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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FestivalsDream Gig: Frankie Monroe
Yorkshire’s biggest bastard and BBC New Comedy Award Winner Frankie Monroe (aka Joe Kent-Walters) transports us back to 1977 Read more »| 24 Jul 2024 -
FestivalsHannah Platt and Amy Mason: Letter to a Debut Comedian
Hannah Platt and Amy Mason, two acts each debuting at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe, take five minutes to give themselves some sage Fringe advice Read more »| 24 Jul 2024 -
InterviewsFringe Anxiety and Joy with Kemah Bob
We chat anxiety, tiny crowds and supporting marginalised artists with hotly-anticipated Fringe debutante Kemah Bob Read more »| 23 Jul 2024 -
FestivalsThe Best Comedy at Edinburgh Fringe 2024
Looking for the best Edinburgh Fringe comedy shows? Find our best-reviewed shows from the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe here Read more »| 17 Jul 2024 -
OpinionDream Gig: Alex Franklin
Stand-up Alex Franklin gives a super meta Dream Gig for July, shedding light on her unusual comedy beginnings Read more »| 11 Jul 2024 -
FestivalsEdinburgh Fringe 2024: 13 Scottish Comics to Catch
We pick out a baker's dozen of Scottish comedians to add to your Edinburgh Fringe 2024 hitlist Read more »| 09 Jul 2024
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InterviewsEdinburgh Fringe Finances (Comedy's Version)
We take a deep dive into the realities of Fringe budgets with a trio of comedians coming to Edinburgh this summer – Sam Lake, Kathleen Hughes and Dean T. Beirne Read more »| 09 Jul 2024 -
GuideChris Fleming @ Glee Club, Glasgow
US YouTuber and stand-up Chris Fleming tests an energetic but unpolished show on a Glasgow crowd Read more »| 04 Jul 2024 -
GuideScottish Comedy Highlights: July 2024
July’s mainly your month for catching a glimpse of Fringe shows for a fraction of the cost, plus a couple of brilliant stand alone gigs Read more »| 01 Jul 2024 -
InterviewsBusiness Time: Fringe Dog meets Brian Butterfield
Time to start calling Fringe Dog 'Dog-can Boneantyne' in this very serious business interview with Brian Butterfield (aka Peter Serafinowicz) Read more »| 17 Jun 2024 -
OpinionDream Gig: Zara Gladman
Zara Gladman (of West End Mum fame) gives us a Dream Gig which will leave you wanting mor…dor Read more »| 07 Jun 2024 -
GuideScottish Comedy Highlights: June 2024
June's comedy gig guide brings some silly stand-up to Edinburgh and Glasgow, plus triumphant returns from Brian Butterfield and Lachlan Werner Read more »| 27 May 2024 -
InterviewsGiulia Galastro on the success of Open Comedy
We meet Giulia Galastro, the stand-up involved in two of Scotland’s most inclusive comedy nights – Open Comedy and The Other Show Read more »| 07 May 2024 -
OpinionDream Gig: Morgan Rees
Welsh wonder Morgan Rees presents an eclectic lineup for this month's Dream Gig Read more »| 03 May 2024 -
GuideScottish Comedy Highlights: May 2024
May’s comedy highlights throw up some big US stars, debut tours from some Fringe aces, and new material from familiar faces Read more »| 29 Apr 2024