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On Monday 21st September the hugely popular Craicfriars Comedy Open Mic returns to Blackfriars Basement, hosted by Paddy Linton. We bring you a rapid fire line-up of the best up-and-coming stand-up comedians Scotland has to offer, plus the occasional big name testing out new material. Joining our resident host for this edition will be Chris Thorburn, Matty Ross, Marco and many more!Your host for the night will be our resident compere Paddy Linton, a stand-up comedian from Blackhill, Glasgow. Paddy mixes storytelling from his working class upbringing with observations about Glasgow’s leafier suburbs. His impressive stand-up skills have fast become highly in demand at some of the best comedy shows in the country. He also co-runs the hugely popular quiz and gong shows at Blackfriars. In March 2025 he was chosen to open for Darren Connell at Glasgow’s legendary King’s Theatre. In August 2026 he brought his solo show ‘Paddy Issues’ to the Edinburgh Fringe with Gilded Balloon.
"He went up and smashed it... it was genuinely exciting watching him from the back and it made me remember why I love this." - Darren Connell
“Instantly likeable and effortlessly funny.” – Comedy Dundee
“Got people on side immediately” – The Stand
Just want to watch? All are welcome free of charge, but please respect the show: during performances please be seated and don’t talk or heckle. You’re welcome to arrive late or leave early, just so long as you take/leave your seats as quietly as possible.
Interested in performing? Sign-up for each show opens from Tuesday the week before, message our FB page and 5 minute slots will be allocated based on a system that, among other factors, prioritises those who have not been on with us before. Attempts to sign-up at the wrong time, for longer spots or via the wrong channels will be ignored.
Doors to the comedy room downstairs open at 7pm. These shows run every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month.
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Blackfriars of Bell Street, 36 Bell Street, Glasgow, G1 1LG, United Kingdom
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