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Des Clarke
7 Aug 2012
Solid stories from mercurial comedian
Not for the first time have the words, ‘this is the weirdest gig I’ve ever done’, come out of an exasperated comedian’s mouth. But with the ever-enthusiastic and chirpy Des Clarke, you feel inclined to believe what he says. On reading that his new…
Des Clarke - Des Comedy Jam
8 Aug 2011
Hilarious patter will leave both locals and out-of-towners in a good place
With jokes coming fast and a wit as sharp as a knife, Clarke will leave you in a good place. Illustrating the difference between Scots and the rest of the world, Clarke tirelessly delivers memorable zingers while keeping up a stream of hilarious patter…
Des Clarke
16 Aug 2009
Showbiz shine disappears with tired material
It’s a ‘semi-political’ show this year, announces Des Clarke (the neatly-eyebrowed one off the telly, not to be mixed up with the slightly less-tidily topiaried one from Neighbours). Des has booked himself a meeting with MSP Nicola Sturgeon in…
Des Clarke
7 Aug 2008
Recalling his first sexual experience
In front of a predominantly Scottish crowd, Glaswegian Clarke effortlessly works his room. Quick with amusing comments on every town in his native land and beyond, he spends the first section of his show getting to know his audience like the consummate…
