THE Big Fab Comedy Show is returning to the Borders next month with a whole new cast.
Presented by Gilded Balloon, the show at the Volunteer Hall in Galashiels on Friday November 10 will deliver some of the best names in UK comedy.
BBC Scotland’s Breaking the News star Jay Lafferty will host the show with sets from Sarah Keyworth, Joshua Bethania and Marjolein Robertson.
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And there will be a headline slot rom Kiri Pritchard-McLean, podcast host of All Killa No Filla and Live at The Apollo regular.
The Welsh star and critically-acclaimed comedian is no stranger to the live circuit and is a regular on hit TV shows from Have I Got News For You, The Russell Howard Hour, 8 Out of 10 Cats and Live at the Apollo.
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Kiri is also a co-creator and co-host of hit global podcast All Killa No Filla where she talks all things murder and macabre with co-host Rachel Fairburn.
Host Jay Lafferty is regular face on BBC Scotland’s television channel.
It was a performance on BBC’s Breaking The News that saw her hit the front page of The New York Times for her on point description of Theresa May’s catastrophic handling of the Brexit deal.
During the pandemic alongside the rest of the world Jay took her work online performing comedy all over the world from the comfort of her living room.
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Joshua Bethania won So You think You’re Funny? in 2022 and since then has gained attention both on stage and online while comedian, improviser and storyteller. Marjolein Robertson is a native Shetlander who explores the world from the perspective of an islander.
Katy and Karen Koren, Directors of Gilded Balloon said, “We’re thrilled to announce the 2023/2024 Big Fab Comedy Show with incredible names like Kiri Pritchard-McLean joining the bill.
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“The tour will bring the UK’s most popular TV comics to towns and cities across Scotland, alongside some rising talent that we’re incredibly excited about.
“Don’t miss out on a night simply jam-packed with top-tier comedy and guaranteed laughs - we’ll see you there!”
Tickets are available on the Big Fab Comedy Show website.
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