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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InterviewsVive 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 -
OpinionCrystal 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 -
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Kunt & The Gang - Sloppy Seconds
Business as usual for one-man filth factory Read more »| 27 Apr 2012 -
InterviewsSusan Morrison: 'Raise The Titanic!'
Susan Morrison talk about her new show based on her greatest obsession Read more »| 13 Apr 2012 -
FestivalsEdinburgh 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 -
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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
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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 -
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The Reverend Obadiah Steppenwolfe III 'The Unemployables'
The Rev speaks up for The Unemployables, a rather awesome showcase of the finest local talent Read more »| 15 Mar 2012 -
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Sarah Cassidy 'Culloden: Funny in Retrospect'
A tiny American woman and a large Cumbrian man tell jokes Read more »| 15 Mar 2012 -
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Alan Scott 'The Best Of The Impenetrable Click'
The Impenetrable Click are a Glasgow-based sketch group specialising in knob jokes for the thinking man. Come and be touched. Read more »| 15 Mar 2012 -
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Elaine Malcolmson 'Relevant Experience'
Elaine Malcolmson is recruiting for new audience members. Training will be provided. No timewasters. Read more »| 15 Mar 2012 -
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Christian Schulte-Loh 'Stop Laughing, I Am German!'
Award-winning comedian Christian Schulte-Loh returns to Glasgow for one night only Read more »| 14 Mar 2012 -
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GICF '12 Preview: Pearse James 'Low Definition
Amused Moose 2011 runner-up presents his Glasgow International Comedy Festival debut show in low definition quality as he tries to rekindle the flame of his analogue love against the digital glare of the modern world Read more »| 12 Mar 2012 -
Festivals
GICF '12 PREVIEW: Abie Philbin Bowman 'Pope Benedict: Bond Villain'
Irish comedian comes to Glasgow to trash-talk the Pope. This should be fun. Read more »| 12 Mar 2012