Paul Black (comedian)
Paul Black (born 4 November 1996) is a Scottish writer, director and comedian. He is known for his short form comedy sketches. In 2017 Black began posting character based comedy sketches on Twitter through which he earned a dedicated following. in 2019, BBC Scotland commissioned sketch-show pilot Pity Party written and directed by Black. In 2022 BBC Scotland commissioned a Hogmanay comedy special, First Footing, written and directed by Black.[1]
Black's first live theatre show Worst Case Scenario played two sold out shows at The Edinburgh Fringe in 2021. His subsequent shows Self Care Era and Nostalgia have played two sold out run's at The Edinburgh Fringe. Self Care Era played 12 consecutive sold out shows at Glasgow's Oran Mor as well as one sold out show at the Clyde Auditorium.[2] Black's show Nostalgia played two sold out shows at The King's Theatre and was adapted for Black's first UK tour in 2023. Nostalgia was nominated for the Glasgow International Comedy Festival's Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow award.[3] Black headlined the festival in 2023.
Black studied Media and Communications at Glasgow Caledonian University[4][5]
References
[edit]- ^ Guide, British Comedy (2022-11-30). "Paul Black brings a Hogmanay whodunnit spoof to BBC Scotland". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 2023-10-11.
- ^ Macdonald, Siobhan (2021-12-08). "Scots comedian Paul Black announces new show at SEC Armadillo in 2022". Daily Record. Retrieved 2023-10-11.
- ^ "Nominees announced for inaugural comedy award named after Sir Billy Connolly". The Herald. 2023-03-31. Retrieved 2023-10-11.
- ^ Livingstone, Elaine (2022-07-21). "Glasgow Lives: Paul, 25, Corkerhill, writer, director, comedian and TikTok star". Glasgow Live. Retrieved 2023-10-11.
- ^ "Paul Black and Janey Godley to close Glasgow comedy festival". The Herald. 2023-02-03. Retrieved 2023-10-11.