Comedy Act of the Month: David Innes
In the vast sea of entrants at last year's Laughing Horse New Act Competition, David Innes shone out. So what's his story?

In the vast sea of entrants at last year's Laughing Horse New Act Competition, David Innes shone out. So what's his story?

Raymond Mearns tells us all about life in a comedy collective

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In honour of the Magners Glasgow International Comedy Festival, we asked one of our comedy pals about their comic heroes

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Milton Jones conquers his fear of Weegies to tread the boards at the MGICF

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George Monbiot talks to The Skinny about stirring up political debate ahead of his appearance at the Magners Glasgow International Comedy Festival

Keith Farnan tells us why he isn't a man with a plan

In honour of Valentine's Day, our comedy editor explains what it is she loves about comedy

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