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Glasgow Comedy Fest: Funerals, Feelings, and Family Feasts
21 Mar
Summary
- Comedian Alana Jackson gained fame with Glasgow funeral stories.
- Sam Lake's podcast explores feelings over drinks.
- Candice Chung's memoir links family and food.
The Glasgow International Comedy Festival showcased a variety of performers. Comedian Alana Jackson, who achieved viral fame for her anecdotes about Glasgow funerals and won the 2024 So You Think You're Funny? award, was a notable presence. Her past success also includes a sold-out run at the Edinburgh Festival.
Stand-up comedian Sam Lake hosts the podcast 'I've Had A Rosé, Let's Talk About Feelings,' engaging guests in deep conversations over beverages. Writer and restaurant critic Candice Chung explores her family relationships and the profound connection between food and unspoken emotions in her memoir, 'Chinese Parents Don't Say I Love You.' The event also featured musical performances by the Vitamin String Quartet, known for their classical renditions of pop songs, and a track from the cast of 'One Day: The Musical.'
