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Substate Comedy Club: Macrobert Arts Centre Takeover

Substate is taking over Macrobert Arts Centre for a special star-studded comedy weekend showcasing some of the very best emerging comedians in Scotland right now!

Substate Comedy Club: Macrobert Arts Centre Takeover

About Substate Comedy Club: Macrobert Arts Centre Takeover

Substate is taking over Macrobert for a special comedy weekend showcasing some of the very best emerging comedians in Scotland right now. Building on Substate's reputation for top-tier entertainment, expect a vibrant Macrobert atmosphere, a heady-mix of witty performers and laughs-for-all. So whether you're bring your partner or your whole squad, these take-over nights promise amazing acts in our intimate studio theatre.

Macrobert and Substate pair-up for the first-time to bring you a unique comedy collab.

Friday 25th
Rosco McClelland (host)
Karl Porter (headline)
Ayo Adenekan
Kate Hammer
Sam Lake
Jack Traynor

Saturday 26th
Jack Traynor (host)
Darren Connell (headliner)
Amelia Bayler
Liam Farrelly
Daniel Petrie
Karl Porter

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