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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FestivalsAdam Larter: Professional Weirdo
It's difficult to describe Adam Larter, so how would he describe himself? "I don't really know. Comedian. Clown. Piss-taker. Satiririst... Saterrier... no, ... Read more »| 01 Aug 2013 -
OpinionCrystal Baws: August 2013 Horoscopes
ARIES Finally you go on that holiday to Thailand hoping to find yourself. Instead you end up finding bits of yourself in the hotel shower plug hole after con... Read more »| 01 Aug 2013 -
FestivalsPaul Vickers: "You can't work out if it's bollocks or amazing"
One of Britain's most psychedelic absurdists, Paul Vickers is ready to confuse Edinburgh again with the ongoing adventures of Twonkey Read more »| 01 Aug 2013 -
Opinion
Choose Your Own Goddamn Fringe Adventure
A thrilling adventure in which YOU are a reviewer for The Skinny. Can you battle your way through the mayhem of the Fringe without getting fired? Read more »| 31 Jul 2013 -
Festivals
First Person: Due North
A trio of Fringe-bound stand-ups share their thoughts ahead of the world's biggest comedy festival Read more »| 31 Jul 2013 -
OpinionBabies aren’t cute. Especially when they’re just born.
Recently my friend had a baby and invited me to come to visit them in the hospital. I was thrilled. And by thrilled, I mean infuriated Read more »| 09 Jul 2013
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Opinion
Crystal Baws: July 2013 Horoscopes
ARIESAfter weeks of paranormal torment you discover the reason your fridge barks like a rottweiler, your walls have been bleeding, and gallons of maggots hav... Read more »| 04 Jul 2013 -
Festivals
Barrels and Laughs: Greater Manchester Fringe Festival
Pubs and bars across Salford and Manchester play host to the Greater Manchester Fringe Festival, featuring everything from penguins and Phill Jupitus. We cherrypick three highlights Read more »| 02 Jul 2013 -
Interviews
Judah Friedlander: Greatest Karate Person in the World, Ever
When we were offered karate-themed interview time with 30 Rock star Judah Friedlander there was clearly only one man up to the task – Hasselhoff interrogator Fred Fletch Read more »| 05 Jun 2013 -
Opinion
Crystal Baws: June 2013 Horoscopes
ARIESAfter being on the waiting list for years about your depression, following a groundbreaking 36 hour medical procedure you become the recipient of the wo... Read more »| 03 Jun 2013 -
Guide
Edinburgh University Revue Comedy Championships 2013
Once again, the students of Edinburgh University battled it out for the title of Comedy champion, and a prize which is basically a lump of rock with a piece ... Read more »| 10 May 2013 -
Opinion
Crystal Baws: May 2013 Horoscopes
ARIES After fitting a new kitchen, the plumber accidentally connects your water pipes up to Europe’s largest Industrial Sperm Bank complex. Taking a sh... Read more »| 09 May 2013 -
Guide
Tony Jameson: Football Manager Ruined My Life
Bright-eyed enthusiasm sees Tony Jameson through this wonderful hour. Ostensibly about his 20-year playing career with Football Manager, with this show we're... Read more »| 06 May 2013 -
Interviews
Adam Buxton: Plug In, Bug Out
As he prepares to bring his Best of BUG and BUG Radiohead shows to Manchester, broadcaster, comedian and writer Adam Buxton traces the development of his fascination with pop culture into a touring phenomenon Read more »| 01 May 2013 -
OpinionCrystal Baws: April 2013 Horoscopes
ARIES April sees you discover a demonic real-life computer game cheat written in an ancient grimoire. Jump, jump, blink, blink, squat, step forwards, step ba... Read more »| 12 Apr 2013