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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OpinionCrystal Baws: January Horoscopes
ARIES Oh hai Arians! Whilst watching The Room on DVD you start the new year by forming a spiritually unbreakable bond of empathy with Tommy Wiseau. Thereaft... Read more »| 05 Jan 2011 -
FestivalsIn Profile: Russell Kane
We catch up with Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Russell Kane on his way back from the jungle Read more »| 05 Jan 2011 -
OpinionHero Worship: Dylan Moran
The Skinny's Travel editor tries to make amends with his hero Read more »| 17 Dec 2010 -
Guide
Snow Laughing Matter
Edinburgh comedy club offers free entertainment to stranded travellers Read more »| 06 Dec 2010 -
Opinion
Crystal Baws: December Horoscopes
ARIES Yeah, it’s Christmas, but a miracle? Meant to be? Are you serious? What, you think God flies over all the war and famine in the world to come an... Read more »| 01 Dec 2010 -
Interviews
In Profile: Stu Who?
Circuit stalwart Stu Who? tells us what he loves about comedy in the festive season Read more »| 30 Nov 2010
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Opinion
Crystal Baws: November Horoscopes
ARIES Arians are known for their particularly large gas bills, but in times of recession they are also good at thinking miserly. As the builders put in your... Read more »| 01 Nov 2010 -
Interviews
In Profile: Jason Cook
Jason Cook talks life, death, happiness and dolphins Read more »| 27 Oct 2010 -
InterviewsNew Act of the Month: Matthew Winning
In between work for his PhD in the Economics of Renewable Energy, Matthew Winning is steadily making a name for himself in the Scottish comedy scene Read more »| 25 Oct 2010 -
Opinion
Crystal Baws: October Horoscopes
ARIES There will be significance in the pattern appearing as Chris Moyles’ splayed guts hit the floor steaming after your machete attack, perhaps lead... Read more »| 30 Sep 2010 -
Interviews
In Profile: Zoe Lyons
Introducing a new series profiling some of the best acts gigging around Scotland in the coming month Read more »| 27 Sep 2010 -
Interviews
Twitter – a blessing or a curse?
Big news in the comedy community has recently focussed on 'Cheggersgate', where Keith Chegwin has been stealing jokes from other comedians. Local act and prolific tweeter Teddy tells us about his own experiences Read more »| 03 Sep 2010 -
Festivals
The Boy With Tape On His Face @ Gilded Ballooon
There's something slightly disturbing about the Tape on the Boy's Face. It makes him look like he's being held hostage, and sometimes you just want to r... Read more »| 31 Aug 2010 -
Festivals
Aidan Bishop @ Gilded Balloon
Aidan Bishop has just turned 30 and he's not happy about it: he sees a gulf opening up between himself and today’s young things. Despite the fact he&r... Read more »| 31 Aug 2010 -
Festivals
Susan Morrison @ The Stand
It's a refreshing change from visiting comedians' token tartan gags to see a home-grown performer doing largely Scottish material. A regular on the local sce... Read more »| 28 Aug 2010