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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FestivalsTom Walker @ Assembly George Square
It doesn’t really matter if you’re not terribly convinced about Tom Walker’s undying love for javelin – his gently absurd style of storytelling is what gets him the gold Read more »| 16 Aug 2022 -
FestivalsSophie Duker @ Pleasance Courtyard
Sophie Duker returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with a riotously funny journey of self-discovery Read more »| 15 Aug 2022 -
FestivalsIsabelle Farah @ Assembly George Square
Isabelle Farah returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with smart, sharp critiques of 'girlboss' culture in new show Irresponsabelle Read more »| 15 Aug 2022 -
FestivalsLara Ricote @ Monkey Barrel
Lara Ricote’s debut Edinburgh Fringe hour, GRL/LATNX/DEF is full of energy, goofiness and heart Read more »| 15 Aug 2022 -
FestivalsVidura Bandara Rajapaksa @ Monkey Barrel
Vidura Bandara Rajapaksa's Edinburgh Fringe debut has potential, but often treads tired ground Read more »| 15 Aug 2022 -
FestivalsSikisa @ Pleasance Courtyard
Sikisa throws a charisma-packed party for her Edinburgh Fringe debut, but the show itself could do with a touch more clarity and resolution Read more »| 15 Aug 2022
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FestivalsAnia Magliano @ Pleasance Courtyard
Ania Magliano's Edinburgh Fringe debut is an accomplished, easy-going hour of standup Read more »| 15 Aug 2022 -
FestivalsSam Lake @ Pleasance Courtyard
Comedy with warmth and well-earned sentiment, Sam Lake makes an impressive Edinburgh Fringe debut Read more »| 15 Aug 2022 -
FestivalsChloe Petts @ Pleasance Courtyard
Chloe Petts' Edinburgh Fringe show Transience is full of big laughs, and perhaps a larger, more serious purpose at work Read more »| 15 Aug 2022 -
FestivalsRajiv Karia @ Pleasance Courtyard
Gallivant is a charming, deftly written hour from excellent new talent Rajiv Karia Read more »| 15 Aug 2022 -
FestivalsGood Kids @ Just the Tonic, Mash House
Good Kids' shining moments of musical comedy and sketch are let down by the structure of their new show, Appetite Read more »| 15 Aug 2022 -
FestivalsSami Abu Wardeh @ Underbelly Cowgate
Sami Abu Wardeh's new show Bedu is a charming if unpolished hour of character clowning from the Edinburgh Fringe newcomer Read more »| 15 Aug 2022 -
FestivalsKatie Pritchard @ Pleasance Courtyard
Katie Pritchard's new Edinburgh Fringe show is a typhoon of energy and noise which loses jokes due to its own velocity Read more »| 15 Aug 2022 -
FestivalsNic Sampson @ Pleasance Courtyard
Nic Sampson presents a captivating real-life story which is light on its feet, but lighter on laughs Read more »| 15 Aug 2022 -
FestivalsAmy Matthews @ Monkey Barrel
Amy Matthews makes for a delightful leading lady in her Edinburgh Fringe show, Moreover, The Moon Read more »| 12 Aug 2022