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Glasgow Seeks Funniest Pensioner for Comedy Crown
16 Feb
Summary
- Search for Glasgow's funniest pensioner launched as part of comedy festival.
- Successful applicants secure a place on a free, four-week comedy course.
- Initiative aims to combat loneliness and promote hobbies for older Scots.
Glasgow International Comedy Festival has launched a unique search for the city's funniest pensioner. This initiative offers individuals eligible for a bus pass the chance to participate in a free, four-week comedy course, beginning March 9 and concluding with a showcase on April 1. Both the course and showcase will be held at The Social Hub.
This program is a collaboration with Age Scotland and aims to tackle issues highlighted by their research, including chronic loneliness affecting one in ten older Scots and a lack of time for hobbies. Award-winning comedian Viv Gee, who has experience lecturing in stand-up comedy, will lead the course.
