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Iain MacDonald

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Iain MacDonald is a Glasgow-based stand-up comedian, MC, and producer specialising in high-energy, interactive pun comedy. Dubbed "Scotland's Prince of Puns" by BBC Radio Scotland, Iain is a seasoned festival performer and the creative force behind several successful touring formats.

Creator & Producer Of:

  • The UK Pun Off: A feature-length, knockout wordplay tournament.

  • Punchline Bingo: An interactive comedy gameshow where the audience plays along to win prizes.

  • Around the World in 80 Puns: A solo 'punventure' proving he has a joke for every country on Earth.

Alongside live performance, Iain is an experienced local promoter and the author of multiple joke books including Mispunderstood. Highly experienced with festival runs, including the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and the Leicester Comedy Festival. Available for solo sets, MC work, and bringing fully self-contained, turnkey productions to new venues.

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Around The World in 80 Puns
Sun, 07 Feb 2027 • 15:30

Around The World in 80 Puns

The King Richard III Visitor Centre, Leicester

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