Teviot is back
Jack Docherty is Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson - your Chief, our Chief, The People’s Chief!
As seen on BBC Scotland’s Scot Squad and The Chief, this national hero will be bringing his wit and wisdom (and let’s be honest, his still simmering good-looks) to a theatre near you.
You may have seen The Chief’s ‘Apology sketch’ - a viral sensation, racking up more than 80 million views - well now’s your chance to see The Chief live in his critically acclaimed, sell-out show, No Apologies.
The show will feature your favourite sketches from Scot Squad and lots of hilarious new jokes as The Chief dissects the state of the nation, from politics to policing, football to families, bams to biscuits.
The Chief will also read excerpts from his forthcoming best-selling memoir, No Apologies, a book that tells his unique personal story of how a white, middle-class, public school educated boy from Edinburgh somehow overcame all the odds to become the Chief Commissioner of The Scottish Police Force.
This is sure to be the theatrical event of this, or any other, year. Don’t miss out!
(Please note - bams and radges will be denied entry)
'It's simply impossible not to love what he does on stage' (Scotsman).
'Masterful, superlative' (Chortle.co.uk).
'A hugely talented comic performer' (Sunday Times).
'Docherty's mighty presence fills the room' (ThreeWeeks).
'A maverick genius' (Herald).
| Sunday 22 March | Glasgow, King’s Theatre |
| Thursday 2 April | Greenock, Beacon Arts Centre |
| Friday 3 April | Haddington, Corn Exchange |
| Saturday 4 April | Inverness, Eden Court |
| Thursday 9 April | Ayr, The Gaiety |
| Friday 10 April | Cumbernauld, Cumbernauld Theatre |
| Saturday 11 April | St Andrews, Byre Theatre |
| Thursday 16 April | Oban, Corran Halls |
| Friday 17 April | Arbroath, Webster Memorial Theatre |
| Saturday 18 April | Dunfermline, Carnegie Hall |
| Wednesday 22-Friday 24 April | Edinburgh, Traverse |
| Saturday 25 April | Perth, Perth Theatre |
| Thursday 30 April | Dundee, Dundee Rep |
| Friday 1 May | Dunoon, Queen’s Hall |
| Saturday 2 May | Giffnock, Eastwood Park Theatre |
| Friday 8 May | Peebles, Eastgate Theatre |
| Thursday 21 May | Stirling, Macrobert Arts Centre |
| Thursday 28 May | Helensburgh, Victoria Halls |
| Friday 29 May | Kirkcaldy, Adam Smith Theatre |
| Saturday 30 May | Melrose, Corn Exchange |
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The hunt is on to find the UK's next big comedian as the original and best comedy newcomer competition returns.
So You Think You’re Funny? is the longest running and most established competition of its kind, and winning it can change everything. Previous winners and alumni include Peter Kay, Alan Carr, Aisling Bea, Romesh Ranganathan, Maisie Adam, Lee Mack, Dylan Moran and so many more.
This year's prizes include a cash prize, a run at the Gilded Balloon at next year's Fringe, paid slots at Latitude Festival, Just For Laughs London, the Boat Show London and Glee Club Birmingham, headshots from photographer to the stars Steve Ullathorne and more.
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As Katy takes the reins of the comedy giant over the coming years, who better to give her advice on running a successful business than the founder of Gilded Balloon – and her mum – Karen. Featuring guests from the world of comedy and inspiring female leaders, BOSS WUMMIN’ delves into the depths of Karen’s mind, and the vision both she and Katy have for the future of Gilded Balloon.
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