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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GuideDavid O'Doherty @ Assembly Rooms
There are few comedians less offensive than David O'Doherty. A gentle Irish lad in a baseball cap, always armed with his trusty Yamaha, he appears to offer a... Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
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Toulson and Harvey @ Pleasance Courtyard
obvious zeal, but struggling to take flight Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
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Dylan Moran @ The Usher Hall, 8 Aug
At his most dastardly, like Connolly of old, Dylan Moran commands the stage with a cool affability. As such, it's no wonder he so quickly transcended the Por... Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
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Ed Byrne @ Pleasance Courtyard
Ed Byrne possesses some of the best qualities for success as a comedian. Funny, charming and Irish, he is separated from others on the circuit by his tangibl... Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
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Andrew Maxwell @ Pleasance Courtyard
Andrew Maxwell seems a likeable young scamp, with his mop of scruffy blonde hair and his impish Irish lilt. He'd probably be quite a nice chap to go shopping... Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
Opinion
Stars - August 2006
Horoscopes Leo 23/7 – 22/8The charts predict that an opportunity to relax will bring you much joy but beware inexpertly applied suntan cream when combi... Read more »| 14 Aug 2006
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The Thursday Show, Edinburgh Stand, June 22
Tony Law stood out, as an ideal headliner should Read more »| 15 Jul 2006 -
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SKINNY Recommended Comedy
1. Alex Horne heads a variety bill at the Edinburgh Stand, July 13-15. "I don't think crumpled trousers are a problem. They just get a bad press."2. Brendon ... Read more »| 15 Jul 2006 -
Interviews
Jim Jeffries
You've got to fake a smile about twenty times a day. I'm shit at it. Read more »| 15 Jul 2006 -
Interviews
Paddy Lannigan
I have a dance routine as the pope to a track of Ian Paisley singing sexual healing Read more »| 15 Jul 2006 -
Interviews
Kidneys and Spleen - Comedy for July
July is a chance for those who care about good comedy to beat the Fringe rush Read more »| 15 Jul 2006 -
Opinion
Comedian's Rant - Will Andrews
IF YOU ARE A COMEDIAN INTERESTED IN CONTRIBUTING TO THIS COLUMN EMAIL COMEDY@SKINNYMAG.CO.UK Read more »| 15 Jul 2006 -
Opinion
Stars - July 2006
You're reading the horoscopes section. Wise up! It's time to sort it out and take a grip of yourself (no, not like that) Read more »| 15 Jul 2006 -
Interviews
Seymour Mace
The freakiest thing that has happened in his life is taking acid and then going shopping in the centre of Tokyo while working over there as a clown. Read more »| 15 Jun 2006 -
Interviews
Jake O'Kane
While going back on for an encore someone once shouted at him, ""Not you, the other one!""
Read more »| 15 Jun 2006