Mark Thomas is one of the finest comedians/agent provocateurs of his generation, I’m sure you’re all aware of his work. At his very best when exposing the ridiculousness of authority figures and organisations in all their shapes and forms, this is a fantastic opportunity to see him do his thing in the lovely surroundings of the Woodend Barn in Banchory.

This show promises to be something a little different however; entitled “Extreme Rambling (Walking The Wall)” Thomas will tell the tale of his 2010 adventure which saw him decide to go “rambling” in the Middle East by walking the entire length of the Israeli Separation Barrier, crossing between both the Israeli and the Palestinian sides. We’re promised the story of 300 000 settlers, a 750 km wall, six arrests, one stoning, too much humuus and one simple question: Can you ever get away from it all with a good walk? Superb.

Breakneck Comedy do a fine job with their regular nights at Snafu & The Blue Lamp and Saturday sees one of the city’s best-known comedians Gus Tawse headline what should be a rather special show.

“Special” because it’s the last time he’s going to be doing it. Yup, he’s retiring from stand-up. Expect the one-liners to come as thick and as fast as ever though…

Support comes from Ray Bradshaw and Andrew Learmonth.

Been a while since we’ve featured something from the lovely Woodend Barn out at Banchory, so here’s a heads-up to let you know there are still tickets available for Sean Hughes‘ (Never Mind The Buzzcocks & countless other telly series) show ‘Ducks and Other Mistakes I’ve Made‘ on Wednesday.

He’s been touring the show for over a year, see the video below as Sean attempts to explain what it’s all about then click here to buy your tickets

Warning: Video contains a bad sweary word

A quick heads up about this from our friends at The Belmont.  Live comedy in a cinema.  Nice.  Here’s the blurb:

Rob Rouse: My Family… And the Dog that Scared Jesus

“Eye-wateringly hilarious” **** – The List

One of comedy’s most lively, loveable and dynamic performers, Rob Rouse (8 out of 10 Cats, The Friday Night Project) takes his trademark comedic storytelling to a career height in this critically acclaimed show.

He leads us on an irresistibly hilarious journey, not just through his life as a brand new father but more importantly as the beleaguered owner of the most spectacularly randy dog you’re EVER likely to hear about…

“Left the audience in a giggling slobbering heap” **** Edinburgh Festival Magazine

Tickets available here

Short notice (it’s tonight!), but this is for such a great cause…

Snafu Comedy Club are holding a fundraiser for Aberdeen cancer charity CLAN with Glasgow-born Kier McAllister, Aussie Marcus Ryan and Aberdeen’s Andrew Learmonth all giving up their time and fees to put on a show.  It’s also guaranteed to be over by 11pm for those who turn into pumpkins after a certain time on schoolnights…

To stand a chance of winning…

Name the films that these two quotes come from:

“Put the bunny back in the box”

And

“That… is a really interesting painting.

Thank you. Yeah, that’s me, taking the bull by the horns. It’s how I handle business. It’s a metaphor.

I get it.

But that actually happened, though.”

…and email your answer to belmont@picturehouses.co.uk marked ‘Kiosque Competition’ before Thursday 3 December.

(The eventual winner will receive both the tickets and the T-shirt)

Good luck!

For more info on the film check out the official website. For screening times at The Belmont click here

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Big night for comedy in town what with Eddie Izzard playing the AECC too (there are still a few tickets available I believe), however if you’re interested in a more intimate atmosphere then this is the one to go for.  Aussie comedian Jim Jefferies recently had his own special on HBO, and has a reputation for being a wee bit controversial (see clip below). What’s doubly amusing/ironic round these parts of course is that he shares a name with the manager of Kilmarnock FC (and a man who never smiles, ever)…

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Branded the ‘King of the surreal one-liners’ by The Times, veteran of BBC Radio 4, warm-up man for ‘Mock the Week’  (he was the last-minute stand in for Frankie Boyle recently) and  former Perrier Award-winner Milton Jones brings his new show to The Lemon Tree.  Here’s a wee taste of what to expect:

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This is a bit different to yer usual comedy night. Italian performer Ennio Marchetto races through 50-odd costume changes during his show…and they’re all made of paper. I’ll just let the video do the talking shall I?

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