Interviews
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FestivalsMark Thomas – Rambling Man
Mark Thomas tells us about his experiences in the West Bank Read more »| 11 Mar 2011 -
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Imran Yusuf: "My dream is to be bigger than Chris Rock"
Imran Yusuf talks to us about identity and the futility of box-ticking Read more »| 10 Mar 2011 -
FestivalsCaroline Rhea: "Doing stand-up comedy is like doing therapy"
Comedian Caroline Rhea caught up with The Skinny ahead of her Glasgow Comedy Festival appearance to remind us that there's more to her act than being Sabrina's aunt Read more »| 08 Mar 2011 -
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Aren't you off the telly?
Most stand-up comedians dream of one day starring in a hit sitcom, but what happens to their stand-up careers once they’ve hit the big time? We talked to some of them to find out Read more »| 07 Mar 2011 -
FestivalsGeorge Monbiot: Pull No Punches
George Monbiot talks to The Skinny about stirring up political debate ahead of his appearance at the Magners Glasgow International Comedy Festival Read more »| 07 Mar 2011 -
FestivalsCross-Examined: Keith Farnan
Keith Farnan tells us why he isn't a man with a plan Read more »| 03 Mar 2011
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In Profile: Steve Williams
The Welshman explains why heart trouble will always lure him back to Scotland Read more »| 03 Feb 2011 -
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Comedian of the Month: Sarah Cassidy
Floridian joker Sarah Cassidy tells us what she loves about Scotland Read more »| 04 Jan 2011 -
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In Profile: Stu Who?
Circuit stalwart Stu Who? tells us what he loves about comedy in the festive season Read more »| 30 Nov 2010 -
InterviewsIn Profile: Jason Cook
Jason Cook talks life, death, happiness and dolphins Read more »| 27 Oct 2010 -
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New Act of the Month: Matthew Winning
In between work for his PhD in the Economics of Renewable Energy, Matthew Winning is steadily making a name for himself in the Scottish comedy scene Read more »| 25 Oct 2010 -
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New Act of the Month: Stuart Mitchell
We named him as 'one to watch' on his first gig. 18 months later, and Stuart Mitchell looks like he won't be classed as a new act for long. We thought it was time to get to know him a little better. Read more »| 01 Oct 2010 -
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In Profile: Zoe Lyons
Introducing a new series profiling some of the best acts gigging around Scotland in the coming month Read more »| 27 Sep 2010 -
Interviews
Twitter – a blessing or a curse?
Big news in the comedy community has recently focussed on 'Cheggersgate', where Keith Chegwin has been stealing jokes from other comedians. Local act and prolific tweeter Teddy tells us about his own experiences Read more »| 03 Sep 2010 -
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Interview: Arj Barker
Arj Barker talks to Keir McAllister about Edinburgh, Chicago and Scandinivia Read more »| 10 Aug 2010