Interviews
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InterviewsThe Flyting: A 400-Year Old Slagging Match
Those familiar with Whose lunch Is It Anyway?, Stu & Garry’s long-running afternoon improv show, will know the delight that these two take in shred... Read more »| 22 Nov 2011 -
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Chris Addison: "Stand-up is where it all comes from"
In the 1996 movie Multiplicity, Michael Keaton clones himself in an attempt to manage his busy schedule. It’s tempting to think that the technology des... Read more »| 18 Nov 2011 -
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Axis Of Awesome: "Any act is improved by an animatronic dragon"
The most awesome band in comedy prepare to rock their way to Glasgow Read more »| 14 Nov 2011 -
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New Act Of The Month: James Stewart
Name: James Stewart Age: 26 Based: Edinburgh Number of gigs to date: 150 How did you get into comedy? I knew I always wanted to do it. I watch endless Am... Read more »| 09 Nov 2011 -
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Andrew Lawrence: "Success went away a little bit"
Smart and acid-tongued, comedy underdog Andrew Lawrence looks back at why his career hasn't taken the same route as some of his contemporaries Read more »| 07 Nov 2011 -
InterviewsJimeoin: "So, what brings you to Edinburgh?"
The Skinny had a friendly chat with comedy legend Jimeoin recently. A very friendly chat... Read more »| 02 Nov 2011
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InterviewsBen Verth: Local Boy Makes Good
Edinburgh-based Ben Verth is a rising star on the local comedy scene. He tells us about the city’s comedy history and the places that inspire him Read more »| 01 Nov 2011 -
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Wicked Wenches: 'Why isn't there an angry woman on TV?'
Wicked Wenches is The Stand's monthly all-women stand-up show. The Skinny spoke to last month's Wenches about why they don't just talk about "cake & cushions" Read more »| 31 Oct 2011 -
InterviewsSteve-O: "Sobriety hasn't made me calm down"
Steve-O, of Jackass fame, tells The Skinny about the move from stunts to stand-up Read more »| 27 Oct 2011 -
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Claudia O'Doherty: "Sharks are the opposite of pandas"
This Autumn, Claudia and David O'Doherty (surname coincidental) follow up their 2009 book 100 Facts About Pandas with 100 Facts About Sharks. Claudia tells us why Read more »| 27 Oct 2011 -
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Reginald D Hunter: "Complexity is beautiful"
Reginald D Hunter performed his first stand-up gig for a bet, having previously trained as an actor . A fiercely intelligent commentator on an unlimited rang... Read more »| 13 Oct 2011 -
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Noel Fielding: The Mighty Brush
Boosh star pours his art out. Read more »| 11 Oct 2011 -
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Craig Campbell: "Almost anyone can write a joke"
Following a tour with Frankie Boyle and his most successful Edinburgh Fringe to date, Canadian Craig Campbell is in the ascendancy Read more »| 30 Sep 2011 -
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Margaret Cho: "I think it would be great if everyone was ordered to get gay married”
One of America's most provocative comedians, Margaret Cho is on a world tour that begins and ends in Scotland. But where is she now? Read more »| 29 Sep 2011 -
FestivalsInterview: Lee Camp
Simon Fielding catches up with angry American Lee Camp, one of the breakthrough acts at this year's Fringe. Read more »| 06 Sep 2011