Glasgow Comedy Festival reports record sales – Sunday Herald (5 March)

Organisers of the Magners Glasgow International Comedy Festival today announced a seven per cent increase in sales for 2009. More than 75,000 tickets were sold for 347 shows during the 18-day event. The Sunday Herald was media partner. Scottish Comedy Agency director Tommy Sheppard said: “We’ve broken all records. This proves laughter is the best medicine.” Highlights included Jimmy Carr, who sold out four nights at the SECC, Ross Noble, who packed the Theatre Royal for three evenings and Rob Brydon, who filled the concert hall for two nights.