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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OpinionICYMI: Siân Docksey on The Golden Girls
Comedian, writer and podcaster Siân Docksey submerges herself in the pastel hues of much-loved 80s sitcom The Golden Girls Read more »| 11 Oct 2021 -
OpinionICYMI: Long Cat Media on National Lampoon's Vacation
The duo behind the Long Cat Media podcasts – Laurence Owen and Lindsay Sharman – take a trip with the Griswolds Read more »| 16 Sep 2021 -
InterviewsTalking Time with Rob Auton
As he returns to live performance ahead of the release of his new book, we discuss ideas and art with comedian and writer Rob Auton Read more »| 08 Sep 2021 -
FestivalsFringedog's Edinburgh Terrier Awards 2021
Fringe Dog celebrates Fringe 2021 in the only way he knows how – with many awards and five stars Read more »| 30 Aug 2021 -
FestivalsOmar Badawy wins So You Think You're Funny? 2021
Gilded Balloon's new comedy competition returns for 2021, with stand-up Omar Badawy winning this year's top prize Read more »| 30 Aug 2021 -
FestivalsJack Docherty @ Gilded Balloon Teviot
Festival veteran Jack Docherty stages some touching, bittersweet scenes in new storytelling show Nothing But Read more »| 25 Aug 2021
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FestivalsTues Night at Social Club @ Gilded Balloon Teviot
This spoof Working Men’s Club show packs in the punchlines, but is over-reliant on puerile gags Read more »| 25 Aug 2021 -
FestivalsJay Lafferty @ Gilded Balloon Teviot
Scottish circuit favourite Jay Lafferty is on form with her lockdown laughs Read more »| 25 Aug 2021 -
FestivalsRob Rouse @ Gilded Balloon Teviot
Edinburgh Fringe veteran and Upstart Crow's Bottom, Rob Rouse returns to Edinburgh with work-in-progress warmth Read more »| 23 Aug 2021 -
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Fringe Dog is back with the 5th Terrier Awards
hallo and hooray !!! fringe dog is here to celebrate 5 whole years of the terrier awards at the 2021 edimburgh fringe festival Read more »| 23 Aug 2021 -
OpinionSean Lock obituary: vibrant & influential stand-up
A vibrant and influential member of the UK comedy scene, we reflect on the life and career of Sean Lock Read more »| 19 Aug 2021 -
FestivalsBobby Mair @ Monkey Barrel Comedy
Bobby Mair returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with his typically dark brand of stand-up Read more »| 18 Aug 2021 -
OpinionICYMI: The Improverts on Bridesmaids
We catch up with Joshua Garrett, Director of long-running Edinburgh-based improvised comedy group The Improverts, as he encounters Kristen Wiig's semi-improvised Bridesmaids for the first time Read more »| 05 Aug 2021 -
FestivalsEdinburgh Fringe Comedy Highlights
The Fringe is back! Trust us, here's the comedy shows you need to go see at the 2021 Edinburgh Fringe Read more »| 03 Aug 2021 -
OpinionICYMI: Jen Ives on Father Ted
Comedian Jen Ives takes on comedy sacred cow Father Ted and its problematic co-creator Read more »| 27 Jul 2021