Still Game star ‘Boaby the Barman’ sets his sights on Elgin pubs

Gavin Mitchell is famous for playing 'Boaby the Barman' in Still Game and he is looking forward to exploring the pubs of Elgin.

By Rita Campbell

May 30 2023, 5:00 pm

Gavin Mitchell, aka Still Game's Boaby the Barman, is coming to Elgin and Aberdeen.

As Boaby the Barman in Still Game, he wasn’t the most sociable.

But Gavin Mitchell, the actor who played him, can’t wait to grab a pint with the locals when he brings his show to Elgin in June.

Still Game’s ‘Boaby the Barman’ aka actor Gavin Mitchell is coming to New Elgin Hall in June. Images: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson

The 58-year-old is looking forward to appearing at smaller venues like New Elgin Hall. He finds them more intimate than massive shows such as the Glasgow Hydro.

Breakneck Comedy is bringing “An Evening with Gavin Mitchell” to several locations throughout the north east.

Gavin said: “It’s great going to all these places I have never been before, it really excites me.

“I hope to enjoy a couple of pints in Elgin.”

Scotland’s favourite barman has three questions for the locals in Elgin

So, as a first-timer to Elgin, he has three important questions for local people. He said: “Where is the best place for a pint? Also, where is best for a pie and where is best for a bit of craic?”

The show in New Elgin Hall takes place at 9pm on June 17.

Stand up comedian Bill Dewar will speak about Gavin’s acting career.

Gavin said: “It’s quite loose, but fun. There are various stories from over the years.”

Gavin Mitchell, (Boaby the barman) with his Still Game colleagues outside The Clansman. Image: BBC, Alan Peebles

Next is a question and answer session. “You can ask me anything. It keeps me on my toes.”

The actor believes it’s important that such events are brought to rural parts of Scotland. And that audiences appreciate it.

He added: “Some people even turn up dressed in character. So you might even see a few ‘Boabies’ about Elgin that night.

“Smaller places are more intimate, more real.”

While most famous for Still Game, Gavin had a recurring role as Callum McIntyre in the drama series Monarch of the Glen. And has had many film, theatre, sitcom and sketch show roles.