Scotland the Dave
After sellout shows at both Perth FringeWorld and Edinburgh Fringe, David Callan brings his debut hour of stand-up to Adelaide for the first time.
Scotsman Callan talks life, cats and a journey to Australian citizenship with all the highs and lows along the way.
Callan has been a stand-up comedian for over a decade, performing in multiple countries worldwide, and will soon be performing at the Heath Ledger Theatre in Perth as part of the Perth Comedy Festival.
★★★★.5
"A master story-teller whose yarns are funny at every turn" - FringeFeed 2022
"Irresistibly funny" - FringeFeed 2025
"Sharp, charismatic stand-up" - TwoThree Comedy, Taipei
"A happy accident!" - AustralianStage.com who went to the wrong show thinking it was the other comedian of the same name
Presented by: David Callan
David Callan started his stand-up comedy career in Edinburgh, Scotland, where he performed for a number of years before setting sail for Australia, in 2018, where he now calls home. His sharp, charismatic stand-up has entertained audiences now in 9 countries across 3 continents, from pubs and comedy clubs, to theatres and even the back of a transit van once as part of the Edinburgh Fringe. In 2021 his, debut hour 'Scotland the Dave' was a sellout at the Perth FringeWorld festival and received rave reviews from both audience members and critics alike. His second hour 'Crisps' strafed away from traditional stand-up comedy, incorporating improv and absurdity, which again was a massive success, showcasing his wide range of comedic talent and stage craft.Suitability & warnings
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- Audience members interact from the seated or standing area
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Presented by: David Callan
David Callan started his stand-up comedy career in Edinburgh, Scotland, where he performed for a number of years before setting sail for Australia, in 2018, where he now calls home. His sharp, charismatic stand-up has entertained audiences now in 9 countries across 3 continents, from pubs and comedy clubs, to theatres and even the back of a transit van once as part of the Edinburgh Fringe. In 2021 his, debut hour 'Scotland the Dave' was a sellout at the Perth FringeWorld festival and received rave reviews from both audience members and critics alike. His second hour 'Crisps' strafed away from traditional stand-up comedy, incorporating improv and absurdity, which again was a massive success, showcasing his wide range of comedic talent and stage craft.Social media
