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 Reviews: Comedy from Tragedy
It turns out misery loves company, as dark humour has wound its way into several series-of-unfortunate-events gigs at the Fringe Read more »| 15 Aug 2016 -
FestivalsRandy Writes A Novel @ Underbelly, Potterow
Randy raises eyebrows at an invigorating late-night show, and is surprisingly opinionated for someone made of purple felt Read more »| 15 Aug 2016 -
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Spencer Jones @ Heroes, The Hive
The hilarious Herbert retains his title as the loveliest clown in all of Edinburgh Read more »| 15 Aug 2016 -
FestivalsTom Walker @ Underbelly, George Square
Tom Walker’s Beep Boop stands out amid the highbrow artistry in that it is gratifyingly immature An Australian clown with a Peter Pan syndrome, Tom Wa... Read more »| 15 Aug 2016 -
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Edinburgh Fringe Reviews: The Dead
We don’t like talking about death; why not laugh about it instead? Read more »| 15 Aug 2016 -
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Paul Foot @ Underbelly, Cowgate
A mixed hour from the king of madcap Read more »| 15 Aug 2016
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FestivalsEdinburgh Fringe Reviews: Secrets and Lies
A surprising amount of honesty and acceptance comes out in these shows about secrets, lies and infidelity Read more »| 15 Aug 2016 -
FestivalsRichard Gadd @ Banshee Labyrinth, PBH Free Fringe
Monkey See Monkey Do may be as important as it is hilarious Talking about issues surrounding mental health, masculinity, one’s own demons, sexuality a... Read more »| 15 Aug 2016 -
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Edinburgh Fringe Reviews: Music and Mayhem
Sex, death and intrigue make for great song material, and go perfectly with a side of gags in these darkly comic musical numbers. Read more »| 15 Aug 2016 -
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Nick Mohammed @ Pleasance Courtyard
Mr Swallow returns to Pleasance on spectacular form. Read more »| 14 Aug 2016 -
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Annie McGrath @ Pleasance Courtyard
A strong debut from Annie McGrath. Read more »| 14 Aug 2016 -
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Edinburgh Fringe Reviews: Based on the Book
Bookworms will find plenty to enjoy in these two shows. Read more »| 14 Aug 2016 -
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Bourgeois and Maurice @ Underbelly, Cowgate
If you like your cabaret with the smartest of aliens in the room, look no further than Bourgeois and Maurice. Read more »| 14 Aug 2016 -
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Edinburgh Fringe Reviews: Money
These comics present us with philosophy, practicality and pedantic observations on that stuff that makes the world (and the Fringe) go round Read more »| 14 Aug 2016 -
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Edinburgh Fringe Reviews: Gentlemen
Two lovely shows at Dragonfly feature brilliant takes on archaic characters. Read more »| 12 Aug 2016