14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Live at the Apollo star to headline Glasgow comedy event
Jake Lambert, known for his appearances on BBC's Live at the Apollo, is set to headline the Patter Merchants Comedy Clash in Glasgow on June 22.
The annual Epilepsy Scotland fundraising event will take place at the at The Stand Comedy Club, with doors set to open at 7:30 PM and the show due to begin at 8.30pm.
The programme has an age restriction of 18 and over.
Jake, 33, has quickly risen to become one of the UK's up-and-coming comedic talents.
Dubbed "a joke machine" by The Telegraph owing to his lively storytelling, the comedian boasts more than 500 million views across his online videos.
His reputation has been further solidified with three consecutive sell-out performances at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
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Now, the young star is on an international tour with his acclaimed show, The Sunshine Kid, which will continue throughout 2025.
Outside renowned comic platforms like Live at the Apollo, he has appeared on Comedy Central's Live From The Comedy Store, Comedy Central Live, UKTV's Rosie Jones's Disability Comedy Extravaganza, and is a regular on The Apprentice.
Lambert shares hosting roles with fellow comedian George Lewis on their popular podcast Save It For The Podcast.
The comedian has backed comedy giants such as Michael McIntyre, Jack Dee, Romesh Ranganathan, and Kerry Godliman, performing at arenas and theatres worldwide.
Others gracing the Comedy Clash stage include award-winning hip-hop comedian MC Hammersmith, local favorite Gary Little, and veteran host Raymond Mearns.
The event is set to offer comedy lovers an evening of exceptional entertainment whilst supporting an important cause with the entirety of ticket sales, minus booking fees, used to support Epilepsy Scotland.
More information, including how to book tickets can be found online here:
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The nationwide charity strives to improve the lives of those affected by epilepsy in Scotland.
It provides direct support services, campaigns, and policy engagement, and offers training to both professionals and the public.
Over the years, Epilepsy Scotland has offered a voice to the 80,000 Scots living with this condition.
It also works to challenge the societal stigma surrounding epilepsy and to elevate public consciousness about the condition.
The charity remains devoted to breaking down barriers, educating the public, and improving care and understanding.
