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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FestivalsTony Basnett @ Just the Tonic, The Caves
Tony Basnett turns a disaster-filled year into something naturally funny Read more »| 15 Aug 2019 -
FestivalsSam Haygarth @ Just the Tonic, Mash House
An urgent and hilarious hour tackling the climate crisis from Sam Haygarth Read more »| 15 Aug 2019 -
FestivalsNeal Portenza @ Heroes, Boteco
Neal Portenza is Australasia’s most successful bilge pump salesman Joshua Ladgrove in this cult classic in the making Read more »| 15 Aug 2019 -
FestivalsJohn Robins @ Pleasance Courtyard
An endlessly relatable hour of crippling shame from 2017 Edinburgh Comedy Award winner John Robins Read more »| 15 Aug 2019 -
FestivalsLou Sanders @ Monkey Barrel
The queen of dick jokes Lou Sanders returns to the Edinburgh Fringe after a very successful year Read more »| 15 Aug 2019 -
FestivalsRichard Stott @ Gilded Balloon Teviot
Richard Stott's debut Edinburgh Fringe show displays his strength and empathy Read more »| 15 Aug 2019
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FestivalsZach Zimmerman @ Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose
A witty Edinburgh Fringe debut from Zach Zimmerman that brings home some strong personal truths Read more »| 15 Aug 2019 -
FestivalsLaser Kiwi @ Assembly George Square
An evening of Kiwi clowning from an impressive trio Read more »| 14 Aug 2019 -
FestivalsWitch Hunt @ Pleasance Dome
A&E Comedy's new show is an odd concoction which fails to conjure comedic magic Read more »| 14 Aug 2019 -
FestivalsEdy Hurst @ Just the Tonic, Mash House
Edy Hurst's identity-crisis silliness is full of fun flashes, with an unfortunate patch of seriousness Read more »| 14 Aug 2019 -
FestivalsSam Nicoresti @ Heroes, SpiegelYurt
Sam Nicoresti's solo Fringe debut is an out-of-this-world adventure Read more »| 14 Aug 2019 -
FestivalsTom Glover @ PBH at Carnivore
A well-structured debut show from Leicester Best New Show nominee Tom Glover Read more »| 14 Aug 2019 -
FestivalsCourtney Pauroso @ Underbelly Cowgate
Courtney Pauroso wants to kick a can with you, become your best friend and then make you fall madly in love with her Read more »| 14 Aug 2019 -
FestivalsJonny Pelham @ Just the Tonic, The Caves
An unflinching tale of abuse and recovery which will hopefully start much-needed conversations Read more »| 13 Aug 2019 -
FestivalsSpencer Jones @ Pleasance Courtyard
Spencer Jones returns after a year away from the Fringe, armed with a never-ending supply of gags, tricks and props Read more »| 13 Aug 2019