Janey Godley to get special tribute show at Glasgow International Comedy Festival

Comedian Janey Godley, who was the first-ever recipient of GICF’s ‘Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award’, will be remembered
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Much-loved Glasgow comedian Janey Godley is set to get a special tribute show at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival.

The famous comedian, who was the first ever recipient of GICF’s ‘Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award’, will be remembered with appearances from Elaine C Smith, Susie McCabe, Scott Agnew, Rosco McLelland, Tom Urie and a special screening of her film.

The show will take place at the King’s Theatre on Sunday, March 23, featuring a screening of the film ‘Janey’ followed by a mixed bill line-up featuring some of Janey’s nearest and dearest in the comedy world.

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An afternoon to remember Janey with laughter and love, the show will raise funds for two Glasgow charities with proceeds split between Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre and The Prince and Princes of Wales Hospice, two local charities close to Janey and her family’s hearts.

Celebrating one of Scotland’s finest stand-ups, the special GICF show will feature performances from Janey’s comedy friends including Elaine C Smith, Susie McCabe, Scott Agnew, Rosco McLelland and Tom Urie.

The organisers say Janey is an integral part of the Festival’s history, having performed many times over her comedy career and was the inaugural winner of the Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award in 2023..

Janey was presented with the award on stage at the King’s Theatre at GICF’s Comedy Gala in 2023, with a video message sent from Sir Billy Connolly himself explaining why she was chosen as the winner. Janey went on to present the 2024 Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award to Susie McCabe in March 2024, after appearing in the Gala’s line-up for a set which showcased her trademark dark humour and unrivalled wit.

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The winner of 2025’s Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award will be announced at this year’s GICF Comedy Gala, which takes place on Sunday 30th March at the King’s Theatre.

With just over 5 weeks to go until GICF takes over the city with over 550 shows, there’s something for everyone from 12th - 30th March, with headlines performances from the likes of Susie McCabe, Larry Dean, Fern Brady, Jenny Eclair and more, plus a special family focussed programme.

Festival director Krista MacDonald said: “It’s a great privilege to be able to stage this event in memory of Janey for the benefit of two such vital Glasgow charities. With the help of Hopscotch Films and some of our best talent we’ll come together and celebrate Janey’s life and work, share some memories, laughs and, no doubt, tears, and - as Janey always did - contribute everything we can to those in need of help.”

The GICF 2025 festival tickets are on sale via www.glasgowcomedyfestival.com.

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