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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OpinionOn Stranger Tides: The Diversification of Comedy
One quarter of sketch/variety/fight club night Quippodrome, Edy Hurst sets sail to explore a sea change in comedy nights around the Northwest to see whether things might be getting a lot weirder. Read more »| 10 Jun 2015 -
SpotlightInterview with the Vampire: Fred Fletch v Dracula
Of all the wonders at this year's Magic Festival, one thing we didn't anticipate was Dracula. Rafael is a magician taking on the famous Count's duties at the closing gala, but we knew he was a true vampire when he agreed to an interview with Fred Fletch Read more »| 08 Jun 2015 -
OpinionCrystal Baws: June 2015
ARIESYou’re alarmed to find that your period has begun blotting dark red advertising messages onto the inside of your sanitary towels. This month&rsquo... Read more »| 04 Jun 2015 -
Guide
Let out your inner-animal at Edinburgh Zoo Nights
Jenni Ajderian investigates the intriguing set of night time events upcoming at Edinburgh Zoo Read more »| 04 Jun 2015 -
Guide
The Skinny Comedy Spotlight returns at Greater Manchester Fringe
Danny Sutcliffe, Will Setchell and Jayne Edwards are among the comics lined up for our second comedy showcase, as part of this year’s Greater Mancheste... Read more »| 01 Jun 2015 -
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Will Duggan: Comedy Spotlight
Will Duggan talks beating up Pop Idol contestants, making 15 minutes last 40 and being guided by ghosts. Read more »| 01 Jun 2015
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Watch Bad Movies with Great Comedians @ CCA, Glasgow
The bloke at the ticket office was smiling tonight as people asked where they could see the bad movie. For every so often a show comes along with an ide... Read more »| 27 May 2015 -
OpinionWhat the duck?
Fred Fletch leads horny cyber-spacemen into a honeytrap, with the help of his feathered friends Read more »| 13 May 2015 -
Interviews
Magic and its secret weapon: How Derren Brown uses comedy in his show
As he prepares to tour his new show, Miracle, master illusionist Derren Brown talks to The Skinny about comedy and its use in magic Read more »| 05 May 2015 -
Opinion
Crystal Baws: May 2015 Horoscopes
ARIESUranus slides back into your sign in May, leaving an immense skidmark all the way across the night sky. TAURUSWhen you die this month God takes you to ... Read more »| 01 May 2015 -
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Kiri Pritchard-McLean: Comedy Spotlight
The silent member of Gein's Family Giftshop is no fan of gong shows Read more »| 30 Apr 2015 -
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Fringe Dog: Comedy Spotlight
With hundreds of comedy shows already on sale, our Edinburgh Fringe 2015 coverage begins in conversation with celebrated critic and happy Norfolk Terrier Fringe Dog Read more »| 28 Apr 2015 -
Interviews
Romesh Ranganathan on politics & parenthood
Romesh Ranganathan talks to The Skinny about his current tour, his upcoming new show for the 2015 Fringe and his family's unique birthing plan schedule Read more »| 14 Apr 2015 -
Opinion
Crystal Baws: April 2015 Horoscopes
ARIESUpon entering my meditation tent, you must first remove any distracting items such as wallets, purses or phones and place them inside the gold container... Read more »| 13 Apr 2015 -
Guide
David Trent @ Joshua Brooks
Usually a den for dirty basslines and other such dance terminology a comedy reviewer has no business dabbling in, Joshua Brooks was transformed into a baseme... Read more »| 09 Apr 2015