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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FestivalsArnold Brown on the Fringe and his new podcast
The first stand-up to win the Edinburgh Comedy Award, Arnold Brown shares some comedy memories and talks about his new podcast Are You Feeling Funny? Read more »| 30 Jul 2018 -
FestivalsJordan Brookes, Rachel Fairburn and Catherine Bohart on OCD in comedy
Catherine Bohart, Rachel Fairburn and Jordan Brookes talk about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Read more »| 30 Jul 2018 -
FestivalsUndivided Inattention: Comedians on ADHD
Edd Hedges, Ross Brierley and Kiri Pritchard-McLean discuss problems they've had with attention since childhood Read more »| 30 Jul 2018 -
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Beth Vyse, Naomi Paxton & Enter the Dragons on character comedy
Beth Vyse, Naomi Paxton and clowning duo Abigail Dooley and Emma Edwards talk about motherhood, sisterhood and kicking ageing up the arse Read more »| 30 Jul 2018 -
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John Dowie: Before Comedy Captured the Edinburgh Fringe
Ahead of his appearance at Fringe by the Sea with his memoir, John Dowie speaks to The Skinny about being the first solo comedian in Edinburgh Read more »| 27 Jul 2018 -
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Christopher Macarthur-Boyd and Rosco McClelland on Friendship and Comedy
Comedians and best friends Christopher Macarthur-Boyd and Rosco McClelland have both emerged from the local comedy scene to bring their debut shows to Edinburgh Read more »| 27 Jul 2018
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Simon Munnery on The Wreath
Simon Munnery's new show is about one of his old jokes; what happens when a joke meets its maker? Read more »| 27 Jul 2018 -
FestivalsPaul Sinha on the Personal and Political
After an acclaimed 2017 show on heartbreak, Paul Sinha's new show about ageing once again draws on matters closer to home Read more »| 27 Jul 2018 -
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Marjolein Robertson on Standing up for Shetland
From Shetland to Edinburgh via Amsterdam and New York, stand-up Marjolein Robertson has plenty of tales to tell Read more »| 26 Jul 2018 -
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Jack Barry, Brett Goldstein and Norris & Parker on sex and comedy
Jack Barry, Brett Goldstein and sketch duo Norris & Parker discuss relationships, from threesomes to fornicating with the devil Read more »| 26 Jul 2018 -
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First Look at Sacha Baron Cohen's Who Is America?
Whet your appetite for tonight’s first episode of Sacha Baron Cohen’s Who Is America? with this outrageous ten minute clip of US politicians endorsing guns for kindergarteners Read more »| 16 Jul 2018 -
Tv RadioSacha Baron Cohen is back with an explosive new show
Prankster extraordinaire Sacha Baron Cohen is back with a new show Who Is America?, which promises to feature guest appearances from Sarah Palin, Dick Cheney and Roy Moore – and they’re not happy about it Read more »| 13 Jul 2018 -
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Coming of Vague: Meet Maisie Adam
Ahead of her debut hour Vague, 2017 So You Think You're Funny? winner Maisie Adam chats about launching her comedy career at an idyllic literary festival Read more »| 12 Jul 2018 -
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Siân Davies on working-class comedians at the Fringe
Showcasing a host of exciting new acts, comedian Siân Davies is taking her crowdfunded show Best In Class to this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe Read more »| 10 Jul 2018 -
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Edinburgh Fringe 2018: What the Star Ratings Mean
While digging through Edinburgh Fringe comedy reviews, canine critic Fringe Dog uncovers a scandal Read more »| 06 Jul 2018