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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FestivalsRose Matafeo @ Pleasance Courtyard
Rose Matafeo's excellent character work keeps this sophomore show afloat Read more »| 15 Aug 2017 -
FestivalsPhil Kay @ Heroes, Monkey Barrel
A characteristically free wheelin' show from Phil Kay Read more »| 15 Aug 2017 -
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Jenny 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 -
FestivalsConor 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 -
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Kae Kurd @ Pleasance Courtyard
An impressive and promising debut from Kae Kurd Read more »| 15 Aug 2017 -
FestivalsIngrid Oliver @ Pleasance Courtyard
The gift of the gab is explored in Ingrid Oliver's character show Read more »| 15 Aug 2017 -
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Elf Lyons @ Underbelly Med Quad
A take on Swan Lake involving parrots, sharks and crocodiles Read more »| 15 Aug 2017 -
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Douglas Walker @ Underbelly George Square
A skilful and playful show from Douglas Walker Read more »| 15 Aug 2017 -
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Stuart Laws @ Pleasance Courtyard
Some tall tales with Stuart Laws Read more »| 15 Aug 2017 -
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Stoph Demetriou @ Laughing Horse, Free Sisters
A mixed bag of a debut solo show from Stoph Demetriou Read more »| 14 Aug 2017 -
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Francesco De Carlo @ Underbelly George Square
A tame if pleasing hour with Francesco De Carlo Read more »| 14 Aug 2017 -
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Dane Baptiste @ Pleasance Courtyard
A high-reaching hour from Dane Baptiste Read more »| 14 Aug 2017