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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SpotlightSeann Walsh: Comedy Spotlight
Seann Walsh (Foster's Award nominee 2013, Live At The Apollo) brings his observational storytelling to both Glasgow and Edinburgh this weekend. He answers a very special set of Spotlight questions devised by Fred Fletch. Read more »| 17 Mar 2015 -
Opinion
My Glasgow: Georgina the Bride
Georgina the Bride is the evil alter-ego of character comedian Anna Morris (ITV2’s Bad Bridesmaid). She has her own popular YouTube series and is hosting a Woman of the Year awards show as part of her show Would Like to Thank Read more »| 17 Mar 2015 -
GuideGary Delaney: Purist
"What I like about that joke," says Gary Delaney, "is that people turn to each other and say 'oboe'. Even Derren Brown can't do that." If Derren Brown... Read more »| 13 Mar 2015 -
OpinionMy Glasgow: Des Clarke
Des Clarke presents Capital Radio’s Scottish breakfast show and he's about to embark on his first stand-up tour in five years. Writing our first My Glasgow column, Clarke highlights the city's penchant for nicknames Read more »| 11 Mar 2015 -
InterviewsComedy comes first: Ellie Taylor on her debut tour
Ellie Taylor's debut show Elliementary arrives for one night at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival as part of her tour. She speaks to us about the importance of crafting that first hour of comedy and having a uniquely supportive mother Read more »| 11 Mar 2015 -
GuideSusan Calman: Lady Like
Coming to see a comedian close to their home turf means you may be privy to any number of DVD extras that won’t come out at any other point during the ... Read more »| 06 Mar 2015
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Spotlight
Sam & Tom: Comedy Spotlight
Crashing kids' parties and willing to face a folkloric cannibal half-beast in battle, Sam & Tom are the most eager new beavers on the scene Read more »| 06 Mar 2015 -
Festivals
Cara Comedian: Josie Long on her new show Cara Josephine
She comes and goes. Embarking on her sixth nationwide tour Cara Josephine, Josie Long talks to us about growing up standing up Read more »| 04 Mar 2015 -
Opinion
Crystal Baws: March 2015 Horoscopes
ARIESThis month, having heard that methane released in cow farts is a major factor contributing to global warming, you invent a revolutionary new wind turbin... Read more »| 01 Mar 2015 -
Spotlight
Jack Evans: Comedy Spotlight
The man at the helm of one of Manchester's finest/weirdest comedy nights considers a possible previous existence as a leech collector. Yum Read more »| 03 Feb 2015 -
Guide
Brendon Burns @ Lantern Theatre, 31 January
Burns starts his first ever Liverpool gig with a modicum of trepidation. He did, after all, receive death threats over five years ago for material ... Read more »| 03 Feb 2015 -
Opinion
Crystal Baws: February 2015 Horoscopes
ARIESWhen your wife asks you if her bum looks big in a new dress, always tell her the truth: that you are the Lord of Chaos and that upon the rising of the b... Read more »| 01 Feb 2015 -
Interviews
Thinking Outside the Box: Brendon Burns on his new tour
Touring the nation with a brand new comedy show, but actively avoiding comedy clubs? Incendiary Aussie Brendon Burns tells us why he's gigging everywhere but the places you might expect him Read more »| 23 Jan 2015 -
Interviews
Rapper Laughs: An Introduction to Crapbattles
Naturally neurotic and filled with self-loathing, standup comedians might not be the most likely of rap battlers – but the link between comedy and hip-hop is stronger than you might think, as Liverpool's upcoming Crapbattles demonstrate Read more »| 09 Jan 2015 -
Opinion
Robin Williams: A Remembrance
Comedian Will Franken reflects on a friendship with the late, great standup and actor, whose passing last year shook the comedy world Read more »| 07 Jan 2015