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 Comedy 2015: Sophomore Syndrome
After conquering last year's Fringe, Best Newcomer winner Alex Edelman and nominees Dane Baptiste, Gein's Family Giftshop and Lazy Susan talk to The Skinny's comedy editors about the best and worst sequels. Read more »| 29 Jul 2015 -
FestivalsFirst Class Clowns
Puddles Pity Party, Deanna Fleysher, Spencer Jones and John-Luke Roberts have different levels of clown education, but all bring shows of distinction Read more »| 28 Jul 2015 -
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Fringe Dog: How to find a 5-star show
With over 1000 comedy shows listed in the official Edinburgh Fringe programme, choosing between them can be tricky. Luckily wise comedy guide Fringe Dog is here to help plan an itinerary Read more »| 28 Jul 2015 -
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Bob Slayer on the BlundaBus: Comedy Spotlight
The latest Fringe venue is a double-decker bus. We asked the BlundaBus' registered keeper Bob Slayer to explain himself Read more »| 28 Jul 2015 -
FestivalsThe Gilded Balloon at 30: An interview with Karen Koren
Going strong for 30 years, The Gilded Balloon's founder and artistic director Karen Koren tells us what it takes to make a home for pioneering comedy Read more »| 27 Jul 2015 -
FestivalsCandy Gigi: Comedy Spotlight
Candy Gigi returns to the Fringe after winning the Malcolm Hardee Award for Comic Originality last year. She's also been acting the honeytrap on Tinder recently – so we sent her on a date with our own resident siren, Fred Fletch. Read more »| 16 Jul 2015
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Spotlight
John Robertson: Comedy Spotlight
With the tale of the night Fred Fletch took comedians John Robertson and Jo-Jo Bellini to a sex club on the way next month, here's the transcript of what happened the last time Messrs Fletch and Robertson met up. Read more »| 10 Jul 2015 -
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MIF15: The Invisible Dot Cabaret @ Pavilion Theatre, Manchester
Manchester International Festival and The Invisible Dot kick off their cabaret with some favourites from the London comedy powerhouse as well as one guy from... Read more »| 10 Jul 2015 -
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Glenn Wool on credit cards, jacuzzis and God
Ahead of multiple dates across the Northwest and the Edinburgh Fringe, Canadian comedian Glenn Wool talks divine jacuzzi intervention Read more »| 06 Jul 2015 -
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Late Night Horror Magic Show, Colin Cloud and Magic Quest @ Edinburgh Magic Festival
For just over a week, the sixth Edinburgh International Magic Festival has hypnotised and contorted Summerhall into thinking it’s an enchanted forest. Our magical mentor Jenni Ajderian is here to lead us through it. Read more »| 02 Jul 2015 -
Guide
Fringe previews in Liverpool and Manchester: our picks
Preview season heats up in July – a cheap opportunity to take in the best of the Fringe before it's even begun. Here are our picks Read more »| 01 Jul 2015 -
Opinion
Crystal Baws: July 2015
ARIESThe US announces plans to fit the moon with a giant googly eye to prove that God exists. It is hoped that centrifugal force will allow the googly eye to... Read more »| 01 Jul 2015 -
Interviews
The bunny-boiler's book: Jessie Cave interview
Jessie Cave talks to The Skinny about her new book Love Sick and upcoming Fringe show I Loved Her Read more »| 30 Jun 2015 -
Spotlight
Norris & Parker: Comedy Spotlight
Jack Bauer, deceased porn stars and goose-strangling failed actors – welcome to the weird world of Katie Norris and Sinead Parker Read more »| 29 Jun 2015 -
Opinion
Comedy at Manchester International Festival: where's the local talent?
Manchester International Festival offers a full comedy programme this year, and while the lineup is solid and varied, our Comedy editor wonders where the locals are Read more »| 12 Jun 2015