Scottish comedian and radio presenter Billy Kirkwood returns to the after a health scare almost put the brakes on his career. Having discovered a lump in his neck and being forced to have surgery, he’s more determined than ever to spread his frantic positivity and relentless comedic energy. On the back of selling out at this year’s Glasgow International Comedy Festival, he brings new show Wild Thing along the M8.
Here, he answers our ...
Very excited, as per I am entering the domain feeling like an unknown, so looking forward to giving folk a buzz when they find me. I guess it’s about sharing positivity energy..
. which sounds a lot fancier than I mean it too. There’s not sad bits, no narrative, it’s about embracing your inner weirdo and being positive about bouncing back from the constant barrage of life.
It’s semi-improvised, it’s silly, often filthy, packed with stories no-one in their right mind should ever say on stage...
with a nice little bit of nonsense and light entertainment chucked in. I’m so, so delighted. I was facing time off with the op but potentially facing a long or maybe even permanent lay-off if the op and results didn’t go my way.
This has been my everything for over a decade, so being able to do it fresh and liberated again is amazing. Very much so, if nothing else I think using comedy to break the ice with people around you can help them relax and you relax when times get bad. The scene is doing amazing just now, I’m just happy to be in the mix.
.. get a big break.
.. I’d even settle for a slight fracture.
Support folks bringing shows – free parking for acts, bursaries they could then spend on flyering and producing shows with some guidance that would go back into the city. A bigger spotlight on Scottish-based acts (not just Scots but here all year round) that doesn’t involve a few grand going to a PR company. Easy, Grassmarket.
.. Great on a sunny day, great on a rainy day.
Pubs, amazing views and an old graveyard just a walk away...
cause I’m an old goth at heart. Amazing, it’s an wonderous mixing pot of cultures, people, classes that you just don’t get concentrated like it. Bringing those groups together and laughing is epic.
Steak pie...
done. It would have been Robin Williams..
. we lost Robin just before podcasts went mad again..
. I think we could have had some fun, A killer whale in a kilt. WHO is gonna mess with us! Former wrestler Mick FOley hit the Fringe a few years back, I’d love to have a shot supporting him one last time.
He was ace fun. Well loads of mates – who won’t plug me the scumbags! Kate Hammer, Pete Davidson (the other one), Danny O’Brien, Cal Halbert..
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if there’s any other shows...
I haven’t heard of them 🙂 Should we have all tried harder in School?.
