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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FestivalsMaisie Adam wins So You Think You're Funny? 2017
Maisie Adam wins So You Think You’re Funny's grand final in its 30th year Read more »| 28 Aug 2017 -
FestivalsJordan Brookes @ Pleasance Courtyard
Jordan Brookes' tribute to his nan is intense, insane and exceptional Read more »| 25 Aug 2017 -
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Sophie Willan @ Pleasance Courtyard
Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated Sophie Willan's show is a shrewd look at labelling Read more »| 25 Aug 2017 -
FilmFleabag is coming back for a second series
Phoebe Waller-Bridge confirms she’s making a new series of her comedy Fleabag, but it won’t be with us until 2019 Read more »| 25 Aug 2017 -
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Adventures in Edinburgh Fringe Flyering
Comedian Ellen Waddell took our flyerer-at-large Emma O'Brien on a jaunt to show us the secret life of flyering Read more »| 25 Aug 2017 -
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Edinburgh Fringe 2017: Terrier Awards
Unsurpassable comedy critic Fringe Dog announces the winners of the 2017 Edinburgh Fringe Terrier Awards Read more »| 25 Aug 2017
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Chris Washington @ Just the Tonic, The Mash House
A good natured show from Best Newcomer nominee Chris Washington Read more »| 24 Aug 2017 -
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Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2017: Shortlist announced
The nominees for this year's Edinburgh Comedy Awards for best show and best newcomer have been revealed Read more »| 23 Aug 2017 -
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Alice Fraser @ Gilded Balloon
Alice Fraser's Empire spreads its ideas too thinly, but is an impressive and ambitious hour Read more »| 23 Aug 2017 -
FestivalsJonny Pelham @ Gilded Balloon
A characteristically thoughtful show from Jonny Pelham Read more »| 21 Aug 2017 -
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James and Jamesy @ Gilded Balloon
Double act James and Jamesy present a tea party-inspired show elevated by its audience Read more »| 21 Aug 2017 -
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Rachel Parris @ Pleasance Dome
Notable keys and jokes in this confident piece on speeches Read more »| 21 Aug 2017 -
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Murder, She Didn't Write @ Pleasance Courtyard
Murderous hilarity ensues in an improvised whodunnit Read more »| 21 Aug 2017 -
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Otto and Astrid @ Underbelly Cowgate
Dance pop meets its clown saviours in Eurosmash! Read more »| 21 Aug 2017 -
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The Delightful Sausage @ Just the Tonic, The Caves
Joyfully surreal adventure into the dark web Read more »| 18 Aug 2017