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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FestivalsBilly Kirkwood: Comedy Fizzbomb
As far as names go, few standup shows hit the nail quite so precisely on the head as this one. Seemingly raised on a diet of sherbet and artificial colouring... Read more »| 15 Mar 2010 -
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Benjamin Crellin: Apocalypse Soon
It’s the opening night of the Glasgow Comedy Festival and, somewhat perversely, Benjamin Crellin kicks things off with the end of the world. Peddling c... Read more »| 15 Mar 2010 -
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In Profile: Andrew Maxwell
He may appear as a small figure on a huge stage, but Andrew Maxwell will fill out the space with his gleeful storytelling. Born on the north side of Dublin, ... Read more »| 12 Mar 2010 -
FestivalsIn Profile: Shappi Khorsandi
Coming from a family of comedians – she has previously supported her father in the US as well as performed with her brother in How to be Iranian &ndash... Read more »| 12 Mar 2010 -
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Richard Herring: Return of the 'tache
The Magners Glasgow Comedy Festival is back in town with a whopping 356 shows on offer; a mix of stand-up, film and theatre. One of the acts whizzing through is Richard Herring, with his 5-Skinny rated Hitler Moustache. We chat to him about what he believes qualifies as good comedy Read more »| 04 Mar 2010 -
FestivalsThe Skinny @ Sloans
Fresh from the success of The Dullest Show at The Stand Edinburgh, The Skinny is staking its comedy claim on the west coast at the Magner’s Glasgow International Comedy Festival Read more »| 02 Mar 2010
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Write Here, Write Now
Everyone I know is writing a sitcom, including me. Read more »| 25 Jan 2010 -
Festivals
Magners Glasgow International Comedy Festival
The programme is now out for the Magners Glasgow International Comedy Festival, including shows presented by The Skinny. Read more »| 22 Jan 2010 -
Guide
Absolutely Amusing
Everyone’s a comedian, eh? That really seems to be the case at the moment in Scotland, with a booming comedy scene that’s bursting at the seams with wannabes, weirdos and not a little bit of exciting talent. Read more »| 19 Jan 2010 -
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Enjoy the Last Laugh at The Dullest Show
However bad life might seem, there are always a host of comics out there more bitter, twisted and broke than you could ever imagine and this dull January, The Skinny is offering you the opportunity to indulge in a little schadenfreude whilst they entertain you. Read more »| 04 Jan 2010 -
Interviews
One to Watch in 2010: Mark Nelson
Scottish comedians recommend Glasgow's Mark Nelson as the number one to keep an eye out for this year. Read more »| 01 Jan 2010 -
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Eddie Izzard: Stripped @ SECC
King of surrealism Eddie Izzard delights thousands in Glasgow, but the anticipation makes him retreat into safe territory. Read more »| 17 Nov 2009 -
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Eddie Izzard
Grab your tickets quick for Eddie Izzard's first UK tour in six years. Read more »| 14 Oct 2009 -
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Scottish Comedian of the Year Final 2009
Hamilton father of three John Gavin wins the fourth grand final of the Scottish Comedian of the Year contest. Read more »| 29 Sep 2009 -
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Tim Minchin: Ready for This?
Multi award winning comedian and damned fine bloke Tim Minchin tours his latest show around the UK, with dates around Scotland this October. Read more »| 28 Sep 2009