Mark Thomas: Bravo Figaro!
By . Published 16 July 2012
British comedy's most celebrated activist will be striking a more personal note at this year's Fringe with a show about opera and his dad
Comedy > Features
The Stand's Fringe Comedy Academy
By . Published 03 July 2012Can comedy be taught? The Stand think so – they've been training up twelve new hopefuls in the run up to a showcase gig during the Fringe
Jellybeen Martinez says 'Britain's Got Fuck All Talent'
By . Published 03 July 2012If you've noticed that Scotland has been a bit more flamboyant recently, it's probably due to the arrival of international pop sensation Jellybeen Martinez
Stewart Lee in interview: "Annoying, confusing, weird, satirical and clever"
By . Published 29 June 2012Next week, The Stand Edinburgh will be taken over by the kind of lineup that will make comedy purists tremble at the knees. Josie Long, Robin Ince, David O’Doherty, Tony...
The Road to Kiev
By . Published 08 June 2012Scotland may not have qualified for Euro 2012 but that's not dented the excitement of the ScottishComedyFC.com guys. Team Captain Teddy tells us what to expect
Alex Horne - "Winning Countdown is the greatest achievement of my life"
By . Published 21 May 2012“Oh excuse me I’ve got a child stuck between a balloon and a radiator here – oh there we go he’s out now!”These are the words of fuzzy-faced charmer Alex...
10 Things You Didn't Know About Eurovision
By . Published 07 May 2012Stand-up comedian and Eurovision obsessive shares the secret history of the world's greatest artistic event
Vive la Republique: Bruce Morton declares independence
By . Published 04 May 2012An end to West End oppression is in sight as a comic revolution is declared in Glasgow
Susan Morrison: 'Raise The Titanic!'
By . Published 13 April 2012Susan Morrison talk about her new show based on her greatest obsession
Eleanor Morton: The Expert Guide To Procrastination
By . Published 09 April 2012An extra hour in the day means even more time to waste for lazy people. Exciting new comedian (and Olympic-standard timewaster) Eleanor Morton offers some tips
Edinburgh International Science Festival: The Science of Comedy
By . Published 04 April 2012Robin Ince and Matt Parker are coming to Edinburgh to prove that science isn't just fun, it's hilarious
Kunt & The Gang: 'I'm Nelson Mandela with catchier tunes"
By . Published 28 March 2012The most controversial act of last year's Fringe, Kunt & The Gang talk about life after cockgate and what he'd like to do to Pippa Middleton
10 Shows You Must See At The Glasgow Comedy Festival
By . Published 05 March 2012Our comedy editor picks 10 shows you'll not want to miss at this year's Glasgow International Comedy Festival
Tony Law: Go Mr Tony Go!
By . Published 02 March 2012King of high-energy nonsense, Tony Law, returns to Glasgow for one night only as part of the International Comedy Festival
Keara Patricia Murphy: Flypaper For Freaks
By . Published 02 March 2012Keara Patricia Murphy introduces a few of the freaks she's romanced and plans to dissect in her Glasgow Comedy Festival show
Bratchy, The Wee Man & Mark Bratchpiece: Bratchpiece Family Album
By . Published 01 March 2012The only family to have played all ten Glasgow Comedy Festivals, the Bratchpieces – that's Dad and sons Neil and David – talk to us about sibling rivalry and nicking...
Idiots Of Ants: "We'll never split, we're too much in love"
By . Published 29 February 2012Fringe favourites Idiots Of Ants talk about YouTube and the tender, passionate man-love that unites them
Billy Kirkwood: Show Me Your Tattoo
By . Published 29 February 2012Billy Kirkwood gives us a taste of what's in store at his Comedy Festival gigs
Jonny Sweet: "My dad was worried I might convert people to Conservatism"
By . Published 28 February 2012Award winning comic talks about his upcoming WWI sitcom
Doug Stanhope: "I hate London more than anything in the world"
By . Published 27 February 2012On the day the Scottish government announces its plans for a referendum on the issue of Scottish independence we catch up with the eternally hungover Doug Stanhope for a brief...
