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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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FestivalsFringe Factions: The Jocks vs The Nerds
There's a good amount of home-grown talent on show at this year's Fringe: we take a look at two of the best, comic trio The Lumberjacks, and the marvelous Martin Mors; Helen Keen and Jessie Cave are flying the flag for nerdy comedy at this year's Fringe Read more »| 01 Aug 2012 -
FestivalsFringe Factions: The Americans
From last year's Best Newcomer nominees to the star of one of the biggest sitcoms in history, a host of Americans will be washing up in Edinburgh this August Read more »| 01 Aug 2012 -
FestivalsFringe Factions: The English
Jo Caulfield and John Robins are among the legions of English comics making their way north for the Fringe this year - what makes them stand out from the crowd? Read more »| 01 Aug 2012 -
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Fringe Factions: Scottish Comedians
The Fringe not only attracts the world's best comedy talent, it also allows our local funny people to show off their talents. We chatted to Daniel Sloss, Susan Calman and Ben Verth about their plans for August Read more »| 01 Aug 2012 -
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Conor O'Toole: The Funeral Of Conor O'Toole
Conor O'Toole critiques our fonts then prepares for his own funeral (note: these events are not connected) Read more »| 01 Aug 2012 -
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Frisky and Mannish: 27 Club and Extracurricular Activities
There's a lot of musical comedy at the Fringe, but few as cool or as sexy as Frisky & Mannish Read more »| 01 Aug 2012
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Will Franken: Things We Did Before Reality
Comedy veteran but a Fringe virgin, Will Franken is hoping to blow some minds in Edinburgh Read more »| 01 Aug 2012 -
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Elis James: Speaking as a Mother...
Welshman Elis James gets all mumsy on us Read more »| 01 Aug 2012 -
OpinionCrystal Baws: August 2012 Horoscopes
ARIES This month your local priest finally agrees to consecrate your bottle of Buckfast, thus adding a heavy dose of caffeine, sodium glycerophosphate, dipot... Read more »| 01 Aug 2012 -
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Stewart Lee & Bob Slayer: How The Fringe Escaped Its Certain Fate
The Big Four venues cast a long shadow over comedy at the Fringe. Many performers walk away in debt, but why is that and what are the alternatives? Stewart Lee and Bob Slayer offer an insider's view of how the Fringe really works Read more »| 31 Jul 2012 -
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Nick Mohammed: Mr Swallow
Lovely funny man Nick Mohammed talks about his Fringe flyering pitch and definitely not being a 'comiedienne' Read more »| 31 Jul 2012 -
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Mark Little: THEbullshitARTIST
Mark Little promises us some 'pure fucking showbiz' this year. Note: he lies... Read more »| 31 Jul 2012 -
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Loretta Maine: Bipolar - Interview
Rock goddess Loretta Maine would like Courtney Love to come round for a slumber party Read more »| 31 Jul 2012 -
FestivalsMarkus Birdman: Love, Life & Death
Soaring back into Edinburgh, one of our favourites from 2011 is going to tell us about Love, Life and Death Read more »| 31 Jul 2012 -
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Brendon Burns: Home Stretch, Baby
Former Comedy Award winner Brendon Burns takes about growing old gratefully Read more »| 31 Jul 2012