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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FestivalsMichael Odewale @ Pleasance Courtyard
Michael Odewale's debut Fringe show is packed with observations on race and being a better person, but with less punch than some peers Read more »| 07 Aug 2019 -
FestivalsDave Fensome @ Laughing Horse, City Cafe
Dave Fensome’s debut Fringe hour tells the tale of how his life has been reframed following a traumatic event and an ADHD diagnosis Read more »| 07 Aug 2019 -
FestivalsTarot @ Pleasance Courtyard
A spooky sketch show from members of Gein's Family Giftshop and Goose Read more »| 06 Aug 2019 -
FestivalsSchalk Bezuidenhout @ Pleasance Courtyard
An assured debut reveals Schalk Bezuidenhout to be an interesting new voice in comedy Read more »| 05 Aug 2019 -
FestivalsThe Best Comedy Shows of Edinburgh Fringe 2019
Our favourite Edinburgh Fringe comedy shows – find all of our four- and five-star reviews here Read more »| 01 Aug 2019 -
BooksSofie Hagen on her new book Happy Fat
Sofie Hagen brings her new book Happy Fat to the Edinburgh Book Festival – we talk audience responses, changing perceptions, and being Danish in Brexit Britain Read more »| 29 Jul 2019
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FestivalsThe Terriers: Fringedog's Edinburgh Fringe Awards
hallo and hooray !!! its time to announce the categories for the fourth annual terrier awards Read more »| 26 Jul 2019 -
OpinionICYMI: Stephen Buchanan on I'm Alan Partridge
BBC New Comedy Award Winner Stephen Buchanan dives headfirst into the wonderful world of Partridge. Jurassic Park! Read more »| 23 Jul 2019 -
FestivalsJosie Long on her return to the Edinburgh Fringe
As Fringe darling Josie Long returns to the festival with her first full run in five years, we chat to her about being hopeful and how motherhood has unearthed boundless love Read more »| 22 Jul 2019 -
FestivalsSophie Duker on wokeness and her creative babies
Sophie Duker is already making waves in the comedy world with appearances on Mock the Week and Frankie Boyle's New World Order, as well as running an infamous People of Colour comedy night. This August she embarks on her debut hour Read more »| 22 Jul 2019 -
FestivalsMental Health, Self Care and the Edinburgh Fringe
The Fringe can be a tough old slog for everyone in Edinburgh. Emma O'Brien speaks to comedian Juliette Burton and has a brainwave which might save the day Read more »| 22 Jul 2019 -
FestivalsEdinburgh Fringe 2019: Comedy writers' picks
Ahead of this year's Edinburgh Fringe, some of our comedy writers pick out their highlights Read more »| 18 Jul 2019 -
InterviewsClimate chaos: Edinburgh Fringe's most urgent challenge
We speak to Matt Winning, Jon Long and Isla Cowan about the pressing challenge that is our climate emergency Read more »| 18 Jul 2019 -
FestivalsFive local comics' guide to the Edinburgh Fringe
Local(ish) acts ask each other local(ish) questions about their Fringe experiences, definitely not ripped off from a well-known radio programme which rhymes with 'main attraction' Read more »| 17 Jul 2019 -
OpinionICYMI: Hari Kanth on The Mighty Boosh
BBC New Comedy Award Finalist Hari Kanth takes us on the ultimate journey through time and space as he takes a look at The Mighty Boosh Read more »| 12 Jul 2019