Comedy
The Skinny guide to the stand-up comedy shows in Edinburgh, Glasgow and across Scotland. Exclusive previews and interviews with some of the country's best new comedians, plus stand-up comedy reviews, comedy features, and extensive coverage of comedy at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
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Stewart Lee & Bob Slayer: How The Fringe Escaped Its Certain Fate
The Big Four venues cast a long shadow over comedy at the Fringe. Many performers walk away in debt, but why is that and what are the alternatives? Stewart Lee and Bob Slayer offer an insider's view of how the Fringe really works Read more »| 31 Jul 2012 -
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Nick Mohammed: Mr Swallow
Lovely funny man Nick Mohammed talks about his Fringe flyering pitch and definitely not being a 'comiedienne' Read more »| 31 Jul 2012 -
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Mark Little: THEbullshitARTIST
Mark Little promises us some 'pure fucking showbiz' this year. Note: he lies... Read more »| 31 Jul 2012 -
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Loretta Maine: Bipolar - Interview
Rock goddess Loretta Maine would like Courtney Love to come round for a slumber party Read more »| 31 Jul 2012 -
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Markus Birdman: Love, Life & Death
Soaring back into Edinburgh, one of our favourites from 2011 is going to tell us about Love, Life and Death Read more »| 31 Jul 2012 -
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Brendon Burns: Home Stretch, Baby
Former Comedy Award winner Brendon Burns takes about growing old gratefully Read more »| 31 Jul 2012
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Chris Dangerfield: Sex Tourist
A show about sex tourism, sponsored by an escort service? Chris Dangerfield is set to be one of the most controversial acts of 2012 Read more »| 31 Jul 2012 -
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Tom Deacon: Deaconator
Radio 1's Tom Deacon offers up some advice on how to survive the Fringe Read more »| 30 Jul 2012 -
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Mark Restuccia: How to Succeed at Internet Dating
Mark Restuccia takes his search for love to Edinburgh Read more »| 29 Jul 2012 -
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David Trent: Spontaneous Comedian
Multimedia wizard David Trent talks about the influence of The Flaming Lips and where to buy cheap batteries Read more »| 29 Jul 2012 -
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Alan Davies: Life Is Pain
Alan Davies steps out from behind the QI desk to return to his standup roots at the 2012 Fringe Read more »| 28 Jul 2012 -
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Grainne Maguire: Where Are All The Fun Places And Are Lots Of People There Having Better Fun?
Grainne Maguire is on a mission to not be left out of anything ever and she's got an extensive To Do list check off over the Fringe... Read more »| 28 Jul 2012 -
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Dana Alexander: Breaking Through
Friendly, fun-loving Canadian Dana Alexander brightened up last year's Fringe with her debut Read more »| 28 Jul 2012 -
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Chris Dugdale: 2 Faced Deception
Bringing a touch of magic to the Fringe, Chris Dugdale is out to deceive you. Read more »| 28 Jul 2012 -
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Tom Stade: Tom Stade Totally Rocks!
Shouty Canadian monster Tom Stade is getting ready to rock the Fringe Read more »| 27 Jul 2012