We start 2025 off with the dark prince of one-liners Ryan Cullen, with the fantastic Paddy Linton hosting.
Headlining the night is rapid-fire Irish comedian Ryan Cullen. If Milton Jones is the Obi wan Kenobi of one-liners then Ryan Cullen is Darth Vader. Not many comedians can write a gag that elicits a gasp, laughter, then cheers followed by applause from an audience, it’s all about delivery and Ryan delivers with an economy of words, an unapologetic style and surgical precision. Ryan was runner-up in Irish Comedian of the Year and has made appearances on BBC Scotland’s The Comedy Underground, BBC NI’S Late Licence as well as spots on RTE & MTV. He is also a head performer on the 'Facts' YouTube Channel, which boasts over 500 million views and 1.5 million subscribers.
“One of my favourite comedians. Hilarious and so dark.” - Daniel Sloss
"Big laughs… this is extraordinary stuff.” - The Scotsman
“He should be writing for Frankie Boyle or Jimmy Carr!” - The Stand Comedy Club
Your host for the evening is a true Glasgow rising star, the instantly likeable and effortlessly funny Paddy Linton. His impressive stand-up skills have fast become highly in demand at some of the best comedy shows in the country.
"He went up and smashed it... it was genuinely exciting watching him from the back and it made me remember why I love this." - Darren Connell
“Got people on side immediately” – The Stand
Opening the show we have Ayo Adenekan, a stand-up comedian from Edinburgh. He has provided tour support for Olga Koch and featured as part of Mark Watson and Friends. Ayo also came 3rd place at the So You Think You’re Funny 2024 competition and has featured in The National.
“A unique wit and observational stand-up talent which is far beyond his 22 years… Ayo is naturally funny.” ★★★★ – Neurodiverse Review
"A talent that will stand him in good stead" - Chortle
"Adenekan is already making a name for himself." - The National
Also including middle sets from Iryna Gil and Tattoo Dave.