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It looked like Gus Tawse was destined for a life in showbiz as early as 1989, when he won Kirkhill Primary School's primary seven talent contest, doing impressions of such star names as Saint & Greavsie, Alan Whicker and the granddad from Bread.
Unfortunately, he was soon to find that the road to stardom was not an easy one to take - a combination of his voice breaking and a 10 o'clock bedtime making it difficult to get gigs!
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The Aberdeen skies are under attack from an enemy jet. It is spilling a strange yellow smoke. Minutes later, people start killing each other.
Former Royal Air Force Regiment Gunner Jason Harper witnesses this and then his wife, Pippa, telephones him, shouting that she needs him. They then get cut off. He sets straight out, unprepared for the nightmare that unfolds during his journey. Everyone seems to want to kill him.
Along the way, he pairs up with fellow survivor Imogen. But she enjoys killing the living dead far too much. Will she kill Jason in her blood thirst? Or will she hinder his journey through this zombie filled dystopian landscape to find his pregnant wife?
The Fence is the first in this series of post-apocalyptic military survival thrillers from the torturous mind of local horror and science fiction novel writer C.G. Buswell.
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Fast forward 18 years and the first footsteps are being taken on that road again. The impressions have been replaced by sharp incisive one-liners as Gus attempts to make it as a stand-up comedian. Unfortunately, he could not repeat his competition success in 2007, but finished a credible 3rd in the Scottish Comedian Of The Year contest.
Described as the 'deadpan master of mirth' on account of his often straight-faced delivery, the Aberdeen-based comic excels in well written, carefully crafted gags that have you hanging on the edge of your seat for his entire set. And a love for writing topical news jokes coupled with a wealth of material mean that no two sets at gigs are ever the same.
Gus Tawse has lent his comic talents to BBC shows such as the sports parody and New Year favourite Only An Excuse, Watson's Wind-up on Radio Scotland and Sky Sports Soccer AM.
Have you seen my beautiful golden retriever Lynne out and about in Aberdeen? Ask her for a high-five! She's a Bravehound PTSD assistance dog, so we'll often be in shops, restaurants, and the cinema together.
We've written a book where I talk about growing up in Aberdeen and then joining the army to be a medic and nurse, and developing military Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
I also talk about losing my son to suicide and the therapy I have had at Royal Cornhill Hospital and grief support groups in Aberdeen.
The author, Damien Lewis, said of Lynne:
"A powerful account of what one dog means to one man on his road to recovery. Both heart-warming and life-affirming. Bravo Chris and Lynne. Bravo Bravehound."
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Buy the paperback.
An army veteran moves his family back to his Aberdeenshire home, but his nightmare neighbour starts a battle of wits with him. Who will win this One Last War?
Buy this latest novel by local author C.G. Buswell on Kindle or Paperback.
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Lemon Tree
Gus Tawse started performing at the Lemon Tree in Aberdeen in 2010. His first performance was as the support act in February 10 for comic Milton Jones who appears on BBC2 Mock The Week and Radio 4 The News Quiz. Gus Tawse will have his own show at the Lemon Tree on 23 April 2010.
Gus Tawse has now retired from comedy. His last gig was on Saturday 4 June 2011 at the Blue Lamp, Gallowgate. The following information is for historic interest:
Gus Tawse has recently turned his hand to compering a new monthly comedy night in Aberdeen, and has shown a contempt for hecklers which he normally reserves for amateur football referees!
Gus is also a match day football reporter and has covered matches for the Evening Express, Sunday Mail and Scottish Television.
Laconic Aberdonian whose material is drier than a mackerel enjoying its third day on a Dubai washing line. Scotsman
Businesslike approach gets the job done. Chortle
An interesting act, certainly one to look out for in the future.One4Review
Superman defeats Lex Luthor. Daily Planet
An exquisite comedy writer with a wicked sense of humour and superbly witty one-liners.The Heckler, January 2006.
Definitely one to keep an eye on in 2006Stockethill Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter, December 2005.
Sunday 6 April 2008 - Northern Laughs Live Comedy at Cafe Drummond. Doors open 7pm and the show starts at 8.30pm. Entry is £5 (£4 students). Comics include Parrot, Andy Sir, Kirsty Moss and Scott Agnew (MC).
Sunday 2 March 2008 - Northern Laughs Live Comedy at Cafe Drummond with Gus Tawse. Doors open at 8pm and the comedy show starts at 9pm. Entry tickets cost £5 (£4 for students). Performers include Kevin Bridges, Viv Gee, Duncan Guthrie, Biz The Drummer and Billy Kirkwood (MC).
2007 Performances Of Gus Tawse
Watch clips of Gus Tawse at Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orym9S783n0 or even better see Gus Tawse perform live at:
Sunday 6 January 2008 - Northern Laughs Open Mic night at Cafe Drummonds in Aberdeen. Doors open at 8pm and entry to this Aberdeen event is £2. Headliner is Gus Tawse and the MC is Andrew Learmonth.
Sunday 2 December - Northern Laughs Live comedy at Cafe Drummond, 1 Belmont Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1JR, (01224) 619930. Doors open at 8pm and entry is £5 (students £4). Comics include Mark Rough, Bill Dewar, Dave Heffron, Sian Bevan and Jo-Jo Sutherland (MC).
11 November 2007 - Northern Laughs live comedy event at Cafe Drummond, 1 Belmont Street, Aberdeen. Doors open at 8pm and entry is £5 and £4 for students. Comics include John McRuvie, Kevin Shepherd, Carly Baker and Scott Forbes (Master of Ceremonies).
7 October 2007 - Northern Laughs live comedy event at cafe Drummond, 1 Belmont Street, Aberdeen. Doors open at 8pm and entry is £5 and £4 for students. Comedians include Tony Carter, Austin Low, Chris Forbes, Gus Tawse and Susan Calman (MC).
2 September 2007 - Northern Laughs live comedy at Cafe Drummond, 1 Belmont Street, Aberdeen. Doors open at 8pm and entry to the event is £5 or £4 for students. Line up is comics Des Clarke, Steven Dick, Billy Kirkwood and Gus Tawse (MC).
5 August 2007 - Northern Laughs Live Comedy at cafe Drummond, Aberdeen. Doors open at 8pm and entry is £5 or £4 for students. Performers include Gus Tawse (MC), Joe Heenan, Neil McFarlane and Jason Arnstein.
1 July 2007 - Northern Laughs Live Comedy at cafe Drummond, Aberdeen. Doors open at 8pm and entry is £5 or £4 for students. Comedians include Scott Forbes (MC), Sarah Millican, Andy Learmonth and John Newton.
3 June 2007 - Northern Laughs live comedy performances at Cafe Drummond, 1 Belmont Street, Aberdeen. Doors will open at 8pm. Tickets, bought at the door, cost £5 or £4 for students. Comics appearing on the night include Tony Littler, Patrick Rolink, Gus Tawse (The MC), Bruce Fummey and James Kane.
Sunday 6 May 2007 -Live comedy at Cafe Drummond, Belmont Street, Aberdeen. Doors open at 8pm and entry costs £5 or £4 for students. Starring Parrot, Graham Mackie, Kirsty Moss, John Burns and Gus Tawse (MC).
1 April 2007 -Live comedy at Cafe Drummond, Belmont Street, Aberdeen. Doors open at 8pm and entry costs £5 or £4 for students. Starring Vladimir McTavish, Graham Thomas, Steven Davidson, Carly Baker and Gus Tawse (MC).
4 March 2007 -Live comedy at Cafe Drummond, Belmont Street, Aberdeen. Doors open at 8pm and entry costs £5 or £4 for students. Starring Gary Little, Paul Pirie, Mark Nelson and Gus Tawse (MC).
7 - Northern Laughs presents A Comedy Night To Raise Funds For Cash 4 Kids featuring:
More famous Aberdonians.
3 December - Northern Laughs International Stand-up at café Drummond. Doors open 8pm. Entry £5 (students £4). Comedy acts are:
5 November - Northern Laughs International Stand-up at café Drummond. Doors open 8pm. Entry £5 (students £4). Performers are:
1 October - Northern Laughs Live Stand Up Comedy at café Drummond. Doors open at 8pm and entry is £5 (students £4). Comedians include:
3 September - Northern Laughs at Cafe Drummond, Aberdeen starring Joe Heenan, Des McLean, Andy Learmonth and Gus Tawse (MC). Doors open at 8pm and the comedy show starts at 8:30pm. Entry is £5.
1 September- Northern Laughs at Tiger Tiger, Aberdeen starring Gary Little, Susan Calman, Mark Nelson and Gus Tawse (MC). Doors open at 8pm and the comedy show starts at 8:30pm. Entry is £5.
Northern Laughs - Benefit to raise money for British Heart Foundation.
Starring:
Friday 28th July at Tiger Tiger, Aberdeen. Entry is £5 which includes free entry to the nightclub.
Doors open at 8pm and the show starts at 8.30pm.
Guests are asked to wear something red.
30 June - Northern Laughs:
Starring:
Vladimir McTavish: "Inventive, motor-mouthed ranter in a tartan suit" - The Herald.
Jo-Jo Sutherland: "Far funnier and more inventive than anyone has the right to expect" - Evening News.
Reg Anderson: "One part Tommy Cooper, one part John Shuttleworth. Hilarious" - Scotsman.
Rick Molland "Unsettlingly perceptive"
Gus Tawse (compere): "An exquisite comedy writer with a wicked sense of humour" - The Heckler uperbly.
On Friday 30 June 2006 at the Carlton Bar, 32 Castle Street, Aberdeen. Entry is £4* and the doors open at 8pm.
* Ladies - Are you fed up with the Word Cup? - Enjoy half-price entry to a top night of comedy. That's right, only £2!!!!!
2 June 2006 - Northern Laughs Presents:
Carlton Comedy at the Carlton Bar, 32 Castle Street, Aberdeen. Entry is £4 and the doors open at 8pm.
Starring:
Gus Tawse
Biography It looked like Gus Tawse was destined for a life in showbiz as early as 1989, when he won Kirkhill Primary School's primary seven talent contest, doing impressions of such star names as Saint & Greavsie, Alan Whicker and the granddad from Bread. Unfortunately, he was soon to find that the road to stardom was not an easy one to take - a combination of his voice breaking and a 10 o'clock bedtime making it difficult to get gigs!
Follow us on: Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
Contact Me.
My new novel:
The Aberdeen skies are under attack from an enemy jet. It is spilling a strange yellow smoke. Minutes later, people start killing each other.
Former Royal Air Force Regiment Gunner Jason Harper witnesses this and then his wife, Pippa, telephones him, shouting that she needs him. They then get cut off. He sets straight out, unprepared for the nightmare that unfolds during his journey. Everyone seems to want to kill him.
Along the way, he pairs up with fellow survivor Imogen. But she enjoys killing the living dead far too much. Will she kill Jason in her blood thirst? Or will she hinder his journey through this zombie filled dystopian landscape to find his pregnant wife?
The Fence is the first in this series of post-apocalyptic military survival thrillers from the torturous mind of local horror and science fiction novel writer C.G. Buswell.
Download Now.
Buy the Paperback.
Gus Tawse Comedy
Fast forward 18 years and the first footsteps are being taken on that road again. The impressions have been replaced by sharp incisive one-liners as Gus attempts to make it as a stand-up comedian. Unfortunately, he could not repeat his competition success in 2007, but finished a credible 3rd in the Scottish Comedian Of The Year contest. Described as the 'deadpan master of mirth' on account of his often straight-faced delivery, the Aberdeen-based comic excels in well written, carefully crafted gags that have you hanging on the edge of your seat for his entire set. And a love for writing topical news jokes coupled with a wealth of material mean that no two sets at gigs are ever the same.
Gus Tawse has lent his comic talents to BBC shows such as the sports parody and New Year favourite Only An Excuse, Watson's Wind-up on Radio Scotland and Sky Sports Soccer AM.
Have you seen my beautiful golden retriever Lynne out and about in Aberdeen? Ask her for a high-five! She's a Bravehound PTSD assistance dog, so we'll often be in shops, restaurants, and the cinema together.
We've written a book where I talk about growing up in Aberdeen and then joining the army to be a medic and nurse, and developing military Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
I also talk about losing my son to suicide and the therapy I have had at Royal Cornhill Hospital and grief support groups in Aberdeen.
The author, Damien Lewis, said of Lynne:
"A powerful account of what one dog means to one man on his road to recovery. Both heart-warming and life-affirming. Bravo Chris and Lynne. Bravo Bravehound."
Download.
Buy the paperback.
An army veteran moves his family back to his Aberdeenshire home, but his nightmare neighbour starts a battle of wits with him. Who will win this One Last War?
Buy this latest novel by local author C.G. Buswell on Kindle or Paperback.
Advertise Here from just £70.
Lemon Tree
Gus Tawse started performing at the Lemon Tree in Aberdeen in 2010. His first performance was as the support act in February 10 for comic Milton Jones who appears on BBC2 Mock The Week and Radio 4 The News Quiz. Gus Tawse will have his own show at the Lemon Tree on 23 April 2010.
Where To See Comedian Gus Tawse In Aberdeen
Gus Tawse has now retired from comedy. His last gig was on Saturday 4 June 2011 at the Blue Lamp, Gallowgate. The following information is for historic interest:
Gus Tawse has recently turned his hand to compering a new monthly comedy night in Aberdeen, and has shown a contempt for hecklers which he normally reserves for amateur football referees!
Aberdeen Scottish Football Reporter
Gus is also a match day football reporter and has covered matches for the Evening Express, Sunday Mail and Scottish Television.
Reviews of Gus Tawse Comedy Acts
Laconic Aberdonian whose material is drier than a mackerel enjoying its third day on a Dubai washing line. Scotsman
Businesslike approach gets the job done. Chortle
An interesting act, certainly one to look out for in the future.One4Review
Superman defeats Lex Luthor. Daily Planet
An exquisite comedy writer with a wicked sense of humour and superbly witty one-liners.The Heckler, January 2006.
Definitely one to keep an eye on in 2006Stockethill Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter, December 2005.
2008 Performances Of Gus Tawse
Sunday 6 April 2008 - Northern Laughs Live Comedy at Cafe Drummond. Doors open 7pm and the show starts at 8.30pm. Entry is £5 (£4 students). Comics include Parrot, Andy Sir, Kirsty Moss and Scott Agnew (MC).
Sunday 2 March 2008 - Northern Laughs Live Comedy at Cafe Drummond with Gus Tawse. Doors open at 8pm and the comedy show starts at 9pm. Entry tickets cost £5 (£4 for students). Performers include Kevin Bridges, Viv Gee, Duncan Guthrie, Biz The Drummer and Billy Kirkwood (MC).
2007 Performances Of Gus Tawse
Watch clips of Gus Tawse at Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orym9S783n0 or even better see Gus Tawse perform live at:
Sunday 6 January 2008 - Northern Laughs Open Mic night at Cafe Drummonds in Aberdeen. Doors open at 8pm and entry to this Aberdeen event is £2. Headliner is Gus Tawse and the MC is Andrew Learmonth.
Sunday 2 December - Northern Laughs Live comedy at Cafe Drummond, 1 Belmont Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1JR, (01224) 619930. Doors open at 8pm and entry is £5 (students £4). Comics include Mark Rough, Bill Dewar, Dave Heffron, Sian Bevan and Jo-Jo Sutherland (MC).
11 November 2007 - Northern Laughs live comedy event at Cafe Drummond, 1 Belmont Street, Aberdeen. Doors open at 8pm and entry is £5 and £4 for students. Comics include John McRuvie, Kevin Shepherd, Carly Baker and Scott Forbes (Master of Ceremonies).
7 October 2007 - Northern Laughs live comedy event at cafe Drummond, 1 Belmont Street, Aberdeen. Doors open at 8pm and entry is £5 and £4 for students. Comedians include Tony Carter, Austin Low, Chris Forbes, Gus Tawse and Susan Calman (MC).
2 September 2007 - Northern Laughs live comedy at Cafe Drummond, 1 Belmont Street, Aberdeen. Doors open at 8pm and entry to the event is £5 or £4 for students. Line up is comics Des Clarke, Steven Dick, Billy Kirkwood and Gus Tawse (MC).
5 August 2007 - Northern Laughs Live Comedy at cafe Drummond, Aberdeen. Doors open at 8pm and entry is £5 or £4 for students. Performers include Gus Tawse (MC), Joe Heenan, Neil McFarlane and Jason Arnstein.
1 July 2007 - Northern Laughs Live Comedy at cafe Drummond, Aberdeen. Doors open at 8pm and entry is £5 or £4 for students. Comedians include Scott Forbes (MC), Sarah Millican, Andy Learmonth and John Newton.
3 June 2007 - Northern Laughs live comedy performances at Cafe Drummond, 1 Belmont Street, Aberdeen. Doors will open at 8pm. Tickets, bought at the door, cost £5 or £4 for students. Comics appearing on the night include Tony Littler, Patrick Rolink, Gus Tawse (The MC), Bruce Fummey and James Kane.
Sunday 6 May 2007 -Live comedy at Cafe Drummond, Belmont Street, Aberdeen. Doors open at 8pm and entry costs £5 or £4 for students. Starring Parrot, Graham Mackie, Kirsty Moss, John Burns and Gus Tawse (MC).
1 April 2007 -Live comedy at Cafe Drummond, Belmont Street, Aberdeen. Doors open at 8pm and entry costs £5 or £4 for students. Starring Vladimir McTavish, Graham Thomas, Steven Davidson, Carly Baker and Gus Tawse (MC).
4 March 2007 -Live comedy at Cafe Drummond, Belmont Street, Aberdeen. Doors open at 8pm and entry costs £5 or £4 for students. Starring Gary Little, Paul Pirie, Mark Nelson and Gus Tawse (MC).
7 - Northern Laughs presents A Comedy Night To Raise Funds For Cash 4 Kids featuring:
- Patrick Rolink
- Tony Littler
- Quentin Reynolds
- Andy Learmonth
- Gus Tawse (MC)
More famous Aberdonians.
2006 Performances Of Gus Tawse
3 December - Northern Laughs International Stand-up at café Drummond. Doors open 8pm. Entry £5 (students £4). Comedy acts are:
- John McCruvie
- Chris Broomfield
- Billy Kirkwood
- Sean Wilson
- Fran Healy
- Gus Tawse (MC)
5 November - Northern Laughs International Stand-up at café Drummond. Doors open 8pm. Entry £5 (students £4). Performers are:
- Sully O Sulivan
- Keir McAlliister
- Rick Molland
- Carly Baker
- Gus Tawse (MC)
1 October - Northern Laughs Live Stand Up Comedy at café Drummond. Doors open at 8pm and entry is £5 (students £4). Comedians include:
- Des McLean
- Andy Sis
- Tony Littler
- Gus Tawse (host and compere)
3 September - Northern Laughs at Cafe Drummond, Aberdeen starring Joe Heenan, Des McLean, Andy Learmonth and Gus Tawse (MC). Doors open at 8pm and the comedy show starts at 8:30pm. Entry is £5.
1 September- Northern Laughs at Tiger Tiger, Aberdeen starring Gary Little, Susan Calman, Mark Nelson and Gus Tawse (MC). Doors open at 8pm and the comedy show starts at 8:30pm. Entry is £5.
Northern Laughs - Benefit to raise money for British Heart Foundation.
Starring:
- PATRICK ROLINK
- RICHARD BROPHY
- CARLY BAKER
- CHRIS ROBERTSON
- JIM THE HOBBIT
- compere GUS TAWSE
Friday 28th July at Tiger Tiger, Aberdeen. Entry is £5 which includes free entry to the nightclub.
Doors open at 8pm and the show starts at 8.30pm.
Guests are asked to wear something red.
30 June - Northern Laughs:
Starring:
On Friday 30 June 2006 at the Carlton Bar, 32 Castle Street, Aberdeen. Entry is £4* and the doors open at 8pm.
* Ladies - Are you fed up with the Word Cup? - Enjoy half-price entry to a top night of comedy. That's right, only £2!!!!!
2 June 2006 - Northern Laughs Presents:
Carlton Comedy at the Carlton Bar, 32 Castle Street, Aberdeen. Entry is £4 and the doors open at 8pm.
Starring:
- Patrick Rolink - So You Think You're Funny finalist, 2003
- Neil McFarlane - BBC New Comedy Awards semi-finalist, 2001
- Quentin Reynolds - Regular comedy writer for the BBC
- Gus Tawse - Kirkhill Primary School P7 Talent Contest Winner
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