Glasgow Film-Comedy Festivals

Posted by Mike Gerrard Jan 5, 2007

17 January – 4 February: CELTIC CONNECTIONS

Read all about Glasgow’s Celtic Connections music festival by clicking here. But as an added bonus for visitors in town for Celtic Connections, Dine Around Glasgow takes place 8 Jan to 5 Feb allowing people to enjoy a fabulous meal and some great music. Participating restaurants offer set price menus at £15 and £25 which will represent great value and superb quality. Book at www.bestglasgowrestaurants.com.

15 – 25 February: GLASGOW FILM FESTIVAL

Building on last year’s success, attracting 10,000 people to more than 80 films over 10 days, the Glasgow Film Festival returns with more film-related features and events celebrating Glasgow’s passion for the pictures and the film industry’s passion for the city.

Now in its third year, Glasgow Film Festival 2007 promises to be more exciting and vibrant then ever, featuring some ninety films over 10 days, at venues citywide. Expect gala screenings of some of this year’s most hotly anticipated films including the award-winning German hit ‘The Lives of Others’ and Robert de Niro’s ‘The Good Shepherd’.

Also sample exciting home-grown talent with a specially developed ‘Great Scots!’ strand of great Scottish films, new and old. Or pay homage to The Duke, as ten of the great John Wayne’s most celebrated films are screened to mark the centenary of his birth. See the website by clicking here.

8 – 24 March: GLASGOW INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL 2007

The Magners Glasgow Comedy Festival has established itself as one of the city’s cultural highlights, second only to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in attracting some of the best comedians in the world.

The Glasgow International Comedy Festival includes top national and international stand-ups, hilarious comedy dramas, workshops and industry events, plus a separate programme exclusively for kids. Hot tickets this year include Russell Brand, Jimmy Carr, Paul Merton and Alan Carr, with home grown talent such as Frankie Boyle, Karen Dunbar, Fred MacAulay, Tam Cowan and Stuart Cosgrove. Original masters of comedy like Cannon & Ball will play alongside rising stars like Andrew Maxwell, Chris Addison and Lucy Porter. And don’t miss the moving tribute to The Essential Chic Murray.

See the website by clicking here.

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