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: July 2012 Horoscopes
ARIESThrough your Fisher Price binoculars you spot more UFOs. This time there are thousands of them, looking almost exactly like love heart balloons. You cat... Read more »| 04 Jul 2012 -
InterviewsStewart Lee in interview: "Annoying, confusing, weird, satirical and clever"
Next week, The Stand Edinburgh will be taken over by the kind of lineup that will make comedy purists tremble at the knees. Josie Long, Robin Ince, David O&r... Read more »| 29 Jun 2012 -
OpinionCrystal Baws: June 2012 Horoscopes
Ready to find out what June has in store for you? What do you mean, no?! Gaze into our Crystal Baws. We command you... Read more »| 12 Jun 2012 -
GuideWhat the hell is going on at...Bright Club?
A night of amateur comedy can be a daunting prospect for an audience. You never know what you’re going to get, there are no guarantees, and there&rsquo... Read more »| 12 Jun 2012 -
Interviews
The Road to Kiev
Scotland may not have qualified for Euro 2012 but that's not dented the excitement of the ScottishComedyFC.com guys. Team Captain Teddy tells us what to expect Read more »| 08 Jun 2012 -
Guide
What the hell is going on at...Fun Junkies?
The folks behind How Do I Get Up There? have cooked up a regular evening of comedy, music and long-distance cycling Read more »| 07 Jun 2012
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Guide
What the hell is going on at...Michael Redmond's Sunday Service?
Continuing our look at Scotland's regular comedy nights, we take a look at Michael Redmon's regular Sunday deadpan-athon Read more »| 31 May 2012 -
Interviews
Vive la Republique: Bruce Morton declares independence
An end to West End oppression is in sight as a comic revolution is declared in Glasgow Read more »| 04 May 2012 -
Opinion
Crystal Baws: May 2012 Horoscopes
ARIES You’ve always told people you were an 'animal lover' but no-one ever thought you meant literally. In May you experience love at first sight when... Read more »| 02 May 2012 -
GuideKunt & The Gang - Sloppy Seconds
Business as usual for one-man filth factory Read more »| 27 Apr 2012 -
Interviews
Susan Morrison: 'Raise The Titanic!'
Susan Morrison talk about her new show based on her greatest obsession Read more »| 13 Apr 2012 -
Festivals
Edinburgh International Science Festival: The Science of Comedy
Robin Ince and Matt Parker are coming to Edinburgh to prove that science isn't just fun, it's hilarious Read more »| 04 Apr 2012 -
Guide
Edinburgh Revue Comedy Night
The annual showcase for the Edinburgh University Comedy Society is quite the event. More than just a few drunk students telling gags about Facebook (although... Read more »| 19 Mar 2012 -
Guide
Punchline!: Frankie Boyle, Seann Walsh, Andrew Lawrence, Idiots Of Ants & Mark Olver @ Usher Hall
Mixed fortunes for the launch of this star-studded comedy gala Read more »| 16 Mar 2012 -
Festivals
Jimeoin 'Lovely!'
Award-winning and internationally renowned Jimeoin comes to Glasgow, promising 'no gimmicks, purely and simply just great craic' Read more »| 15 Mar 2012