The bonafide “comedy-fizz bomb” Ayrshire born comic Billy Kirkwood has established himself as one of the United Kingdom’s most watchable and versatile acts thanks to his loveable on-stage presence.  His inventive and energetic stand up performances, coupled with a unique ability to make anything funny and an unbridled mischievous streak, have charmed audiences the world over.

The award winning comic performs to packed out clubs, venues, festivals and events all across the UK, clocking up sell-out one-man shows at the Glasgow, Edinburgh, Brighton and Manchester international comedy festivals. He’s supported tours for huge names including Tim Minchin, Frankie Boyle, WWE”s Mick Foley and William Regal, and Police Academy‘s Michael Winslow.

'EFFORTLESSLY FUNNY, SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE'

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Martin Bearne: Mixed Ability Actor

Laurence Olivier, Marlon Brando, Dame Judy Dench, Martin Bearne has heard of all of these.  This show is what happens when a comedian gets successful and starts taking themselves too seriously, but minus the success.

Master of dark comedy and stalwart of the Scottish comedy scene Martin Bearne would like to be taken seriously as a serious actor doing serious acting.  Sick of delivering one liners to disinterested pub-goers, Martin Bearne has broken free of the shackles of conventional comedy and is once again soaring on the wings of his first true love: actoring.

Can he make it through a whole hour without abandoning his thespian dreams?  Will he crack and start telling dick (and crack) jokes?  Can you, a mere audience member, even begin to comprehend his depth as a performer and a human man?  Join him on a voyage of discovery both of self and truths universal as he acts right in your face violently and without warning.

As seen on Britain’s Got Talent and BBC Scotland’s The Comedy Underground and heard on BBC Radio Scotland’s The Good, The Bad and The Unexpected with Mark Nelson. Winner of Jason Manford's and Comedy Store gong shows.