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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FestivalsKeir McAllister: Inadequate
Strutting out onto the stage sporting glasses, converse trainers and a casual suit, Keir McAllister could be mistaken for a university lecturer. For his firs... Read more »| 17 Mar 2010 -
FestivalsMarcus Brigstocke - God Collar
Marcus Brigstocke plays to a packed-out audience in the Merchant City’s Old Fruitmarket, many of whom are expecting an hour of bite-sized satirical set... Read more »| 16 Mar 2010 -
FestivalsGerman Comedy Ambassador Henning Wehn
The title of Henning Wehn's show is reflective of a certain amount of gimmickry in the way he markets himself, as is his decision to stage it in the raucous ... Read more »| 16 Mar 2010 -
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Maxwell's Fullmooners
If the mark of a worthy comedian is how expertly they can cope with a persistent heckler, then Glasgow must be one the most testing cities in the world. Toni... Read more »| 16 Mar 2010 -
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Barry & Stuart: Powered by Demons
Come dare yourself to spend an hour or more with Barry and Stuart, where black and bloody magic comes tinctured with devilish humour. This devious pair of ma... Read more »| 15 Mar 2010 -
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Billy Kirkwood: Comedy Fizzbomb
As far as names go, few standup shows hit the nail quite so precisely on the head as this one. Seemingly raised on a diet of sherbet and artificial colouring... Read more »| 15 Mar 2010
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FestivalsBenjamin Crellin: Apocalypse Soon
It’s the opening night of the Glasgow Comedy Festival and, somewhat perversely, Benjamin Crellin kicks things off with the end of the world. Peddling c... Read more »| 15 Mar 2010 -
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In Profile: Andrew Maxwell
He may appear as a small figure on a huge stage, but Andrew Maxwell will fill out the space with his gleeful storytelling. Born on the north side of Dublin, ... Read more »| 12 Mar 2010 -
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In Profile: Shappi Khorsandi
Coming from a family of comedians – she has previously supported her father in the US as well as performed with her brother in How to be Iranian &ndash... Read more »| 12 Mar 2010 -
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Richard Herring: Return of the 'tache
The Magners Glasgow Comedy Festival is back in town with a whopping 356 shows on offer; a mix of stand-up, film and theatre. One of the acts whizzing through is Richard Herring, with his 5-Skinny rated Hitler Moustache. We chat to him about what he believes qualifies as good comedy Read more »| 04 Mar 2010 -
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The Skinny @ Sloans
Fresh from the success of The Dullest Show at The Stand Edinburgh, The Skinny is staking its comedy claim on the west coast at the Magner’s Glasgow International Comedy Festival Read more »| 02 Mar 2010 -
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Write Here, Write Now
Everyone I know is writing a sitcom, including me. Read more »| 25 Jan 2010 -
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Magners Glasgow International Comedy Festival
The programme is now out for the Magners Glasgow International Comedy Festival, including shows presented by The Skinny. Read more »| 22 Jan 2010 -
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Absolutely Amusing
Everyone’s a comedian, eh? That really seems to be the case at the moment in Scotland, with a booming comedy scene that’s bursting at the seams with wannabes, weirdos and not a little bit of exciting talent. Read more »| 19 Jan 2010 -
GuideEnjoy the Last Laugh at The Dullest Show
However bad life might seem, there are always a host of comics out there more bitter, twisted and broke than you could ever imagine and this dull January, The Skinny is offering you the opportunity to indulge in a little schadenfreude whilst they entertain you. Read more »| 04 Jan 2010