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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GuideEd Byrne @ Pleasance Courtyard
Ed Byrne possesses some of the best qualities for success as a comedian. Funny, charming and Irish, he is separated from others on the circuit by his tangibl... Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
GuideAndrew Maxwell @ Pleasance Courtyard
Andrew Maxwell seems a likeable young scamp, with his mop of scruffy blonde hair and his impish Irish lilt. He'd probably be quite a nice chap to go shopping... Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
Opinion
Stars - August 2006
Horoscopes Leo 23/7 – 22/8The charts predict that an opportunity to relax will bring you much joy but beware inexpertly applied suntan cream when combi... Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
Guide
The Thursday Show, Edinburgh Stand, June 22
Tony Law stood out, as an ideal headliner should Read more »| 15 Jul 2006 -
Guide
SKINNY Recommended Comedy
1. Alex Horne heads a variety bill at the Edinburgh Stand, July 13-15. "I don't think crumpled trousers are a problem. They just get a bad press."2. Brendon ... Read more »| 15 Jul 2006 -
Interviews
Jim Jeffries
You've got to fake a smile about twenty times a day. I'm shit at it. Read more »| 15 Jul 2006
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Interviews
Paddy Lannigan
I have a dance routine as the pope to a track of Ian Paisley singing sexual healing Read more »| 15 Jul 2006 -
Interviews
Kidneys and Spleen - Comedy for July
July is a chance for those who care about good comedy to beat the Fringe rush Read more »| 15 Jul 2006 -
Opinion
Comedian's Rant - Will Andrews
IF YOU ARE A COMEDIAN INTERESTED IN CONTRIBUTING TO THIS COLUMN EMAIL COMEDY@SKINNYMAG.CO.UK Read more »| 15 Jul 2006 -
Opinion
Stars - July 2006
You're reading the horoscopes section. Wise up! It's time to sort it out and take a grip of yourself (no, not like that) Read more »| 15 Jul 2006 -
Interviews
Seymour Mace
The freakiest thing that has happened in his life is taking acid and then going shopping in the centre of Tokyo while working over there as a clown. Read more »| 15 Jun 2006 -
Interviews
Jake O'Kane
While going back on for an encore someone once shouted at him, ""Not you, the other one!""
Read more »| 15 Jun 2006 -
Opinion
Comedian's Rant - Des Clarke
Why do we have to endure Prince Charles on TV preaching about the evils of GM crops when clearly the concept of genetic inbreeding has sustained his family for generations?
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Interviews
Tony Law Interview
Never watched the A-Team because he knew the real version - Magyar tribesmen near the end of the first millennium. Read more »| 15 Jun 2006 -
Opinion
Stars - June 2006
HoroscopesAries 21/3 – 19/4The arc of andromeda suggests that you may find 50p, half a packed of tabs and a lighter under your sofa this week. Seek and... Read more »| 15 Jun 2006