Laugh-out-loud evenings, diverse comedians, and vibrant atmosphere
About the name - Back of the Bus Nae Mair
Back of the Bus Nae Mair.
Why is it called this, I hear you asking? It’s a nod to Rosa Parks and the Birmingham Bus Boycott here in the UK. And, well, it’s here in Glasgow so a wee bit of Glaswegian patter is needed in the title too. The nights will prioritise and platform comedians from diverse backgrounds. Each month there will be open mic spots, some very experienced comics, some guests, and of course, a headliner.
Iryna Gil
Headliner
Standup comedian from Ukraine, confused about everything, darker than you can expect, in her discovering Scottish culture era.
Audience LOVED her - The Stand
Andy the Scottish Pirate
Andy is new to the comedy scene in Scotland, and would like to thank the ones who have went before us and put in the hard work so that we have a comedy scene in Scotland.
Andy says
Comedy saved my life.
Not in a dramatic Hollywood way…more in a ‘kept me from head-butting strangers in Tesco’ kind of way.
I’ve had more than my fair share of challenges—
lost a leg, got dyslexia, Scottish accent thick enough to need subtitles—but instead of letting it break me, I made it part of my act.
Because if life’s gonna trip you up, you might as well land in the spotlight. And every laugh I get? That’s me winning, one punchline at a time.
Rowan Hackett
Opener
Rowan Hackett is a stand-up comedian from Glasgow with the warmth and stage presence of a far more seasoned performer. When she's not on stage doing comedy gigs, she's often playing drums for one of her many bands or DJing. With material ranging from the joys of old age to the logistics of the bedroom, Rowan is one to watch!
Gozie Joe Adigwe
I'm an afro-caledonian wee sister/mother/auntie/activist lover of diversity, simple life pleasures and fritters. Loving life and despairing for humanity in equal measure I sought solace in telling jokes, being nostalgic and taking the mickey out of rick people. I dip into my childhood in pre-gentrified west Glasgow - tenements full o characters - a right Commonwealth mix. And menopause, Tories, silly people and adverts all take a bashing along the way.
Hannah
Usually described as a “somewhat okay person” by her peers, through comedy she allows here dry and rather naughty sense of humour to come out
De Dutchess
Lisette the Dutchess has spent years on the stage as a physical theatre performer and has now finally opened up her mouth in the Stand Up Comedy scene. She uses a surreal mixture of puppetry, singing, her Dutch culture and her noticeable talents to make you laugh and never look at breasts the same way again.
Laura, Holly, Kimi - Improv Team
Laura, Holly and Kimi perform together across a range of improv teams and Mona Mae adores them. In fact Mona is going to wear extra strength Depends just to be safe.
Sylas Shaw
Born and raised in Transylvania, Romania he moved to the United Kingdom at 19 years old to pursue a career in acting. After a roller coaster of adventures he finished his formal training in December 2017. He has been active as of 2019 both on stage and screen. His interests include drama, comedy, action, horror both in theatre as well as film and TV.
Mona Mae - host
A sexy tantric trollop from the Deep South.
Tosh
Tosh has a background in healthcare and counselling. Humour has been a staple diet for Tosh even though he was chunky for a while. Comedy started when he looked in the mirror and he has been saving up for a visit to Turkey ever since.
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Tia Boyd
Headliner
Tia is a Glasgow-based queer performer and artist blending comedy, storytelling, and poetry — all delivered with raw ADHD energy that leaves you thrilled… and a little unsettled.
Vanessa Correia
A Deadpan Disney Princess whose face does not quite match the name and an accent that doesn't match anything. She shares observations between Mumbai/Goa/Scotland, and some tips for Nessie spotting.
Eliott Simpson
Eliott Simpson is an eccentric autistic asexual and critically acclaimed comic, having gigged all across the UK and USA for over a decade! Creator of the hit sell-out shows "The Diversity Quota" and "Dr.Bonk's Macarbaret", Performer on both BBC Scotland and BBC Radio, and nominee of 4 Proud Scotland Awards!
Within the vast sea of sexy & raunchy comedy, Simpson is the only comic who can give you a coming out story without the cumming! With surreal one-liners and witty wordplay, he's one of the most peculiar and unique acts on the circuit!
Sylas Shaw
Born and raised in Transylvania, Romania he moved to the United Kingdom at 19 years old to pursue a career in acting. After a roller coaster of adventures he finished his formal training in December 2017. He has been active as of 2019 both on stage and screen. His interests include drama, comedy, action, horror both in theatre as well as film and TV.
Roxanne McQueen
Roxanne is a lovely lady from an ordinary working class family. She has two hidden disabilities. She's climbed the ladder professionally and is now blossoming in the world of stand up comedy. At "Back of The Bus Nae Mair" she will not only be entertaining us but will be sharing her journey.
Matthew Hayhow
Opening Act
Since rolling onto the comedy circuit, Matthew Hayhow has taken his special brand of charm, clever jokes and unique point of view to the Edinburgh Fringe, BBC Radio Scotland, and venues all around the country.
Foxie Brown
Foxie describes herself as Afro-Scots and she draws on her Congolese and Scottish experiences in her comedy.n She says, “Life is too short to be anything but fantastically fabulous: “Be bold, be you” and don’t let anybody tell you how to live your life”. Hold your pen and write your own story”.
Colette Boyd,
A wee Glasgow wummin who is a little bit disabled and a big bit funny, spent her 20s travelling the world and 30s adjusting to a new way of life brought about by poor health, now settled back in Scotland she has found her happy place on the Glasgow Comedy circuit. Her observational often cruelly self deprecating style
has entertained audiences from Inverness to London with tales of world travel, life as a young stroke survivor and whatever random nonsense pops into her head at the time, prompting one young fan to proclaim her to be "not shite".
Safeena Rashid
Safeena Rashid isn't new or old to comedy. Somewhere in between but still knows she's got a lot to learn. On her comedy journey she has learned that she loves standing in front of people and helping them laugh. As a Scottish female Muslim of Pakistani origin, Safeena uses comedy as a stereotype breaker and a friend maker
Mona Mae
Host
Mona Mae is a saucy southern belle and senior citizen transplanted here in Scotland. There is no telling what will come out of her mouth
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