
ROB KANE | AL THOMPSON
ROB KANE | AL THOMPSON

Friday
14
August
2026
19:00
19:30
21:30
Denny Civic Theatre
St Marys Way, Dumbarton G82 1NL
Multi-award-winning Scottish stand-up Mark Nelson returns to Breakneck Comedy Club as our main headline act. He is one of the most acclaimed and sought-after comedians in the UK and abroad, Nelson brings a distinctive mix of cutting observations, social commentary and hilarious one liners.
UK Comedians Comedian Of The Year.
5-time winner of Best Headliner at the Scottish Comedy Awards & host of BBC’s The Good, Tahe Bad & The Unexpected and Edinburgh Unlocked.
As seen and heard on Have I Got News For You, The News Quiz and Have A Word.
Over 750 million views online.
‘As accomplished a stand as you'll see anywhere’
- Rolling Stone
‘Possesses a talent that is simply obscene’ ★★★★★
- The List
‘A golden majestic hour of comedy. Perhaps the purest form of stand up’ ★★★★★
- Arts Award Voice


Al has been gigging all over Scotland for 3 years, having 200+ gigs under his belt. He has gigged for Des McLean on multiple occasions and Billy Kirkwood. He has performed comedy at Edinburgh Fringe ‘23 and 24.
He has had his jokes on Breaking the News on BBC Scotland.Al recently reached the semi final of The Spirit of Comedy awards and the semi final of Beat The Frog ‘25
“very clever” by Phil Differ
“fantastic” by Des McLean.”
“So many great lines” Des Clarke.
“Non stop laughs” Blackfriars.
“He was Brilliant” Stuart McPherson
"A hidden gem" Breakneck Comedy Club
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