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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FestivalsLara Ricote on returning to the Fringe with INKLING
We catch up with Lara Ricote as she returns with her third Fringe hour, INKLING Read more »| 03 Aug 2026 -
FestivalsCrystal Clear: Dan Tiernan on new Fringe show Quartz and All
Double Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Dan Tiernan reflects on the relationship between magic and comedy, and speaks lovingly about the influence of crystals on his new show, Quartz and All Read more »| 03 Aug 2026 -
FestivalsEdinburgh Fringe 2026: 24 comedy shows to catch
Our Comedy editor picks out a full day's worth of shows to look out for at this year's Fringe, from character comedy to stand-up to two separate shows about monks Read more »| 31 Jul 2026 -
FestivalsPrince Wilfred, Paul Sykes and Shaun Guff on their Edinburgh Fringe plans
Big characters Prince Wilfred, Paul Sykes and Shaun Guff (aka Lil Wenker, Zoe Cousin and Clementine Bogg-Hargroves) on the highs and lows of performing at the Edinburgh Fringe, the journey it's taken them to get there, and what it takes to be a man today Read more »| 30 Jul 2026 -
FestivalsEdinburgh Fringe 2026: Our Scottish, Irish & Welsh comedy picks
Our trusty team of Comedy writers have prepared the ultimate in-house competition: a Battle of the Celts, where we present to you our favourite Scottish, Irish and Welsh acts to watch at this year's Edinburgh Fringe Read more »| 29 Jul 2026 -
OpinionTaking a Stand: Why we should all like stand-up comedy
An article by our new Comedy editor on why we should all like stand-up comedy – even if we don't really like it Read more »| 15 Jul 2026
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GuideScottish Comedy Highlights: July 2026
It's nearly Fringe time, which means works-in-progress a-plenty at comedy clubs across Scotland this month Read more »| 29 Jun 2026 -
InterviewsBehind the Mic: That's Clown
Hannah Cruickshank and Jeff Khan are a pair of absolute clowns. With an aim to make clowning accessible to all, particularly outside of the Fringe, they talk about their monthly gig, That's Clown Read more »| 15 Jun 2026 -
OpinionNight Fever: SNL UK and Scotland's comedy scene
The US institution has kicked its first season in the UK squarely in the dick thanks to a brilliant team and a helping hand from a little old place called Scotland Read more »| 04 Jun 2026 -
GuideScottish Comedy Highlights: June 2026
Ah, June. The sweet calm before the almighty Fringe storm – drink it in with WIPs from Kate Hammer, Sam Lake, Eva Peroni, MC Hammersmith and more... Read more »| 29 May 2026 -
InterviewsThe rise and rise of Fatiha El-Ghorri
Fatiha El-Ghorri will knock you out, if you don't come to her debut tour Cockney Stacking Doll Read more »| 14 May 2026 -
InterviewsThe Skinny on… Stuart McPherson
This spring, Stuart McPherson takes Crisps and a Lie Down, his celebrated Fringe show from last year, on tour. Ahead of the tour's conclusion in Glasgow, we subject him to our monthly Q&A Read more »| 12 May 2026 -
GuideScottish Comedy Highlights: May 2026
May brings stars of Saturday Night Live UK and some exciting work-in-progress shows to Scotland's comedy clubs and theatres Read more »| 01 May 2026 -
Interviews
Behind the Mic: King Tut's Ha Ha Hut
We chat to Linzi Wright, the brains behind the new night at the iconic King Tut's in Glasgow, where comedy's back on the menu after a 14-year absence Read more »| 16 Apr 2026 -
GuideScottish Comedy Highlights: April 2026
In April's comedy round-up, there's plenty of clowning and improv, a new night in an unexpected Glasgow venue, and tour returns for some Fringe hits Read more »| 30 Mar 2026