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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FestivalsEdinburgh Fringe 2017: Terrier Awards
Unsurpassable comedy critic Fringe Dog announces the winners of the 2017 Edinburgh Fringe Terrier Awards Read more »| 25 Aug 2017 -
FestivalsChris 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 -
FestivalsMurder, 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 -
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Scott Agnew @ Gilded Balloon
Scott Agnew gives a raw performance about dressing-up and being dressed-down Read more »| 17 Aug 2017 -
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Rob Auton @ Just the Tonic, The Caves
More puns than buns in Rob Auton's hair-raising show Read more »| 17 Aug 2017 -
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Red Bastard @ Pleasance Courtyard
An exorcism of our lies by the buffoon provocateur Read more »| 17 Aug 2017 -
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Athena Kugblenu @ Underbelly Med Quad
Relevant and timely, Athena Kugblenu has both insight and talent. Read more »| 17 Aug 2017 -
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Fin Taylor @ Just the Tonic, The Tron
Both raging and thought provoking, Fin Taylor blasts his audience at The Tron Read more »| 17 Aug 2017