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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FestivalsDanny McLoughlin: The Truth, The Half-Truth, And Nothing Like The Truth
Danny McLoughlin talks about his show. Don't trust him. He lies. Read more »| 27 Jul 2012 -
FestivalsDanielle Ward: Speakeasy / Playdead
In an unusual approach, Danielle Ward will be doing two shows on alternating nights: Speakeasy, a standup show with free booze; and Play Dead, a collection of creepy sketches Read more »| 27 Jul 2012 -
FestivalsJason Byrne: Master of Puppets
The best-selling act in Fringe History, Jason Byrne is hooked on the Fringe like Renton on the golden brown... Read more »| 26 Jul 2012 -
FestivalsLiam Mullone: A Land Fit For Fuckwits
Liam Mullone's Fringe show examines the state of Britain today, and he isn't pulling any punches Read more »| 26 Jul 2012 -
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Rachel Stubbings: Stubbing Out Problems
Rest easy, troubled souls, for Rachel Stubbings is coming to heal all wounds at the Fringe Read more »| 26 Jul 2012 -
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Michael Legge: What A Shame
Michael Legge's Fringe show is all about shame, embarrassment and idiocy Read more »| 26 Jul 2012
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Alistair Barrie: Urban Fogey
Alistair Barrie is in serious training for a very busy Fringe. Read more »| 26 Jul 2012 -
FestivalsTom Goodliffe: All In Good Time
Big, friendly nerd Tom Goodliffe takes some time to talk to us about... well, time Read more »| 25 Jul 2012 -
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Andrew O'Neill: Is Easily Distracted
Comedy's loveliest vegan anarchist metal-head Andrew O'Neill talks sunshine, bananas, and shiny things. Read more »| 25 Jul 2012 -
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Mace and Burton: Rom Com Con
Lizzy Mace and Juliette Burton chat to us about finding love, heartbreak and why the Free Fringe is so worthwhile Read more »| 25 Jul 2012 -
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Tim Fitzhigham: Stop The Pigeon
The last of the gentlemen adventurers, Tim Fitzhigham's new show tells the story of his most daring adventure yet Read more »| 24 Jul 2012 -
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Fred MacAulay: Legally Bald 2
A Fringe institution in his own right, Fred MacAulay talks about big breaks and bald pride Read more »| 23 Jul 2012 -
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Taylor Glenn: Reverse Psycomedy
Having ditched life as a New York psychotherapist to become a standup comedian based in Wales, we found ourselves questioning Taylor Glenn's sanity Read more »| 23 Jul 2012 -
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Carl Donnelly: Different Gravy
This year, Carl Donnelly has decided to share his memoirs... Read more »| 23 Jul 2012 -
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Heath Franklin's Chopper: A Hard Bastard's Guide To Life
The perfect show for people who thought Mark 'Chopper' Read just wasn't hard enough Read more »| 19 Jul 2012