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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InterviewsThe Art of Happiness: An Interview with Trevor Lock
'Circuitous and surreal' (so says his Wiki page) comedian Trevor Lock leads our new Comedy editor on a meandering journey to happiness via Google chat Read more »| 01 Oct 2013 -
FestivalsX and Y: The First Women in Comedy Festival
The premise of the first UK Women in Comedy Festival is the subject of much debate, but either way, it's happening, and in a big way, with gigs all over Manchester throughout the month. We choose some chuckles Read more »| 01 Oct 2013 -
OpinionHirsutes You, Sir! Or, A Guide to Comedy Barnets
Why male comedians may put more into their appearance than you first thought Read more »| 01 Oct 2013 -
Opinion
Crystal Baws: October 2013 Horoscopes
ARIES You just can’t seem to empathise fully with others until you’ve walked around for a day in their skin and hair. It’s the only way you... Read more »| 30 Sep 2013 -
Opinion
So this Feminist Walks into a Bar...
There's an old joke that goes: 'How many feminists does it take to change a lightbulb? THAT'S NOT FUNNY.' Read more »| 06 Sep 2013 -
Interviews
Daniel Kitson: Comedian of Comedy
Why you should go see a standup you might not have heard of perform a show he hasn't written yet Read more »| 05 Sep 2013
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Festivals
Ellis and Rose: The 'Punch' and Judy show
Ellis and Rose look back on causing controversy at the Fringe Read more »| 03 Sep 2013 -
Opinion
Fred Fletch's Student Quiz
Tests, from maths quizzes to STD checks, are exciting. Show our quiz that no one learns harder than students Read more »| 03 Sep 2013 -
Opinion
Crystal Baws: September 2013 Horoscopes
ARIES All those hours under a microscope carving your CV in tiny hieroglyphs onto chicken beaks comes to nothing. Not a single employer even bothers to reply... Read more »| 02 Sep 2013 -
Festivals
Fred MacAulay: 25 Years on the Fringe
Scottish comedian Fred MacAulay is a household name through his work on TV and radio. He's also achieved the rare feat of appearing at the Fringe for 25 years on the trot – he takes a look back at his stand-up career Read more »| 14 Aug 2013 -
Festivals
Michael Legge: Free Wi-Fi
This year Michael Legge has decided that he doesn't want to be consistently angry anymore. For him that's tougher than it sounds though and he still spends... Read more »| 06 Aug 2013 -
FestivalsJuliette Burton: When I Grow Up Comedy Review
When Juliette Burton was a little girl she dreamt she would grow up to be many different things: baker; artist; popstar; princess; muppet. Never a comedian t... Read more »| 05 Aug 2013 -
Festivals
Chris Dangerfield: “Make it funny, and you can say anything”
The most controversial comedian at the Fringe prepares for another year battling The Guardian and the Feminist Avengers Read more »| 02 Aug 2013 -
Festivals
Bo Burnham: "I'm an authority on confusion"
YouTube's first comedy megastar stormed the 2010 Fringe, so what can we expect this time? Read more »| 02 Aug 2013 -
Festivals
How to Crowdfund a Fringe Show by Juliette Burton
Crowdfunding is an increasingly popular option for cash-starved artists, but how does it work and where does your money go? Read more »| 02 Aug 2013