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Aberdeen Comedy Festival Returns with a Bang

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The Aberdeen Comedy Festival is back after a three-year hiatus, bringing with it a star-studded lineup and a new show from the city's beloved Flying Pigs troupe. Founder member Craig Pike is thrilled to see the festival relaunched, believing it will be a treat for audiences. With big names like Rory Bremner and Stewart Lee set to appear, local performers like the Flying Pigs feel privileged to be part of it. This year's festival will run for a full fortnight, featuring over 50 acts across seven venues.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Aberdeen Comedy Festival returns after a three-year hiatus, with a star-studded lineup featuring Rory Bremner, Stewart Lee, and other notable comedians.
  • The Flying Pigs troupe, founded in 1997, will bring their new show "The Fashed And The Furious" to His Majesty's Theatre as part of the festival.
  • The show features 27 sketches, including nine musical numbers, and is the troupe's first biennial show at HMT since 2022's "Rothienorman Picture Show".
  • The Flying Pigs have evolved over the years, putting their student comedy days behind them, but still incorporating local Aberdonian humour into their material.
  • The troupe has been influenced by Aberdeen comedy legends Scotland The What?, and have a long-standing connection with their members, including John Hardie, son of Scotland The What? founder William "Buff" Hardie.
  • The Flying Pigs have been fortunate to have supporters like Duncan Hendry, late CEO of Aberdeen Performing Arts, and broadcasting legend Robbie Shepherd, who helped them secure wider exposure.
  • The Aberdeen Comedy Festival will run from Monday to October 5, with more information available at aberdeenperformingarts.com.

Statistics:

  • The festival will feature over 50 acts across seven venues.
  • The "Fashed And The Furious" show will run at His Majesty's Theatre from Wednesday to Saturday.
  • The Flying Pigs troupe has been together for over 25 years.
  • The show features 27 sketches and nine musical numbers.
  • The festival will run for a full fortnight.

Sources:

  • Various sources, including interviews with Craig Pike, founder member of the Flying Pigs.
  • Scotland The What? and Aberdeen Comedy Festival websites.
  • Aberdeen Journal and Press & Journal articles.

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