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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FestivalsLarry Dean @ Assembly Checkpoint
Larry Dean’s at the top of his game with this hour about an amicable breakup Read more »| 09 Aug 2018 -
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Imran Yusuf @ The Stand's New Town Theatre
A fast-paced hour of intellectual and philosophical comedy that stays with you long after it ends Read more »| 08 Aug 2018 -
FestivalsAdam Hess @ Pleasance Courtyard
A breathless race through some of the Fringe’s strongest punchlines Read more »| 08 Aug 2018 -
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John-Luke Roberts @ Assembly George Square
This man’s wilful weirdness might just save the world… Read more »| 08 Aug 2018 -
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Bethany Black @ The Stand
A disjointed and difficult to follow hour, with no real big laughs Read more »| 08 Aug 2018 -
FestivalsGráinne Maguire @ Gilded Balloon
A confident hour from a comedian who has hit her stride Read more »| 08 Aug 2018
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Siblings @ Underbelly George Square
Hopelessly self-indulgent and repetitive sketch show from Siblings Read more »| 08 Aug 2018 -
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Mawaan Rizwan @ Pleasance Dome
Mawaan Rizwan's originality and imagination suggest he's a comedian with a bright future Read more »| 08 Aug 2018 -
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Sarah Callaghan @ Laughing Horse, Finnegan's Wake
An interesting new direction for Sarah Callaghan Read more »| 08 Aug 2018 -
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Roísín and Chiara @ Heroes, Boteco
A high energy hour of improvisation and sketches from a pair fizzing with chemistry Read more »| 08 Aug 2018 -
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Rory O'Keeffe @ PBH Free Fringe, Banshee Labyrinth
Rory O'Keeffe pens a love story Read more »| 08 Aug 2018 -
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Robyn Perkins @ Underbelly Bristo Square
Splits your ears rather than your sides Read more »| 07 Aug 2018 -
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Kiri Pritchard-McLean @ Pleasance Courtyard
Kiri Pritchard-McLean derives fine comedy from a difficult time in new Fringe hour Victim, Complex Read more »| 07 Aug 2018 -
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Micky Overman @ Pleasance Courtyard
Micky Overman's promising if hit-and-miss debut has you rooting for the villain Read more »| 07 Aug 2018 -
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Mr Swallow @ Pleasance Courtyard
Frustratingly uneven performance from one of the Fringe’s best-loved characters Read more »| 07 Aug 2018