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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Interviews
Knightmare Live's Paul Flannery on RPG Shows
Paul Flannery is the retro-genius who brought 80s hit show Knightmare back as a Fringe experience; this year he's also rolling The M.M.O.R.P.G. Show into the Counting House Read more »| 04 Aug 2016 -
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Jess Robinson on her new show Impressive
Sensational singer and impressionist Jess Robinson rocks into Pleasance with a full live band Read more »| 04 Aug 2016 -
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Pierre Novellie on politics and his Fringe show
Political events have caught up with Pierre Novellie's third Edinburgh hour despite the show being about what is 'cool' Read more »| 03 Aug 2016 -
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Abi Roberts on Russia: Comedy Spotlight
Abi Roberts holds the distinction of being the only UK comic to perform stand-up in Russian, and in Russia. The experience informs her new show Anglichanka a... Read more »| 03 Aug 2016 -
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Behind the scenes with The Improverts
A chat with The Improverts producer Eleanor Hall on how the troupe work as a team Read more »| 03 Aug 2016 -
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Women in Comedy festival: Full line-up revealed
The full line-up for the fourth annual Women in Comedy festival has now been revealed, with standup stars like Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Jackie Hagan, Harriet Dyer and Sophie Willan all on the bill. Read more »| 02 Aug 2016
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Living on 24 Hours: Mary Lynn Rajskub interview
24 Hours with Mary Lynn Rajskub namechecks the TV series the American comedian is best known for, but her longstanding comedy smarts should make Edinbur... Read more »| 02 Aug 2016 -
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Max and Ivan on Edinburgh Fringe show Our Story
Perennial Fringe favourites Max and Ivan bring an autobiographical show to Pleasance Dome and tell us about how their art has changed over the years Read more »| 02 Aug 2016 -
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Crystal Baws: August 2016 Horoscopes
Mystic Mark shares his August predictions... Read more »| 02 Aug 2016 -
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Liam Williams on his debut play Travesty
Liam Williams has taken a break from his eloquent stand-up performances to write a play about the 'ethical dimensions of modern love' Read more »| 02 Aug 2016 -
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Stitched up: Diane Spencer interview
Last year, Diane Spencer gave us Power Tool, a truly glorious stitch-up of her former employer Nancy Dell’Olio. This year her Edinburgh show suggests s... Read more »| 30 Jul 2016 -
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Elf Lyons interview: Does Mum know best?
Multi-talented Elf Lyons is about to find out if honesty is the best policy where family relationships are concerned. Read more »| 29 Jul 2016 -
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Matt Winning on Edinburgh Fringe show Ragnarok
With three shows in his hectic Fringe plans this year, it's no wonder Matt Winning's had his mind on the end of the world Read more »| 29 Jul 2016 -
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Nina Conti interview: In Two Minds
To become popular through an obscure art form is surely not as easy as Nina Conti makes it look, but then the ventriloquist is never alone Read more »| 29 Jul 2016 -
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Birthday Girls on their Edinburgh Fringe return
Birthday Girls chat about sketch comedy's missing generation, the importance of a bruising Fringe experience and how to cultivate the exact aroma of a deep fat fryer Read more »| 29 Jul 2016