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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FestivalsJames Adomian @ Gilded Balloon
A wasted hour from a talented comedian Read more »| 16 Aug 2017 -
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Lost Voice Guy @ The Stand
A good idea doesn't quite flourish in Lost Voice Guy's latest hour Lee Ridley, aka Lost Voice Guy, hates the Paralympics, which he sees as inspiration porn,... Read more »| 16 Aug 2017 -
FestivalsThe Not So Late Show @ Pleasance Dome
Potential brilliance from double act Ross Brierley and Joshua Sadler Read more »| 15 Aug 2017 -
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Helen Duff @ Assembly Roxy
An outlandish mix of confessional and therapeutic comedy from Helen Duff Read more »| 15 Aug 2017 -
FestivalsCarl Donnelly @ Heroes, BlundaBus
Carl Donnelly is anything but a blunderbuss as he subtly recounts his failed hallucinogenic 'cleanses' Read more »| 15 Aug 2017 -
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Thünderbards @ Gilded Balloon
Slick but strangely uninspiring sketches from the talented Thünderbards Read more »| 15 Aug 2017
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John Robins @ Pleasance Courtyard
John Robins is lovelorn but on form Read more »| 15 Aug 2017 -
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Desiree Burch @ Heroes, BlundaBus
Despite its title, Unfuckable is one hell of a ride Read more »| 15 Aug 2017 -
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Rose Matafeo @ Pleasance Courtyard
Rose Matafeo's excellent character work keeps this sophomore show afloat Read more »| 15 Aug 2017 -
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Phil Kay @ Heroes, Monkey Barrel
A characteristically free wheelin' show from Phil Kay Read more »| 15 Aug 2017 -
FestivalsJenny Bede @ Pleasance Courtyard
Jenny Bede has babies and musicals on her mind in Eggtime Read more »| 15 Aug 2017 -
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Joz Norris @ Heroes, The Hive
Joz Norris weaves a peculiar world with a lovely show Read more »| 15 Aug 2017 -
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Conor Drum @ Laughing Horse, Bar 50
A decent storyteller relying too heavily on stereotypes Read more »| 15 Aug 2017 -
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Bobby Mair @ Heroes, The Hive
Bobby Mair is on good form but his material is on the slight side Read more »| 15 Aug 2017 -
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Zach Zucker @ Underbelly, Cowgate
The audience aren't going along with Zach Zucker's plans Read more »| 15 Aug 2017