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: The Dead
We don’t like talking about death; why not laugh about it instead? Read more »| 15 Aug 2016 -
FestivalsPaul Foot @ Underbelly, Cowgate
A mixed hour from the king of madcap Read more »| 15 Aug 2016 -
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 -
FestivalsEdinburgh 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 -
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Paul F. Taylor @ Bannermans, PBH Free Fringe
A mixed show from Paul F. Taylor, but one with some beautifully odd one-liners and observations Read more »| 12 Aug 2016 -
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Edinburgh Fringe Reviews: Sex and Animals
Sometimes the big issues require a different perspective Read more »| 12 Aug 2016 -
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Ruby Thomas @ Just the Tonic at the Caves
Ruby Thomas' debut hour is based on a strong idea, but doesn't live up to its potential Read more »| 12 Aug 2016 -
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Nicole Henriksen @ Underbelly, Cowgate
The spoken word performer and some-time stripper Nicole Henriksen essentially gives us a semi-naked TED Talk in Makin It Rain Outlining her own story in the... Read more »| 12 Aug 2016