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Wrestling superstars are Gunn-ing for a real fight

- Andrea O’neill

Lanarkshir­e comedian Des Clarke is back in East Kilbride for an evening of laughs with some of the country’s hottest comedic talent.

Des Clarke and Friends – The Sequel comes to the Village Theatre on Thursday, July 7, supported by Scott Gibson and Gary Little.

Des has become one of Scotland’s favourite funnymen, mixing his comedy career with a job as a radio DJ, appearance­s hosting events like the closing ceremony of the Commonweal­th Games and a regular in the ever popular King’s Theatre pantomime every Christmas.

Scott Gibson performed his first sold out solo show at the 2015 Glasgow Comedy Festival and has supported big names acts such as Kevin Bridges and Frankie Boyle who described him as a “natural, gifted storytelle­r”.

And joining the lineup this year is the one and only Gary Little.

The larger-than-life master storytelle­r has a rare gift of turning mundane, everyday experience­s into pure comedy gold and was recently hailed by Kevin Bridges as some of the best stand up he had seen.

Tickets for the 8pm show cost £12 and are available online at www.sllcboxoff­ice. co.uk or contact the Box Office on 01355 261000. This event is for over-18s only.

Andrea O’neill British Championsh­ip Wrestling returns to Lanarkshir­e next month with new Heavyweigh­t Champion BT Gunn.

Against all the odds BT Gunn managed to end Kid Fite’s three-year championsh­ip reign at BCW’S last brawl in Kilmarnock – the longest any wrestler has held a championsh­ip title in Scottish wrestling history.

Defended against some of the biggest names in world wrestling, including Fergal Devitt, Davey Richards, Drew Galloway and Mr Anderson, Kid Fite was finally knocked off the top spot, with Gunn becoming the first ever Scottish wrestler to become both BCW Heavyweigh­t Champion and Grandslam Champion.

All your favourite wrestling stars return to East Kilbride’s Ballerup Hall on Friday, July 1, including comedy grappler Grado.

The bold Ayrshire funnyman will take a break from filming for TV and rehearsing for his Pavilion panto debut to make his return to East Kilbride.

Grado says the Ballerup Hall is up there with his favourite venues to wrestle, adding: “Yeah it’s amazing to wrestle in massive arenas but you can’t beat that up close and personal feel and the East Kilbride fans never fail to put a smile on my face.”

Doors for BCW Live in East Kilbride open at 6.30pm with the first bell at 7pm. Tickets cost £10 or £30 for a family of four.

Grado, who wrestles for American outfit TNA, is also scheduled to appear alongside wrestling superstars at a massive event happening later this year for BCW’S friends at Insane Championsh­ip Wrestling (ICW).

Their huge event at Glasgow’s Hydro will be a night to remember.

To purchase tickets simply go to www.bcw-wrestling.com/shop

 ??  ?? Just for laughs Gary Little
Just for laughs Gary Little
 ??  ?? In the ring Grado makes his return to the Ballerup Hall, East Kilbride
In the ring Grado makes his return to the Ballerup Hall, East Kilbride
 ??  ?? Victory BT Gunn snatched the title from Kid Fite in Kilmarnock’s Grand Hall
Victory BT Gunn snatched the title from Kid Fite in Kilmarnock’s Grand Hall
 ??  ?? Smackdown British Heavyweigh­t Champion BT Gunn
Smackdown British Heavyweigh­t Champion BT Gunn

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