Interviews
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InterviewsDoug Stanhope on controversy, outrage and Twitter
Just before #Swine11 rocked the Twittersphere, we caught up with comedy's master of the profane, Doug Stanhope Read more »| 30 Sep 2015 -
Comedy
Paul Smith: Comedy Spotlight
The Hot Water Comedy compere talks Gandhi, geese and crumbling in front of acting royalty Read more »| 10 Sep 2015 -
FestivalsFringe 2015: Comedy and Body Image
Helen Duff and Dave Chawner discuss body image, eating disorders and their Edinburgh Fringe shows. Read more »| 31 Aug 2015 -
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Connect 4: Will Mars interview
Stand-up Will Mars chats to The Skinny about both his established and new routines Read more »| 07 Aug 2015 -
Festivals
Making the Cut: NewsRevue's Tara Newton-Wordsworth
NewsRevue is the longest running live comedy show on the planet. Director Tara Newton-Wordsmith explains how to keep a classic show going. Read more »| 06 Aug 2015 -
Comedy
Foxdog Studios: Comedy Spotlight
Self-proclaimed IT rock'n'roll consultants Peter and Lloyd combine 'the two greatest arts of all time: music and computer programming'. And LOLs, of course Read more »| 06 Aug 2015
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FestivalsThe Free Fringe: Swapping the Bills for the Bucket
Comedians Stuart Goldsmith and Caroline Mabey remind us of the benefits of moving from the paid to the free fringe – for both artists and audiences Read more »| 05 Aug 2015 -
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Jo-Jo Bellini and John Robertson: Food and Redecorating in a Sex Club
Tasked with interviewing comedians Jo-Jo Bellini and John Robertson ahead of their Fringe shows, Fred Fletch used the opportunity to take them on a double-date to a sex club. Obviously. WARNING: Contains scenes most will find distressing Read more »| 31 Jul 2015 -
Books
Limmy's Daft Wee Interview
The Skinny braves the dark mind of Glasgow comedy hero Limmy to learn a little more about his new book: the appropriately titled Daft Wee Stories Read more »| 31 Jul 2015 -
Festivals
Phil Ellis: Funz and Gamez creator interviewed
His kids' show that wasn't really for kids, Funz and Gamez, became the word-of-mouth success of last year's Fringe, winning the Panel Prize and leading to a sitcom pilot. Confrontational comedian Phil Ellis prepares for Funz and Gamez Tooz Read more »| 31 Jul 2015 -
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Bridget Christie: The Absurdity of Ideas
With her book available and a new show arriving at The Stand, Bridget Christie talks to The Skinny about S-bends, schadenfreude and the handiness of bigots when mining for topical material Read more »| 31 Jul 2015 -
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Taking a Stand: Michael Che and Jena Friedman
American politicos Michael Che and Jena Friedman talk to The Skinny about the importance of taking risks in comedy. Read more »| 31 Jul 2015 -
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Adrienne Truscott and Kyle Kinane: Fun is the theme for American comedians
Kyle Kinane and Adrienne Truscott took very different paths into comedy and have different performance styles. Speaking to The Skinny, we found them both uncommonly happy to call themselves comedians Read more »| 30 Jul 2015 -
FestivalsEdinburgh Fringe Comedy 2015: Sophomore Syndrome
After conquering last year's Fringe, Best Newcomer winner Alex Edelman and nominees Dane Baptiste, Gein's Family Giftshop and Lazy Susan talk to The Skinny's comedy editors about the best and worst sequels. Read more »| 29 Jul 2015 -
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First Class Clowns
Puddles Pity Party, Deanna Fleysher, Spencer Jones and John-Luke Roberts have different levels of clown education, but all bring shows of distinction Read more »| 28 Jul 2015