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Limmy’s Show -
Fresh For '08
Friday 21, Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 March
Oran Mor
8pm
£11/£9
Tickets: 0870 013 5464
In 2007, the one-man internet phenomenon Limmy stepped out
from behind the webcam to make his live debut at the Magners Glasgow
International Comedy Festival. 12 months on, he’s back at the festival
premiering his brand new show, fresh for 2008.
Glasgow's Brian Limond (aka Limmy) first tasted internet fame
in 2002 when his swearing xylophone caused a flurry of excitement
amongst lads mags and pushed Sir Patrick Moore from the top of Google's
'xylophone' hits. With his online playthings and animations jumping from
inbox to inbox at a phenomenal rate, Brian decided he should take his
comedy career a bit more seriously.
In 2006, he wrote, produced and performed the dark character
monologues that peopled cult podcast Limmy's World of Glasgow.
Within weeks, primary school power broker Wee Gary and recovering heroin
addict Jacqueline McCafferty were rolling in celebrity plaudits, rave
reviews and word-of-mouth fandom. The podcast shot into the UK iTunes
Top 10 (snapping at the heels of Ricky Gervais and co) and Limmy
was cited as an influence on Franz Ferdinand's second album,
profiled on BBC 2's The Culture Show and, by special request,
introduced Aussie rockers Jet in front of 2000 pint-flinging
Glasgow fans. What began as a web designer's pet project had introduced
'Scotland's greatest new character comedian' (The Culture Show)
What's more, you don't have to know how to switch on a computer, or
even be an international superstar, to enjoy Limmy's unique blend
of black comedy, meandering monologues, daft videos and all-new
sketches.
Every live appearance by the man has seen extra performances added
due to phenomenal demand. Frankly, the festival would run indefinitely
if there were enough Limmy shows for everyone wanting a ticket.
Just make sure you book early!
www.limmy.com
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