Next Raw Guffaw 17th December

The venue might have changed to the Torqueer Arms (just over the St. Michaels bridge and on the left), but Raw Guffaw is a good as ever. Last month’s saw a slightly larger crowd than the average at Broons, and was still drawing in top talent from the Scottish comedy circuit.

The exuberantly eccentric compering of Rob Crosbie – is it deliberate or is it a carefully thought out part of the act? – just highlights the brilliance of the headliners and the openers. And there’s a great opportunity for new comics too. Some of whom are going on to be established names on the circuit

At just £4 a ticket. It’s a bargain. The next one is on Tuesday 17th December 2013. 8pm.

Raw Guffaw: Tuesday 30th July

There’s another Raw Guffaw in the top room (Vintage Lounge) at Broon’s (English Street, Dumfries) on Tuesday 30th July at 8.00pm. It has another great lineout of leading Scottish comedians. Jonny Thomson opens with acclaimed comic Rob Kane headlining – with plenty of additional support from newcomers and seasoned pros alike. Keep an eye out for Dumfries-residents Brendan Breslin and (Taking the Nith‘s) Stuart Hanscomb amongst the performers and Doonhamer Rob Crosbie compering. At just £4 (£3 concessions), and affordable drinks from Broon’s bar, it is the best night’s entertainment you get in Dumfries for under a tenner (bar that dirty girl from Locharbriggs).

Raw Guffaw: Tuesday 25th June Report

Another excellent Raw Guffaw at Broons yesterday. A great opening by Richard Hunter. It was followed by assured short sets by Chris Thorburn, Jamie Andrew (but definitely not the climber Jamie Andrew) and Ross Leslie. Rik Carranza’s semi-musical set provided an excellent change of pace, with witty observations from a Fillipino-Scottish perspective. Stuart Hanscomb, for a first-timer, gave a confident set, with the best pun of the night (‘splitting hares’ – though I won’t go into the set-up, in case it upsets rabbit owners). Stuart also provided a theme, ‘fluffers’ that Matthew Finlayson playfully riffed upon. Tabasco sauce will not be looked up in the same light. The night was rounded off beautfully by the headliner – Viv Gee: ocassionally poetic, spasmodically satirical, often crude and consistently funny.

The night was well organised by the enthusiastic Rob Crosbie, who also compered in his idiosynchratic manner.

The audience was slightly up on the previous month, and hopefully word-of-mouth will continue to spread. Judging by the comments on the Raw Guffaw Facebook page, the acts really enjoy plaing Dumfries too. Possibly the best £4 you can spend in Dumfries.

If you want to have a go at stand up contact Rob at: jesterthump@gmail.com

Raw Guffaw: Tuesday 25th June, Dumfries

The next Raw Guffaw comedy night at Broons, English Street, Dumfries (top floor) is this coming Tuesday (25th June). Not only have they got some great comics coming down: Richard Hunter and Viv Gee – but Taking the Nith‘s Stuart Hanscomb is bravely taking the plunge and performing his first stand up. And it’s only £4 a ticket. Tickets available from venue on the day or in advance from the Midsteeple.

Raw Guffaw: Tuesday 28th May – 7.30pm

Taking the Nith are pleased to help promote Rob Crosbie’s Raw Guffaw comedy nights in Dumfries. Rob is bringing some of the Scotland and North England’s top and emerging comedy talent to the region every month. The previous Raw Guffaw was on 30th April, which included fantastic sets by Scott Jeffrey, caustic satirist Sir Reginald Tweedy-Duffy and mature headliner Mark Nelson (Dumfries-boy and former Scottish comedian of the year) as well as up-and-coming talent. It was of extremely high quality. This upcoming night promises to be just as good….

Venue: Vintage Lounge (Top floor of) Broons
Date: tuesday, 28th May
Doors Open: 7.30pm
Acts include: Ben Verth and Obie, Mark Crosbie compereing
Cost: Just £4
Tickets available from: Broons or the Middlesteeple or on the venue on the night.

For more details check out Raw Guffaw’s Facebook page

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Taking the Nith and Raw Guffaw

Taking the Nith are not planning any comedy nights for Dumfries in the next few months, though we should be back in Autumn 2013. We are keen however to promote other comedy initiatives for the area, so we are delighted that local comic and compere Rob Crosbie (a former performer at Taking the Nith as well as at other top comedy nights across Scotalnd) is organising some highly successful comedy events under the name Raw Guffaw. Rob is helping to establish Dumfries as a significant comedy venue.

The next Raw Guffaw night is on April 30th, 2013. More details availbable from the Raw McGraw facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RawGuffaw

Monday 17th September

Another Taking the Nith comedynight in Dumfries at the Granary, this Monday (17th September). With top acts from The Stand, Edinburgh’s legendary comedy club. Amongst the acts are the brilliant Gary & Stu, who are  worth the £3 admission on its own. Along with the ‘lady-faced killer’ (Glasgow Herald), Jay Lafferty and Eleanor Morton. Tickets available in advance from CUCSA or on the door on the night.

Next Taking the Nith: January 2012

Another top night of comedy with acts drawn from the best comedians on the Scottish comedy circuit will take place on Wednesday 25th January. Acts will include the fantastc Gary and Stu who tore the place apart last time. More details soon.

Doors-7.30pm Show-8.30pm, upstairs in Broon’s Bar. TICKETS: Students £5, Staff £6, everyone else £7

For further information contact
Stuart Hanscom: Stuart.Hanscomb@Glasgow.ac.uk or
Stephanie Carrick:steph@cucsa.org.uk

Reviews

Last night Broons was packed out for what seemed a highly successful comedy night, with terrific sets by Keir McAllister, Sarah Cassidy and improv duo Stu and Gary, ably compered by Vladimir McTavish (Paul Sneddon). We thought it was brilliant. But maybe you differ – perhaps you thought it was better than brilliant. – well, the Comments section is enabled if you want to pass on your views. 

There won’t be another Taking the Nith comedy night for a few months, but watch for space for further info.

Comedy Night Tuesday 5th October 2010

Taking the Nith presents a top night of comedy talent from Edinburgh’s infamous Stand Comedy club.

The venue is Upstairs at Broon’s Bar, English Street, Dumfries. Tuesday October 5^th, doors 7.30; show 8.30pm. 

Top of the bill is Validmir McTavish (alter-ego of comedian Paul Sneddon). Paul has appeared on a number of popular TV and radio shows. These include The Empire Laughs Back (BBC1), the football game show We’re On Our Way To Wembley (ITV) and ” and Swots (BBC Radio Scotland).

Paul has been described as ‘Gleefully indulgent, highly appealing’ by The Guardian and ‘Affable and abrasive…nothing short of superb’ by The Scotsman. Even the acerbic Frankie Boyle describes him as ‘brilliant’.

Also appearing are renowned duo: Stu and Gary (Gary Dobson and Stuart Murphy), Scotland’s only fully professional improv troupe. Two of the circuits most experienced, exciting and brilliant duos. They have won plaudits wherever they have appeared: ‘a riotous, madcap anything-may-happen burst of chaos’ Scotsman and ‘one of Fringe comedy’s best kept secrets’ Scotsman. They are worth the price of admission alone.

Also appearing is the relative newcomer, with a bright future, the American stand-up Sarah Cassidy. Sarah started her comedy career when she appeared in a Taking the Nith open mic slot as a postgraduate student at the University of Glasgow: Dumfries. Her reputation has quickly flourished as she has since gone on to become a regular on the Edinburgh and Glasgow comedy circuit, and is invited to perform at some of London’s top comedy clubs.

Tickets are £7 or £4 (Glasgow University: Dumfries and UWS: Dumfries students)

• Tickets are available from Broons, English Street, Dumfries; CUCSA, Crichton Campus, Dumfries or the General Office, Rutherford McCowan Building, Crichton Campus, Dumfries.

The event is sponsored by CUCSA student association and the Industrial Workers of the World union.

For further information contact Stuart on s.hanscomb@crichton.gla.ac.uk or leave a message below