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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Scottish 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 -
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Urooj 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 -
Interviews
Urooj Ashfaq on her Fringe win and debut UK tour
Mumbai-based stand-up Urooj Ashfaq on her 2023 Fringe win, festivals versus tours, Edinburgh versus Glasgow, and what the near-future brings Read more »| 15 Jan 2024 -
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The Skinny's Comedy Forecast for 2024
The Skinny’s Comedy Team reveal their hot picks for 2024 Read more »| 10 Jan 2024 -
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Scottish Comedy Highlights: January 2024
New Year, new (co)me(dy)! January brings Urooj Ashfaq, Guz Khan and Olga Koch to Scotland, plus a pair of new regular nights and a whole bunch of WIPs Read more »| 28 Dec 2023 -
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Joke Books: 2023's best comedy books
2023 has been an absolute doozy when it comes to comedy books. We list the ones you need to unwrap this December Read more »| 15 Dec 2023
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Opinion
Dream Gig: Susan Riddell
Glasgow's Susan Riddell brings us a perfectly festive dream gig to round off 2023 Read more »| 12 Dec 2023 -
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Scottish Comedy Highlights: December 2023
Alongside the boatload of funny festive gigs at our fave comedy clubs across Edinburgh and Glasgow, there are a few extra special comedy show-ho-hos coming our way in December Read more »| 27 Nov 2023 -
Interviews
Learning to Fail with Glasgow Improv Theatre
Glasgow Improv Theatre founders Martin James and Hannah Cruickshank discuss improv, the power of failure, and the impact of experimentation Read more »| 17 Nov 2023 -
Opinion
Dream Gig: Ignacio Lopez
Spanish-Welsh comic and Live at the Apollo star Ignacio Lopez delivers a dream gig with a surreal edge Read more »| 06 Nov 2023 -
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Scottish Comedy Highlights: November 2023
The clocks have gone back and there's no escaping the dark. Good job we've got a stellar selection of November comedy to keep you cosy Read more »| 02 Nov 2023 -
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Esther Manito @ The Stand, Glasgow
Hell Hath No Fury is an evocative and defiant title for Esther Manito’s most recent tour, and Manito’s material and performance live up to it Read more »| 25 Oct 2023 -
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Paul Foot @ The Stand, Glasgow, 8 Oct
Dissolve is a multifaceted, uplifting show about recovery one moment you’re absorbed in his fascinating story, and the next you’re laughing your head off. Read more »| 13 Oct 2023 -
Opinion
Dream Gig: Kyrah Gray
London-based rising stand-up star Kyrah Gray gives us her Dream Gig, heavily influenced by the iconic comedy show which made Black US comics household names Read more »| 13 Oct 2023 -
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Scottish Comedy Highlights: October 2023
October’s here and brings a bumper crop of comedy with it. From huge names on tour to a comedy festival by The Shore, there’s plenty of gigs to whet your comedy whistle this month Read more »| 28 Sep 2023