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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GuideScottish Comedy Highlights: April 2024
Spring is springing and so are the punchlines; here's our April comedy roundup, featuring two bumper Saturdays crammed with laughs Read more »| 01 Apr 2024 -
GuideLeslie Liao @ Òran Mór, Glasgow
Californian native Leslie Liao errs toward deadpan over sunny, and that translates just fine for Scottish sensibilities Read more »| 29 Mar 2024 -
GuideJoe Wells @ The Stand, Edinburgh
Viral comic Joe Wells continues to flip the script with his hour on his newfound role as an autistic spokesperson Read more »| 20 Mar 2024 -
InterviewsThe Skinny On... Liam Withnail
Ahead of taking his acclaimed Fringe show Chronic Boom on tour across the UK, Liam Withnail takes on our Q&A. We discover his favourite pizza joint in Edinburgh, his Letterboxd top four, and his admiration for Hayao Miyazaki Read more »| 14 Mar 2024 -
GuideMarjolein Robertson @ The Stand, Edinburgh
Shetland storyteller Marjolein Robertson delights with Marj, her Selkie tale come-to-life Read more »| 13 Mar 2024 -
GuideJessica Fostekew @ Monkey Barrel, Edinburgh
Powerhouse comic Jessica Fostekew shows us her mettle in her brand new hour of stand-up Read more »| 13 Mar 2024
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InterviewsWIPped into Shape: Eleanor Morton and Jin Hao Li interview
We chat to Eleanor Morton and Jin Hao Li ahead of their Work in Progress shows at Glasgow Comedy Festival Read more »| 11 Mar 2024 -
OpinionDream Gig: Lindsey Santoro
Brummie gal and Edinburgh Best Newcomer Nominee Lindsey Santoro designs a belter of a Dream Gig Read more »| 06 Mar 2024 -
GuideIan Smith @ Monkey Barrel, Edinburgh
Goole's own Ian Smith delves into funny mundanity in this steady, Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated hour Read more »| 28 Feb 2024 -
Interviews
Jessica Fostekew on her new show, Mettle
All-round comedy powerhouse Jessica Fostekew chats chaos, rage and feeling fizzy ahead of bringing her new show to Scotland Read more »| 26 Feb 2024 -
GuideScottish Comedy Highlights: March 2024
March means our comedy focus turns to the brilliant Glasgow International Comedy Festival – here are some of our highlights Read more »| 26 Feb 2024 -
OpinionDream Gig: Ian Smith
Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated stand-up and co-host of Northern News podcast, Ian Smith has a Dream Gig to rival U2's Las Vegas residency Read more »| 13 Feb 2024 -
InterviewsPaddy Young and Dan Tiernan on Success in Comedy
Both nominated for Best Newcomer by The Edinburgh Comedy Awards, northern lads Paddy Young and Dan Tiernan are taking their hit debut hours on tour Read more »| 05 Feb 2024 -
GuideScottish Comedy Highlights: February 2024
February’s another stellar month for comedy across Scotland with big names and award-nominated comedians aplenty Read more »| 30 Jan 2024 -
GuideUrooj Ashfaq @ Monkey Barrel, Edinburgh
Mumbai comedian Urooj Ashfaq, winner of 2023's Edinburgh Fringe Best Newcomer Award, makes a triumphant return to Edinburgh Read more »| 30 Jan 2024