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RICK MOLLAND | PATRICK ROLINK
RICK MOLLAND | PATRICK ROLINK
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Saturday
03
October
2026
19:00
19:30
21:30
Castle Douglas Town Hall
5 St Andrew St, Castle Douglas DG7 1DE
One of the most popular - and certainly most successful - of modern-day Scottish comedians, Vladimir McTavish is a stunning professional in every sense of the word. Whether using his renowned skills as a top class compere or closing a multi-act bill as a first-rate headline act, Vladimir can adapt to any situation and let his quality shine through.
Vladimir McTavish serves up a delightful feast of social observation and topical satire, seasoned with his caustic wit and presented via a platter of breakneck-pace patter. In addition to his headline appearances throughout the UK, Ireland, Holland and at the Norwegian Comedy Festival at Stavanger, Vladimir has appeared on a number of popular TV and radio shows. These have included ‘The Empire Laughs Back’ (BBC1), the football game show ‘We’re On Our Way To Wembley’ (ITV) ‘Velvet Cabaret’ (BBC Radio Scotland) and the ‘Live Floor Show’ (BBC Scotland).

Rick Molland is an English Stand-Up Comedian and Film Maker based in Scotland. He’s has been declared a highlight of the Glasgow International Comedy Festival by The Scotsman, found himself banned by Swansea City Council and is now one of the most in demand compère's working north of the border.Molland is the very highly regarded compère for many Scottish venues, primarily at The Stand, Breakneck Comedy and Edinburgh's Beehive Comedy Club. He has also headlined at many Scottish comedy venues, and played summer music festivals including T in the Park, Rockness and The Wickerman. Molland has produced short films which are currently winning acclaim and awards through-out the film festival circuit in Europe. Rick has written, produced and performed many comedy festival shows, selling-out and receiving acclaim at festivals throughout the UK.His compèring style is renowned for its uncompromising in your face nature, whilst finding the right balance in keeping things filled with good natured banter and no-holds-barred quick fire audience interaction. He guarantees to keep things just about on the right side of wrong.Molland was Runner Up in Scottish Comedian of the Year - 2010

Since first appearing on the comedy scene in 2002, Patrick has established himself as one of the hardest working and most likable comedians around.
A regular at comedy festivals through out the UK, he has also taken the stage at prestigious venues including Jongleurs and the Comedy Store as well as playing Broadway for Tartan week and even made it to the bright lights of Las Vegas when he took to the stage at the Riviera Casino. Tom Jones eat your heart out! His larger than life character coupled with the warmth of his personality has made him a favourite with audiences the length and breadth of the country. His limited edition DVD 'The Bhoy From The Bush' sold out, proving that the 'Big Man' can cut it away from the comedy clubs.
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