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FestivalsFringe on a Theme: Returning Fringe Legends
At the Fringe it is easy to focus on new artists and overlook those who helped shaped stand-up before it became a viable career – here's where to catch those legends in Edinburgh this year Read more »| 26 Jul 2017 -
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Limmy plans new online sketch show
The comedian plans to launch a new sketch show with monthly episodes online Read more »| 21 Jul 2017 -
FestivalsEdinburgh Fringe: What to see at the Big Four
With the release of Assembly, Gilded Balloon, Pleasance and Underbelly's joint brochure for Edinburgh Fringe, here are our top four picks from the 'big four' Read more »| 01 Jun 2017 -
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Victoria Wood to be celebrated with Bury statue
The late, great comedian will be honoured with a statue in her hometown of Bury Read more »| 15 May 2017 -
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Sofie Hagen plans marathon live stream
The comedian joins forces with Mark Watson for a marathon livestream Read more »| 20 Apr 2017 -
GuideBryan Ghosh crowned Edinburgh Revue Champion 2017
The annual Edinburgh Revue competition pitched 13 comedy hopefuls against each other at Teviot House Read more »| 05 Apr 2017
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Carnival Fifty Six reveals comedy stage line-up
The new Dundee music festival has unveiled the comedy line-up for its inaugural edition Read more »| 24 Mar 2017 -
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Brass Eye doc to screen at Manchester TV festival
Pilot Light TV Festival will screen Chris Morris’s seminal comedy Brass Eye in full, alongside a new documentary on the show from director Michael Cumming Read more »| 23 Mar 2017 -
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Iain Connell & Robert Florence: Uncles @ Òran Mór
Uncles is a show of subtle ambition which only falters due to its enormous potential Iain Connell and Robert Florence's new live show has an understated set... Read more »| 20 Mar 2017 -
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Josie Long @ The Stand
Josie Long's new show is underpinned by some great ideas about personal and political uncertainty but doesn't always get into its stride Read more »| 09 Mar 2017 -
GuideQuizlington Mill 2: Raise money for Islington Mill!
Join The Skinny for a super special pub quiz raising money for Islington Mill's roof repair fund (and celebrating The Skinny North's fourth birthday while we're at it!). Read more »| 02 Mar 2017 -
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Glasgow Comedy Festival 2017: The Rising Stars
Five Glasgow shows featuring emerging artists from the comedy scene Read more »| 01 Mar 2017 -
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A Guide to India's amazing Comedy Scene
Amazon Prime recently launched in India and promptly commissioned 14 comedy specials – but this is only the tip of the iceberg. Tamara Mathias explains why comedy is in such demand on the subcontinent and introduces a pick of breakthrough acts. Read more »| 27 Feb 2017 -
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Please Release Me: Hidden Comedy Classics Online
It's never been easier to find your favourite niche comedy on the net, but many cult series remain obscure or crying out for further development – and in many cases lack any official release at all. We unearth some comedy treasures buried online... Read more »| 24 Feb 2017 -
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Glasgow Comedy Festival announces 2017 programme
The Glasgow Comedy Festival celebrates its fifteenth year with over 470 shows across 50 venues offering plenty of comedy highlights to choose from. Read more »| 12 Jan 2017