The Glasgow Comedy Festival is celebrating its 20th year with a makeover to mark a 'new era'.

After two decades of bringing hilarious entertainment to the city, the Festival is undergoing a transformation with a new website, branding and management.

New director Krista MacDonald took over in 2022 with support from the Gilded Balloon and The Stand, with a grand plan to fully recover after the pandemic and enjoy a new era. 

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She said: "2023 is Glasgow's 20th International Comedy Festival and it's fitting to mark the occasion with our colourful new branding & website to showcase the new era. 

"Last year gave us the chance to regroup and support the venues and acts that struggled through the pandemic - but this year we're back with the time, energy and enthusiasm for Glasgow's comedy scene to really showcase what we have to offer."

Big names are expected to be hosted by the King's Theatre, including Susie McCabe, The Duncan & Judy Murray Show, Marc Jennings, Jim Smith, Stewart Lee, Craig Hill, Zoe Lyons, Liam Farrelly and Weegie Hink Ae That? 

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Krista added: "The Festival exists to showcase our homegrown talent and bring much-loved names to the city - that's what we're planning to do to rise to the special occasion that this year brings. 

"Registrations are now open, and we'd love to see the mix of Glasgow venues, with the diversity of acts from home and further afield, help make 2023 a special Festival for everyone." 

The Festival runs from March 15 to April 2, and registrations are now open for venues and acts to take part. Tickets for some shows are already on sale.

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