Substate Comedy Club does its big home show at Alloa Town Hall.
Prepare yourself for a top night of standup as Substate Comedy Club brings a truly exceptional lineup to Alloa Town Hall.
Hosted by the brilliant Jay Lafferty this show features some of the UK’s most exciting and acclaimed comedians. Here’s what you can look forward to:
A firm favourite on the Scottish comedy scene Jay Lafferty is famed for her razorsharp wit and effortless charm. She’s a regular on BBC Scotland’s Breaking The News has been crowned Best Compere at the Scottish Comedy Awards and has sold out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe and across the country.
Jay’s warm quickfire banter makes her the perfect host for the evening.
Karl Porter shot to fame with his sidesplitting slowmotion goal celebration routine which went viral and has been viewed millions of times worldwide. Winner of both Social Media Act and Breakthrough Act of the Year at the North West Comedy Awards 2024 Karl’s energetic physical comedy has seen him sell out venues across the UK.
Expect big laughs this internet sensation!
Kate Hammer is an award winning comedian writer and director originally from Canada and now based in Scotland. Kate has been a semi finalist in the Funny Women Awards LGBTQ New Comedian of the Year and Leicester Square New Comedian of the Year. With credits including BBC Short Stuff and acclaimed short films Kate’s clever inclusive standup is not to be missed.
Ranked number 4 in the world in the Roast Battle League Jack Traynor is one of the sharpest new voices in comedy. Named Roast Battle MVP in 2024 and runnerup at Hot Water Comedy Club’s New Comedian of the Year Jack’s blend of surreal observations and razorsharp putdowns make him a real crowdpleaser.
Stephen Buchanan is a Scottish comedy star cohost of the hugely popular Some Laugh podcast and the first ever Scottish winner of the BBC New Comedy Award. He’s appeared on Comedy Central Live Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club and BBC Radio 4’s The Now Show.
Stephen’s observational comedy and pitchperfect delivery have earned him sellout shows at the Edinburgh Fringe and beyond.
Topping the bill is Christopher Macarthur Boyd widely regarded as one of the very best acts in the country right now.
Star of Comedy Central Live and BBC Scotland’s Up For It Christopher’s debut special Oh No! was released to critical acclaim in 2024.
He’s written for 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and Late Night Mash and regularly appears alongside Frankie Boyle and Susie McCabe on the podcast Here Comes The Guillotine.
Christopher’s brilliantly crafted standup and sharp social commentary make him an unmissable headliner.
Don’t miss this chance to see some of the UK’s finest comedians all on one stage.
Book your tickets for Substate Comedy Club at Alloa Town Hall now – it’s set to be a night of topclass comedy and unforgettable entertainment!
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