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: May 2016 Horoscopes
ARIESEvery time you touch your penis it swells up. Makes you think you might have an allergy. Talking to the doctor about possible causes, you tell them you&... Read more »| 03 May 2016 -
InterviewsComedian Seymour Mace on being "Niche as Fuck"
Self-confessed bitter old man Seymour Mace talks to us ahead of the final outing of his Foster's Award-nominated show, Niche as Fuck, at Liverpool's 81 Renshaw Street Read more »| 29 Apr 2016 -
FestivalsUK Comedy Festivals guide: The Rest of the Fests
We look beyond the Edinburgh Fringe to find the pick of the UK's best comedy festivals Read more »| 28 Apr 2016 -
Interviews
Jim Jefferies on Sex, Guns and Donald Trump
With a new Netflix special in the bag, we chat with Jim Jefferies ahead of his upcoming UK tour dates, including his first solo show in Edinburgh outside of the Fringe. Read more »| 25 Apr 2016 -
Opinion
A Tribute to Victoria Wood
Comedian Victoria Wood has died at the age of 62. Her career started before the modern comedy era – we explain why she leaves an important legacy Read more »| 21 Apr 2016 -
Interviews
Jen Kirkman interview: 'Not just me, all women'
American comedian Jen Kirkman talks to The Skinny about writing her new book, how many critical comedy reviewers it'd take for her to change her set and the everyday shit all women get on Twitter. Read more »| 11 Apr 2016
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InterviewsKatherine Ryan interview: Comedy is a Conversation
Katherine Ryan chats about fame, the welcoming UK comedy scene and the meaning of her show title. Read more »| 06 Apr 2016 -
Opinion
Are Gong Shows Good or Bad for Comedy?
Are gong shows a positive or negative force in stand-up? We asked Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Jon Whiteley to present their arguments Read more »| 06 Apr 2016 -
Spotlight
Top Joe: Comedy Spotlight
We’re almost certain none of these answers are true Read more »| 05 Apr 2016 -
InterviewsA Ramble with Mark Thomas
Political comedian Mark Thomas walks us through his latest method of grassroots activism. Read more »| 04 Apr 2016 -
Opinion
Crystal Baws: April 2016 Horoscopes
Mystic Mark returns with his April predictions, turning his powers to technology, the Islamic State, and your cat Read more »| 30 Mar 2016 -
Interviews
Dane Baptiste on Unreasonable Doubts and Sunny D
A nationwide tour and a self-penned sitcom would go right to some comedians' heads. Not so for Dane Baptiste, who tells us that success is a mix of roots, determination and a lucky vagina. Read more »| 25 Mar 2016 -
Guide
Will Naameh wins Edinburgh Revue championship
The 2016 Edinburgh Revue stand-up championship took place in front of a packed Cabaret Bar at the Pleasance. Read more »| 24 Mar 2016 -
Guide
Greg Proops @ Citizens Theatre, 19 Mar
Best known for his appearances on Whose Line is it Anyway?, stand-up Greg Proops brings his observations to the Glasgow International Comedy Festival. ... Read more »| 24 Mar 2016 -
Guide
Preview: That's Fife Comedy Festival
There's a month-long line-up of comedy across the Kingdom of Fife over April, with headliners including Nina Conti, Ed Byrne and a special double bill for Father Ted fans. Read more »| 23 Mar 2016