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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FestivalsBratchy, The Wee Man & Mark Bratchpiece: Bratchpiece Family Album
The only family to have played all ten Glasgow Comedy Festivals, the Bratchpieces – that's Dad and sons Neil and David – talk to us about sibling rivalry and nicking bog roll Read more »| 01 Mar 2012 -
FestivalsMichael Winslow: The Man Of 10,000 Voices
The human sound effects machine, with a voice-box known to the world from movies like Police Academy and Gremlins, tells us how he developed his talent Read more »| 29 Feb 2012 -
OpinionCrystal Baws: March 2012 Horoscopes
ARIES Saturn’s adverse ring angle means you find yourself still inhabiting a rat-infested basement with a broken toilet and no lights in March. Try no... Read more »| 28 Feb 2012 -
OpinionCrystal Baws: February 2012 Horoscopes
ARIESThis month you finally find your soul mate. Lucky for you it turns out to be twins.TAURUS10 minutes after taking the red pill you’re still enthusi... Read more »| 01 Feb 2012 -
Opinion
Preparing for the Apocalypse
It has been predicted that the world is going to end on 21 December 2012. This column will now be dedicated to detailing exactly how prepared I am for this inevitable Apocalypse. The answer, as you will see, is 'TOTALLY FUCKING VERY' Read more »| 01 Feb 2012 -
Guide
Laughing Horse New Act Of The Year 2012: Quarter-Finals
The Laughing Horse New Act Of The Year is a big deal for British newcomers, but there's yet to be a Scottish winner. Could 2012 be the year? Read more »| 31 Jan 2012
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Opinion
What do comedians expect from reviewers?
Reviewers are an occupational hazard for comedians, but who reviews the reviewers? Local legend Teddy tells us what he'd like to see in critics. Read more »| 25 Jan 2012 -
Opinion
Crystal Baws: January Horoscopes
ARIESAfter going off the rails at New Year and thereafter orbiting through a belt of her own sick astronomers discover Venus is pregnant with another planet.... Read more »| 11 Jan 2012 -
Opinion
The Apocalypse: An Introduction
We always knew the world would end; the signs were obvious. Alvin and The Chipmunks: Chipwrecked taking $443,140,005 at the box office is pretty much how the... Read more »| 10 Jan 2012 -
Opinion
2012: The Impenetrable Click's User Guide
What does the future hold? Will the Mayan prophecy come true in 2012? What should I have for lunch? Glasgow sketch anarchists The Impenetrable Click answer your questions about the year ahead... Read more »| 10 Jan 2012 -
Interviews
The Laughter Business: How To Launch A New Comedy Club
New comedy nights pop up every week across Scotland. Most of them fade away quickly. We followed two new venues in Edinburgh as they search for comedy success Read more »| 09 Jan 2012 -
Interviews
Boak to the Future: Comedians prepare for Hogmanay
A crack team of comedians will oversee Hogmanay festivities in The Stand Edinburgh & Glasgow. We asked them about the year just gone and the year to come. Read more »| 29 Dec 2011 -
Interviews
Occupy Edinburgh: "People got more riled by the word 'fuck' than the politics of the situation"
The stars of the Scottish comedy scene decided to pitch in with Occupy Edinburgh last weekend, in the only way they know how: by cracking jokes and swearing at children. Read more »| 21 Dec 2011 -
Interviews
Comedians' Letters: Dear Santa...
Christmas is coming, and we've asked some stars of the Scottish comedy scene to tell us what they're hoping to find in their stockings Read more »| 07 Dec 2011 -
Interviews
Ric Flair: Stylin’ n’ Profilin’ Since 1949
Wrestling legend and star of Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), Ric Flair, is as iconic as he is charismatic as he talks about the upcoming European tour with shows in the UK and beyond Read more »| 06 Dec 2011