Pete Murphy Presents: NO!

NO! is a new stand-up hour by Pete Murphy, built around the decisions people make when they agree to something they would rather refuse. Topics range from small favours that turn into unpaid work to social invitations accepted under pressure. Pete Murphy is a former professional wrestler who performs as The Pirate King, and the material plays on an imposing presence that suggests they could intimidate anyone, set against a habit of agreeing to things they have no wish to do.

Expect candid, pointed humour, sharp observations and outrageous stories. The routine covers accidental volunteering, staying far too long at a gathering and the habit of saying yes while inwardly despairing, so it will chime with anyone who has agreed to something reluctantly.

Pete Murphy has already performed at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival and the Edinburgh Fringe, and this new hour is staged at Van Winkle Barrowlands, a Glasgow venue that hosts concerts and shows.