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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Chris Turner @ Pleasance Courtyard
A stand-up meditation on memory Read more »| 26 Aug 2016 -
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Mat Ewins @ Heroes, The Hive
Character-comedian Mat Ewins latest hour is a mischievous romp – silly right to it’s whimsical core – and a glorious hour of comedy Read more »| 26 Aug 2016 -
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Nath Valvo @ Gilded Balloon
Nominated for this year's Newcomer Award, Nath Valvo is a very talented comedian, but his show is hit-and-miss Read more »| 26 Aug 2016 -
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Sofie Hagen @ Liquid Room, PBH Free Fringe
2015's Best Newcomer returns with a terrific show Read more »| 25 Aug 2016 -
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Lucy McCormick @ Underbelly, Cowgate
Triple Threat's 'shock' take on the Bible is just plain tiresome Read more »| 25 Aug 2016 -
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Simon Munnery @ The Stand
Simon Munnery celebrates three decades at the Fringe with another fine hour of stand-up Read more »| 25 Aug 2016
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Jenny Collier @ Underbelly, Med Quad
A pleasant and enjoyable first hour from Jenny Collier Read more »| 25 Aug 2016 -
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Seymour Mace @ The Stand
Seymour Mace truly defies the norm in a characteristically chaotic hour, and breaks the conventional star rating system in the process Read more »| 25 Aug 2016 -
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Masud Milas @ Underbelly, Med Quad
A classy first hour of stand-up from Masud Milas Read more »| 25 Aug 2016 -
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Jamali Maddix @ Pleasance Courtyard
A debut from a comedian with a lot of potential, but who skims the surface of some deep waters Read more »| 25 Aug 2016 -
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Brennan Reece @ Pleasance Courtyard
Brennan Reece displays a lot of promise in his debut Everglow. Read more »| 25 Aug 2016 -
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Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2016: The Nominees
The nominees for this year's Edinburgh Comedy Awards have been announced Read more »| 24 Aug 2016 -
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Scott Gibson @ Gilded Balloon
Scott Gibson's debut is cerebral comedy in a very literal sense Read more »| 24 Aug 2016 -
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Exclusive: Fringe 2016 Terrier Awards Announced
The First Terrier Awards are revealed by master critic Fringe Dog Read more »| 24 Aug 2016 -
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Talking to Strangers @ Assembly, George Square
Fans of the radio show will find much to enjoy in the live performance of Talking to Strangers Instead of an Edinburgh show going on to become a R... Read more »| 24 Aug 2016