Sandy Nelson is an actor, writer and comedian from Glasgow. He put together the annual Stand Up Helly Aa with Shetland Arts six years ago and has compered all but one of them. You may know him best as Chris The Postie in BBC Scotlands Still Game or you may have seen him on the Yell Sound Ferry eating a Kit Kat (when the vending machine works.) He had the privilege of living in Baltasound on Unst for four and a half years and retains happy memories. He has now returned to his Sooth Mooth roots but is happy to be back on The Auld Rock having a gaff.
Since winning the inaugural Scottish Comedian of the Year Award in 2006, barely a year after his first-ever o
Stuart Mitchell was a finalist in the New Act Of The Year competition in 2012 and was mostly recently a Best Support Act nominee in the inaugural Scottish Comedy Awards. He is quickly proving to be one of the most exciting new stand-up comedians performing across the UK. Stuart has also recently written for Mock The Week and his radio credits include Hardeep At The
Shetland Arts’ Marketing Officer, Lisa Ward, said: Stand Up Helly Aa is a great chance to warm up after the Up Helly Aa procession with a belly-busting bill of great comedians. It offers a fantastic alternative night out for anyone who hasn’t managed to get a ticket to a hall, or is just looking for something a bit different to do on UHA night.”
Tickets are available to book now via Shetland Box Office in mareel & Islesburgh, over the phone on 01595 745 555, or online here. Warning: show may contain adult content.