ONE of Scotland’s most iconic comedy clubs is moving after 25 years in its current home.
Bosses at The Stand Comedy Club announced the move which involves a new 25-year lease.
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The Stand is moving after 25 years
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Performers have included Frankie Boyle, Kevin Bridges and Susie McCabe
The club is moving 100 yards from its base at Woodlands Road in Glasgow to the nearby Lansdowne Church.
The Stand’s director, Mike Jones, said: “After 25 fantastic years in our current venue, it’s the right time for The Stand to make a new move that will allow us to grow into the future.
“We’re very excited to be moving to The Lansdowne Church which is such an iconic building in the city.
“It will enable us to meet our future ambition, expand our programme into new areas and become a greater community hub in the West End of Glasgow.”
Venue manager Fraser Milroy added: “We will be taking all that history, love and expertise into the new venue with us.
“The people of Glasgow have a strong connection with this club – we want them to have that same ownership and pride when we move.”
Household names who cut their teeth on the stage include Frankie Boyle, Kevin Bridges and Susie McCabe.
The club will be revealing more about their move and expansion as work commences over the summer months in time for a grand opening later this year.
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The new venue will offer higher audience capacity, full disabled access and a permanent bar separate from the club.
It is based in the former Websters Theatre which briefly closed over safety fears.