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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Opinion
ICYMI: Liam Farrelly on Billy Connolly
The latest Scottish Comedian of the Year, Liam Farrelly, finally gets to watch the iconic An Audience with Billy Connolly Read more »| 10 Feb 2022 -
Opinion
ICYMI: Sam Lake on Ellen (The Sitcom)
Previous winner of the Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian of the Year Award, and a now-familiar face on the Scottish comedy scene, Sam Lake gives us his take on ground-breaking Ellen DeGeneres sitcom, Ellen Read more »| 11 Jan 2022 -
Opinion
ICYMI: Fringe Dog on Frasier
Fringe Dog goes all puppy-dog eyed at Eddie, the star of 90s sitcom Frasier Read more »| 14 Dec 2021 -
Opinion
The Funniest Things of 2021™
More like 'Merry Christmas and a Ha-Ha-Ha-ppy New Year' from The Skinny! Read more »| 06 Dec 2021 -
Opinion
ICYMI: Zoë Tomalin on American Pie
Comedian, writer, producer and Edinburgh International TV Festival 'One to Watch' Zoë Tomalin takes a trip back to 1999 and immerses herself in teen comedy American Pie Read more »| 17 Nov 2021 -
Interviews
Comedy historian Robert Ross on his new book
Comedy historian Robert Ross talks to us about his new book, which shines an overdue spotlight on more than a century of overlooked comic greatness Read more »| 08 Nov 2021
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Opinion
Let It Be Funny: Comedy and The Beatles
As Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson releases an all-new version of The Beatles' worst film, we take a look at the comedy that made the band so memorable Read more »| 21 Oct 2021 -
Opinion
ICYMI: Siân Docksey on The Golden Girls
Comedian, writer and podcaster Siân Docksey submerges herself in the pastel hues of much-loved 80s sitcom The Golden Girls Read more »| 11 Oct 2021 -
Opinion
ICYMI: Long Cat Media on National Lampoon's Vacation
The duo behind the Long Cat Media podcasts – Laurence Owen and Lindsay Sharman – take a trip with the Griswolds Read more »| 16 Sep 2021 -
Interviews
Talking Time with Rob Auton
As he returns to live performance ahead of the release of his new book, we discuss ideas and art with comedian and writer Rob Auton Read more »| 08 Sep 2021 -
Festivals
Fringedog's Edinburgh Terrier Awards 2021
Fringe Dog celebrates Fringe 2021 in the only way he knows how – with many awards and five stars Read more »| 30 Aug 2021 -
Festivals
Omar Badawy wins So You Think You're Funny? 2021
Gilded Balloon's new comedy competition returns for 2021, with stand-up Omar Badawy winning this year's top prize Read more »| 30 Aug 2021 -
Festivals
Jack Docherty @ Gilded Balloon Teviot
Festival veteran Jack Docherty stages some touching, bittersweet scenes in new storytelling show Nothing But Read more »| 25 Aug 2021 -
Festivals
Tues Night at Social Club @ Gilded Balloon Teviot
This spoof Working Men’s Club show packs in the punchlines, but is over-reliant on puerile gags Read more »| 25 Aug 2021 -
Festivals
Jay Lafferty @ Gilded Balloon Teviot
Scottish circuit favourite Jay Lafferty is on form with her lockdown laughs Read more »| 25 Aug 2021