"With this period of indefinite uncertainty, it’s an avenue for people to stay creative." | The team behind Virtually Funny talk taking comedy online

Tell us about your show, Virtually Funny. Leaf Plant: Virtually Funny is an attempt to replicate stand-up comedy open mics. We have a bunch of comics in a webinar that we stream to a social platform for audiences to watch. I have certainly welcomed the project to keep my mind occupied in the current climate, … Continue reading "With this period of indefinite uncertainty, it’s an avenue for people to stay creative." | The team behind Virtually Funny talk taking comedy online

“Among the defeats are many victories, and each one is precious.” | Chris Tavner reflects on the political passion of his youth for Shit Socialist

Tell us about the show you’re bringing to the Glasgow Comedy Festival, Shit Socialist. It’s a personal show looking back at my life as a political activist, starting with my involvement with the Anti-Nazi League when I was at university. I look back at the various challenges I have faced, and the many failures encountered. … Continue reading “Among the defeats are many victories, and each one is precious.” | Chris Tavner reflects on the political passion of his youth for Shit Socialist

“I just want to tell this ridiculous true life story.” | Taryam Boyd talks connecting with his Arab family after a lifetime in Scotland for 1001 Arabian Neds

Tell us about the show you’re bringing to the Glasgow Comedy Festival. The show is on March 21st. It’s at a venue called Mango on Sauchiehall Street, which means post show there will be a big night out and it’s gonna be lovely. It is called 1001 Arabian Neds and it is based on the … Continue reading “I just want to tell this ridiculous true life story.” | Taryam Boyd talks connecting with his Arab family after a lifetime in Scotland for 1001 Arabian Neds