A Scottish Comedy Collective

We are back! Join us for a sensational night of Live Stand-Up Comedy with “A Scottish Comedy Collective” at Barrfields Theatre on Sat 30 Aug 2025!

The “Collective”, comprising Jay Lafferty, Gary Little, Cubby and Graham Mackie, stars of social media, stage and screen are serving up a fantastic evening of Stand-Up Comedy, Live in Largs. This is your opportunity to enjoy the unique talents of these outstanding comedians in their natural habitat – Live and Unleashed On A Stage!

Jay has been performing comedy since 2005 working all over the UK as well as performing in New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, Reykjavik and Amsterdam. Jay’s friendly and relaxed persona allows her to get a way with the darker jokes that punctuate her material. Her comedy has been described as chocolate covered hand grenades. An experienced writer and performer Jay has worked on a number of hit BBC Scotland and BBC Four radio shows and one of the longest running panelist on Radio Scotland's Breaking The News. Jay also secured a part on Season 2 of The Comedy Unit’s hit BBC1 show Scot Squad.

Recognised as a master storyteller, Gary is a regular headliner at many of the top comedy clubs across the UK. He has a rare gift for turning mundane, every- day experiences into pure comedy gold, leaving his audiences crying with laughter. Gary has also been praised by none other than Kevin Bridges as some of the best stand up he's ever seen!

The incredibly funny, blind comedian Cubby you may remember from Britain’s Got Talent on ITV / STV.

MC for the evening is the hilarious Graham Mackie who has also appeared in Limmy’s show and Scotssquad.

Fame, Fortune and TV are all fine and dandy but it is live onstage where each of the collective made their bones as professional stand-up comedians who between them are guaranteed to deliver side splitting stories, howlingly funny observations on life And astonishing one liners that will leave you gasping for breath! So don’t miss out! Join us for what is going to be an unforgettable night of comedy entertainment!
Bios

Cubby
Come watch as blind comic Cubby attempts to take the stage! Unlike his glasses his performance will be a fantastically worthwhile spectacle! Sit back and enjoy as this Britains Got Talent contestant delivers an energetic performance full of striking one liners, hilarious stories and views on his life experiences. Do not miss it. Do something he cant and come see him. You are guaranteed to have a blinder!
Simon Cowell – You are really, really really funny!
Amanda Holden – Thought you did brilliantly!
David Walliams – It was hilarious!
Alesha Dixon – You’ve got naturally funny bones!
https://www.youtube.com/results?search query=bgt+cubby+unseen
Graham Mackie
Graham is a seasoned circuit stalwart who has been gigging regularly on the scene in Scotland for over 15 years and there's just no substitute for experience. Graham's claim to fame is that he has gotten himself into the final of the "Scottish Comedian of The Year" competition FOUR times! Nobody else has ever achieved this remarkable feat and it's a testament to the talent and determination of the big man. Down to Earth and just plain funny is the only way to describe Graham Mackie who has drawn some very fine material indeed from his dysfunctional home life

Jay Lafferty
https://www.watchthisspaceproductions.com/comedy\#/jay-lafferty
Sought after for her on point satirical views Jay Lafferty has become a regular face on BBC Scotland’s television channel. It was a performance on BBC’s Breaking The News that saw Lafferty hit the front page of The New York Times for her on point description of Theresa May’s catastrophic handling of the Brexit deal. Her Edinburgh Fringe 2019 hit solo show Jay Lafferty: Jammy was made into a BBC Radio Scotland three part series - Jay’s Jammy. In the new normal she was one of the few comics who performed a full Edinburgh Fringe run in 2021 with Jay Lafferty: Blether.
In 2022, she was chosen as one of the summer presenters for BBC Scotlands flagship afternoon show. Jay shone while interviewing guests including Alan Carr, Nick Grimshaw and Angela Hartnett. After being crowned Best Compere at the Scottish Comedy Awards in 2019, in 2022 Jay was nominated for Best Compere in the Chortle Comedy Awards narrowly missing out to TV favourite Zoe Lyons. Jay also cemented her spot as the host of the Edinburgh Fringe cult late night show Late N Live at the Gilded Balloon.
In 2023 Jay took on a new challenge working with Dan Scott from Clanfit to develop a brand new solo show that fused comedy with pole dancing. Bahookie opened at the Edinburgh Fringe 2023 to sold out audience and rave reviews. The show was listed in the British Comedy Guides best reviewed shows at the Edinburgh Fringe. Jay continues to develop her reputation as a show anchor and is now a guest host for Breaking The News.
Bio
Jay has been performing comedy since 2005 working all over the UK as well as performing in New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, Reykjavik and Amsterdam. An experienced compere and stand-up Jay has an easy manner on stage, instantly connecting with her audience - whether a rowdy group of stags and hens or a serene ladies luncheon.
Jay’s friendly and relaxed persona allows her to get a way with the darker jokes that punctuate her material. Her comedy has been described as chocolate covered hand grenades. Don’t be mistaken Jay’s personality can melt butter - sometimes by using a flamethrower. Clever material delivered with effortless charm and packing a bite every bit as bad as its bark.
An experienced writer and performer Jay has worked on a number of hit BBC Scotland and BBC Four radio shows and one of the longest running panelist on Radio Scotland's Breaking The News. Jay also secured a small part on Season 2 of The Comedy Unit’s hit BBC1 show Scot Squad.
Jay's Debut Full Fringe Run solo show, Besom (2017) ranked Number 5 in the Top 10 best reviewed comedy shows at the Edinburgh Fringe 2017. In 2019 Jay was crowned Best Compere at the Scottish Comedy Awards and in 2022 Jay was nominated for Best Compere in the Chortle Comedy Awards.
Gary Little
Recognised as a master storyteller, Gary is a regular headliner at many of the top comedy clubs across the UK. He has a rare gift for turning mundane, every- day experiences into pure comedy gold, leaving his audiences crying with laughter. Gary has also been praised by none other than Kevin Bridges as someof the best stand up he's ever seen!
Socials Information
Jay Lafferty
https://www.watchthisspaceproductions.com/comedy\#/jay-lafferty
Cubby
Facebook – Cubby Comedian
Facebook – Cubbys Comedy
Facebook – A Scottish Comedy Collective
Twitter - @cubby david
Graham
Facebook – Graham Mackie
Facebook – Mackies Comedy
Cubby
https://audioboom.com/posts/8069713-using-sight-loss-in-stand-up-comedy-with-cubby
https://audioboom.com/posts/8244692-blind-comedian-cubby
https://www.youtube.com/results?search query=bgt+cubby+unseen