The Stand Comedy Club pays tribute to a local comedy legend:
It’s with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of Paul Sneddon known to so many as Vladimir McTavish & Bob Doolally.
Paul has been a vital part of The Stand since we began and much treasured and loved part of the comedy scene for many years.
He was as known for his kindness, encouragement and generosity as he was for his immense talent. He made every green room brighter, every line-up funnier and the world a nicer place to live in.
We are broken at the loss of our dear friend and will in time be marking his life appropriately.
For the time being, all our thoughts are with his family: Christine and his girls Julia and Rosie, as well as his many many friends and fans during this time.
Paul’s death was announced on Wednesday (1st July).
120 shows make up The Stand’s 2022 programme across Stand 1 (5 York Place), Stand 2 (16 N St Andrew St) & The Stand’s New Town Theatre (96 George St)
We may be world-famous for our stand-up, but that doesn’t mean The Stand is a one-trick pony. Several spoken-word mainstays such as ‘The Cabaret of Dangerous Ideas’ and ‘In Conversation With’ are back thanks to our partnership with Fair Pley, but there’s also brand new shows from comrades Jeremy Corbyn & Len McCluskey, legendary actor David Hayman, former Makar Liz Lochhead and much more …
An ongoing series of intimate conversations with some of the country’s biggest names, including Jeremy Corbyn MP, Ian Rankin, Darren McGarvey, David Hayman, Val McDermid, and now – a last minute addition – our First Minister Nicola Sturgeon! £12.50 – £15
Are you brave enough to challenge your own preconceptions and opinions on hot-button issues? Susan Morrison introduces a different academic speaker every day. £11
Are you brave enough to challenge your own preconceptions and opinions on hot-button issues? Susan Morrison introduces a different academic speaker every day. £11
Jeremy Corbyn is joined by his friend and comrade Len McCluskey for a unique event. No strangers to controversy; their love of poetry is the softer counterpoint to their firm political beliefs. One night only. £12
What does it really mean to be working class? A blend of theatre, stand-up and spoken word from critically acclaimed writer and performer Kevin P Gilday. £12
Mark Billingham, Val McDermid, Chris Brookmyre, Luca Veste, Doug Johnstone and Stuart Neville switch out pens for guitars. Murder on the dancefloor is guaranteed …
Fundraiser for PCHP (Pilton Community Health Project) at the Stand Comedy Club (5 York Place).
Tickets are £8, the doors open at 19.30 and the show will go up at 20.30. Details of the comedians on the bill for the night can be found here and details on accessibility can be found here. Tickets are available at Pilton Community Health Project on Boswall Parkway.to sell in advance of the night; available at reception.
There are no concession prices for tickets, they are all £8.00. People can also reserve tickets online via the Stand and pay for the tickets on the night. Alternatively, please advise anyone interested to pop into the project and buy a ticket at reception.
Dump your dreich and drookit doldrums and Laugh OUT LOUD with LGBT Youth Scotland tonight!
Support our Lothian LGBTYS team to work with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex young people enabling them to be included and celebrated at home, at school and in their communities. Laugh OUT LOUD is the first LGBT comedians event at The Stand welcoming you to be entertained by our five fabulous comedy hosts.
Online link to buy tickets, which will be collected at the venue on the evening and checked against our registrations of sale:
