Seeing stars
By . Published 12 August 2011
Skinny Comedy editor Lizzie Cass-Maran tells us why we'll be leaving the one-star shows alone this year.
Comedy > Features
Belly Laughs: Food on the Fringe
By . Published 09 August 2011To celebrate the eternal marriage between filling one's face and having a laugh, we talk to a theatre director-cum-restaurateur and a curry-loving and award-winning comedian
Francesca Martinez: “What the f*** is normal?”
By . Published 09 August 2011Francesca Martinez is not afraid to tackle some serious issues with her comedy and before starting this year’s Fringe run, she took some time out to tell Deviance a bit...
Hero Worship: Jeffrey Lewis by Josie Long
By . Published 09 August 2011Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Josie Long gets all tongue-tied over anti-folk hero Jeffrey Lewis
Three-way Jigsaw
Published 09 August 2011Dan Antopolski, Tom Craine and Nat Luurtsema: like something out of your Nan's free catalogues
Comic v Comic: Richard & Matt
Published 08 August 2011Richard Herring imparts words of wisdom to solo first-timer Matt Forde.
Comic v Comic: Martin and John
Published 07 August 2011Martin Mor tells John Scott of his long-harboured desire to sleep with Woody Allen.
Comic v Comic: Robin and Helen
Published 04 August 2011Robin Ince talks to Helen Arney about human existence and particle physics
Fringe Comedy
By . Published 04 August 2011Comedy Editor Lizzie Cass-Maran talks you through this year’s Skinny Comedy Fringe coverage
Comedy at the Fringe: Dave Fulton
By . Published 04 August 2011Dave Fulton is the kind of American comic we love in Britain, with a filthy mouth and a belly full of fire...
Comedy at the Fringe: Des Clarke
By . Published 03 August 2011Des Clarke has put his arse on the line for Scotland
Comic vs comic: Sammy J & Randy
Published 03 August 2011Meat
Comedy at the Fringe: W.Kamau Bell
By . Published 03 August 2011San Franciscan W Kamau Bell tells us what he loves about Scotland
Comic vs comic: Phil and Stephen
Published 03 August 2011Dads, eh? Phil Nichol, whose father wanted him to go to bible college, talks to Stephen Carlin, whose father was evidently either a master criminal or a top lawyer
Comic vs comic: John & Martin
Published 03 August 2011John Scott tells Martin Mor about chippy sauce and his Ma's stovies
Comic vs comic: Biddy & Fiona
Published 02 August 2011Aussie Fiona O'Loughlin talks to her daughter Biddy about luddites and whisky
David O'Doherty: Pioneer Spirit
By . Published 02 August 2011Since winning the big comedy award in 2008, he has established himself as one of the must-see acts of every Fringe. But the road to Edinburgh success was a long...
Carl, Chris and Paul
Published 01 August 2011New boys Paul McCaffrey and Chris Martin are making their Fringe debut this year. Their mate, the multi-award winning Carl Donnelly gives them some advice on surviving Edinburgh.
In Profile: Stephen K Amos
By . Published 30 July 2011He is one of the biggest names in comedy today. He is full of energy and fun. He is Stephen K Amos. And he is not coming to the Fringe.
In Profile: Ro Campbell
By . Published 29 July 2011Ro Campbell has been exploring his criminal roots. Recently he got even closer to the world of crime, with a controversial gig in a prison.
