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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OpinionCrystal Baws: August 2016 Horoscopes
Mystic Mark shares his August predictions... Read more »| 02 Aug 2016 -
FestivalsLiam Williams on his debut play Travesty
Liam Williams has taken a break from his eloquent stand-up performances to write a play about the 'ethical dimensions of modern love' Read more »| 02 Aug 2016 -
FestivalsStitched up: Diane Spencer interview
Last year, Diane Spencer gave us Power Tool, a truly glorious stitch-up of her former employer Nancy Dell’Olio. This year her Edinburgh show suggests s... Read more »| 30 Jul 2016 -
FestivalsElf Lyons interview: Does Mum know best?
Multi-talented Elf Lyons is about to find out if honesty is the best policy where family relationships are concerned. Read more »| 29 Jul 2016 -
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Matt Winning on Edinburgh Fringe show Ragnarok
With three shows in his hectic Fringe plans this year, it's no wonder Matt Winning's had his mind on the end of the world Read more »| 29 Jul 2016 -
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Nina Conti interview: In Two Minds
To become popular through an obscure art form is surely not as easy as Nina Conti makes it look, but then the ventriloquist is never alone Read more »| 29 Jul 2016
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Birthday Girls on their Edinburgh Fringe return
Birthday Girls chat about sketch comedy's missing generation, the importance of a bruising Fringe experience and how to cultivate the exact aroma of a deep fat fryer Read more »| 29 Jul 2016 -
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Kieran Hodgson on his new Fringe show Maestro
Equipped with a violin instead of a bike this year, 2015 Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Kieran Hodgson brings classical music to comedy. Read more »| 29 Jul 2016 -
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Tez Ilyas interview: The British experience
Tez Ilyas' sophomore Edinburgh Fringe show Made In Britain promises to reveal more about his family life than his satirical debut, while still discussing Bri... Read more »| 29 Jul 2016 -
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Colt Cabana: The Wrestler who Met his Match
Colt Cabana tells us how he learned everything he knows in comedy and self-sufficiency – by watching the very worst of wrestling Read more »| 29 Jul 2016 -
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Goose on their Edinburgh Fringe return
With their splash zone clearly marked, Goose are hoping for a sweltering August in George Square Gardens Read more »| 28 Jul 2016 -
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Lolly Adefope on race, comedy & the Fringe
Talented character comedian Lolly Adefope brings her sophomore hour to the Edinburgh Fringe Read more »| 28 Jul 2016 -
FestivalsBeasts on their new show Mr Edinburgh
High-energy sketch group Beasts return to the Fringe to settle their differences once and for all Read more »| 27 Jul 2016 -
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Steen Raskopoulos: Comedy Spotlight
After scooping a best newcomer nomination in 2014, Steen Raskopoulos returns with a new selection of characters including a rather unorthodox drill sergeant Read more »| 27 Jul 2016 -
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Jen Kirkman @ Manchester Pub/Zoo, 24 Jul
“Do you guys have sexism here? You do? Oh, I didn’t know. I thought maybe you solved it or something. We still have it in America, too.”&nb... Read more »| 27 Jul 2016