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Vladimir McTavish
Vladimir McTavish
Real name: Paul Sneddon
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Vladimir McTavish and Keir McAllister: Fringe 2012 |
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![]() At the top of the show Vladmir McTavish and Keir McAllister note that there isn't another show on the Fringe that's about Scottish independence. Is this some kind of indication of the apathy of the Scottish nation? Still at least McTavish and McAllister have made the effort to team up to take a look at their native land and assess its state and suitability for going it alone. Of course the pair are both familiar acts on Scotland's comedy circuit; both are regulars at The Stand who are committed to the country's scene rather than heading straight for the M6/M1 come the end of the month. McTavish, better known to his family as Paul Sneddon, was out first, warming up the crowd with a bit of routine club commentary: ‘I know you're all thinking that Philip Schofield's not aged well...’ before introducing his co-star, the two-time Scottish Comedian of the Year finalist, McAllister. They create an easy banter, working well together as a double act sparking off each other's lines of albeit scripted dialogue. Some gags are derived from pretty obvious targets but enjoyable nonetheless. Alex Salmond's girth comes in for a fair amount of ribbing as does Susan Boyle face and Dumfries. But in amongst the easy slights there are some nice lines to be found: Donald Trump's attack of eco-windmills is likened to Don Quixote's and there's a tale of a heckle in a Dumfries club by a man with a false leg. They move through the country checking on its assets – plenty of energy resources – and produce a handy questionnaire for those living outside the borders to determine if they're still Scottish. Though the whole thing could be derailed by the knottiest problem of all, who gets/wants Berwick upon Tweed? It's an easy hour and surely it should be compulsory to see at least one genuinely home-grown comedy act who's not a just a Yank in a kilt. By the close of show they may have won around some of the Scots in the room to independence.
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| Date of live review: Thursday 16th Aug, '12 | |
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Review by Marissa Burgess |
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Went to see show 50 greatest Scots ever It was the funniest thing i saw this year, He is very clever and i can't wait till the book comes out..... fiona whiteford, September 2009 |
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Just shouts like he learned his craft in a bell factory matt, April 2009 |
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Looks like Stanley Baxter, sounds like Stanley Baxter, material as old as Stanley Baxter. Though the 74-year old Baxter is likely still funnier than this. Loud, long sweary songs about nothing in particular, something about mother-in-laws. Topical jokes about the smoking ban, probably has material about the fall of Rome and the industrial revolution too. Though he does get some Brownie points for being particularly adept at barreling through his lines even though his jokes fall on their backside, which is something I guess. If you think you're funnier than this guy after you've had a couple of shandies, you probably are. Gordon Cowley Jackson, January 2009 |
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Saw Vladimir at Funny Onion last night. Fantastic, had us all laughing for 20 mins. Great stuff Laura, September 2007 |
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Punchlines as obvious as a giraffe at a funeral. Only not as funny. Francis Dunne, October 2005 |
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Superb, a great set delivered with style and quality. Patrick Roling, October 2004 |
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Cracking material and observations. Airdrie, August 2004 |
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Awful. Just awful. Made me cringe and die on the inside. Iain Douglas, May 2004 |
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Where can I see Vladimir McTavish next?
| 20:00 - Friday 28th Jun, '13 | |
| Venue: | Preston Frog & Bucket |
| Prices: | Free |
| Comics: | John Lynn, Markus Birdman, Vladimir McTavish, Chris Brooker (MC) |
| 20:00 - Saturday 29th Jun, '13 | |
| Venue: | Preston Frog & Bucket |
| Prices: | Free |
| Comics: | John Lynn, Markus Birdman, Vladimir McTavish, Chris Brooker (MC) |
| 18:55~19:55 - Thursday 1st Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Stand 3 and 4 |
| Prices: | £7 to £9 |
| Show: | Vladimir McTavish and Keir McAllister Look At The State Of Scotland |
| 18:55~19:55 - Friday 2nd Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Stand 3 and 4 |
| Prices: | £7 to £9 |
| Show: | Vladimir McTavish and Keir McAllister Look At The State Of Scotland |
| 18:55~19:55 - Saturday 3rd Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Stand 3 and 4 |
| Prices: | £7 to £9 |
| Show: | Vladimir McTavish and Keir McAllister Look At The State Of Scotland |
| 18:55~19:55 - Sunday 4th Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Stand 3 and 4 |
| Prices: | £7 to £9 |
| Show: | Vladimir McTavish and Keir McAllister Look At The State Of Scotland |
| 18:55~19:55 - Monday 5th Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Stand 3 and 4 |
| Prices: | £7 to £9 |
| Show: | Vladimir McTavish and Keir McAllister Look At The State Of Scotland |
| 18:55~19:55 - Tuesday 6th Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Stand 3 and 4 |
| Prices: | £7 to £9 |
| Show: | Vladimir McTavish and Keir McAllister Look At The State Of Scotland |
| 18:55~19:55 - Wednesday 7th Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Stand 3 and 4 |
| Prices: | £7 to £9 |
| Show: | Vladimir McTavish and Keir McAllister Look At The State Of Scotland |
| 18:55~19:55 - Thursday 8th Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Stand 3 and 4 |
| Prices: | £7 to £9 |
| Show: | Vladimir McTavish and Keir McAllister Look At The State Of Scotland |
| 18:55~19:55 - Friday 9th Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Stand 3 and 4 |
| Prices: | £7 to £9 |
| Show: | Vladimir McTavish and Keir McAllister Look At The State Of Scotland |
| 18:55~19:55 - Saturday 10th Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Stand 3 and 4 |
| Prices: | £7 to £9 |
| Show: | Vladimir McTavish and Keir McAllister Look At The State Of Scotland |
| 18:55~19:55 - Sunday 11th Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Stand 3 and 4 |
| Prices: | £7 to £9 |
| Show: | Vladimir McTavish and Keir McAllister Look At The State Of Scotland |
| 18:55~19:55 - Tuesday 13th Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Stand 3 and 4 |
| Prices: | £7 to £9 |
| Show: | Vladimir McTavish and Keir McAllister Look At The State Of Scotland |
| 18:55~19:55 - Wednesday 14th Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Stand 3 and 4 |
| Prices: | £7 to £9 |
| Show: | Vladimir McTavish and Keir McAllister Look At The State Of Scotland |
| 18:55~19:55 - Thursday 15th Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Stand 3 and 4 |
| Prices: | £7 to £9 |
| Show: | Vladimir McTavish and Keir McAllister Look At The State Of Scotland |
| 18:55~19:55 - Friday 16th Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Stand 3 and 4 |
| Prices: | £7 to £9 |
| Show: | Vladimir McTavish and Keir McAllister Look At The State Of Scotland |
| 18:55~19:55 - Saturday 17th Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Stand 3 and 4 |
| Prices: | £7 to £9 |
| Show: | Vladimir McTavish and Keir McAllister Look At The State Of Scotland |
| 18:55~19:55 - Sunday 18th Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Stand 3 and 4 |
| Prices: | £7 to £9 |
| Show: | Vladimir McTavish and Keir McAllister Look At The State Of Scotland |
| 18:55~19:55 - Monday 19th Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Stand 3 and 4 |
| Prices: | £7 to £9 |
| Show: | Vladimir McTavish and Keir McAllister Look At The State Of Scotland |
| 18:55~19:55 - Tuesday 20th Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Stand 3 and 4 |
| Prices: | £7 to £9 |
| Show: | Vladimir McTavish and Keir McAllister Look At The State Of Scotland |
| 18:55~19:55 - Wednesday 21st Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Stand 3 and 4 |
| Prices: | £7 to £9 |
| Show: | Vladimir McTavish and Keir McAllister Look At The State Of Scotland |
| 18:55~19:55 - Thursday 22nd Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Stand 3 and 4 |
| Prices: | £7 to £9 |
| Show: | Vladimir McTavish and Keir McAllister Look At The State Of Scotland |
| 18:55~19:55 - Friday 23rd Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Stand 3 and 4 |
| Prices: | £7 to £9 |
| Show: | Vladimir McTavish and Keir McAllister Look At The State Of Scotland |
| 18:55~19:55 - Saturday 24th Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Stand 3 and 4 |
| Prices: | £7 to £9 |
| Show: | Vladimir McTavish and Keir McAllister Look At The State Of Scotland |
| 18:55~19:55 - Sunday 25th Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Stand 3 and 4 |
| Prices: | £7 to £9 |
| Show: | Vladimir McTavish and Keir McAllister Look At The State Of Scotland |

Raging Haggis
Vladimir McTavish: 60 Things Scotland Gave The Wor
Edinburgh Fringe 2006
Vladimir McTavish: A Brief History Of Scotland
Edinburgh Fringe 2007
Vladimir McTavish: A Scottish History Of The World
Edinburgh Fringe 2008
Vladimir McTavish: Top Fifty Greatest Scots of All Time... Ever!
Edinburgh Fringe 2009
Vladimir McTavish: The Top 50 Scots Of All Time Pt II
Edinburgh Fringe 2010
Vladimir McTavish in Whisky: An Idiots Guide
Edinburgh Fringe 2011
Vladimir McTavish: A Scotsman's Guide to Betting
Edinburgh Fringe 2012
Vladimir McTavish and Keir McAllister Look At The State Of Scotland
Edinburgh Fringe 2013
Vladimir McTavish and Keir McAllister Look at the State of Britain
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