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Glasgow International Comedy Festival set to return for special 20th-anniversary showcase

The Glasgow International Comedy Festival is preparing to return under a new director and with a whole new look.

Over the last two decades, the Festival has brought world-class comedy to the city with the latest showcase set to celebrate the 20th milestone.

Already primed to take to the stage is Susie McCabe who will be performing at the King's Theatre along with Duncan & Judy Murray Show and Marc Jennings will make his debut at the iconic theatre.

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Other early highlights for the festival include Jim Smith, Stewart Lee, Craig Hill, Zoe Lyons, Liam Farrelly and Weegie Hink Ae That?

Krista MacDonald has taken over the running of the festival with support from partners Gilded Balloon and The Stand.

Registrations for the 2023 Festival, which runs from March 15 to April 2, are now open for venues and acts to take part.

Krista MacDonald, Festival Director said: "2023 is Glasgow's 20th International Comedy Festival and it's fitting to mark the occasion with our colourful new branding & website to showcase the new era.

"Last year gave us the chance to regroup and support the venues and acts that struggled through the pandemic - but this year we're back with the time, energy and enthusiasm for Glasgow's comedy scene to really showcase what we have to offer.

"The Festival exists to showcase our homegrown talent and bring much-loved names to the city - that's what we're planning to do to rise to the special occasion that this year brings.

"Registrations are now open, and we'd love to see the mix of Glasgow venues, with the diversity of acts from home and further afield, help make 2023 a special Festival for everyone."

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