A HOLLYWOOD superstar was in stitches at a comedy gig delivered by a Scots funnyman who is performing in East Renfrewshire this week.

Comedy actor Will Ferrell was doubled over as he watched Stuart Mitchell do his thing in a famous Los Angeles comedy club.

The pair then bumped into each other again the following day at the side of a football pitch, as Ferrell watched his son play in a match against the team Stuart’s cousin was coaching.

And the movie star was so impressed by Stuart taking a shot at the LA comedy scene, he recorded a short video clip urging people to go and see the up-and-coming comic back home in Scotland.

Stuart, 34, revealed his amazing encounter with one of the world’s best-known comedy actors as he prepared to take the stage at Eastwood Park Theatre, in Giffnock, with his Dealt a Bad Hand Show this Friday.

He said: "I was over in LA visiting my cousin, Paul Stacey, when I decided to try for a spot at the well-known Laugh Factory comedy club.

"They have an open mike night every Tuesday and the week before you have to queue up to put your name down for the chance to perform.

"I stood in line outside the club for four hours and was lucky enough to get a spot.

"I did part of my Dealt a Bad Hand Show the next week and was amazed to notice that Will Ferrell was in the club that night and was having a good laugh at my routine.

"I spoke to him afterwards and he said he really enjoyed my set.”

"It’s not every day you bump into of your comedy heroes and it’s even better when he says he likes my material and goes on record telling people to come and see me perform."

Originally from Uddingston, Stuart has been dealt a bad hand in his real life.

From tragic accidents and medical complications to losing both parents, his show puts a humorous spin on dealing with life’s misfortunes and coming out the other end unscathed.

For more details, or to buy tickets, go to: www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk or call the venue on 0141 577 4956.