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: Marjolein Robertson on Teachers
Shetland storyteller, improviser and stand-up Marjolein Robertson teaches us a thing or two about early 2000s comedy-drama Teachers Read more »| 12 May 2021 -
InterviewsCiarán Dowd on Don Rodolfo's move to TV
As daring lothario Don Rodolfo charms his way onto the small screen, we chat to the character's creator Ciarán Dowd Read more »| 22 Apr 2021 -
GuideVagabond Comedy: online stand-up review
Hosted by Jordan Brookes and pals Darren J Coles and Charlie Webster, Vagabond's take on the online comic ensemble remains appealingly chaotic Read more »| 13 Apr 2021 -
OpinionICYMI: Sean Morley on The Rag Trade
Cerebral Manchester-based comic Sean Morley unearths a little-known feminist gem Read more »| 12 Apr 2021 -
InterviewsChanging the culture: a new normal for the Fringe?
We catch up with Bilal Zafar, Eleanor Morton, Tom Mayhew, Chloe Petts and Sikisa about what the ‘new normal’ should be for future Edinburgh Fringe Festivals Read more »| 07 Apr 2021 -
OpinionICYMI: Rosco McClelland on Back of the Y
Former Scottish Comedian of the Year Rosco McClelland takes on Back of the Y, New Zealand's absurd and raucous answer to Jackass Read more »| 15 Mar 2021
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InterviewsPoppy Hillstead Enters Our Chat
As series three of her podcast drops, Poppy Hillstead talks Pixar, mumblers, BTS fans and people’s enduring unease with the word ‘clitoris’ Read more »| 10 Mar 2021 -
OpinionHow The Simpsons Wrecked Ralph Wiggum
The rise and fall of a Valentine’s Day hero, and the sad demise of a classic TV comedy – we look at the downfall of The Simpsons and Ralph Wiggum Read more »| 10 Feb 2021 -
OpinionICYMI: Róisín and Chiara on Heathers
Surreal sketch duo Róisín and Chiara experience teen cult classic Heathers for the very first time Read more »| 02 Feb 2021 -
InterviewsThe Skinny on... Thanyia Moore
South London actor and comic Thanyia Moore is making an impact with her straight-talking stand-up. With last year's Edinburgh Fringe cancelled, we’re hoping Moore makes a splash on the (presumably virtual) festival circuit this year Read more »| 14 Jan 2021 -
InterviewsJordan Brookes on The Future of Online Comedy
Showing admirable resilience and innovation no doubt born of several years flyering on Potterow, many comics managed to move things online in 2020. But it’s not been plain sailing as 2019 Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Jordan Brookes tells us Read more »| 13 Jan 2021 -
OpinionICYMI: Huge Davies on The Blues Brothers
Edinburgh Fringe 2019 Best Newcomer nominee Huge Davies takes on the might of comedy sacred cow The Blues Brothers Read more »| 11 Jan 2021 -
OpinionSparkle & Grin: Our Favourite Christmas Comedy Specials
We all need a little release from this difficult year; our Comedy Team's favourite festive gems might be just the ticket Read more »| 10 Dec 2020 -
OpinionICYMI: Jain Edwards on Spitting Image
Staple of the Manchester comedy scene, Jain Edwards watches political Punch and Judy, Spitting Image Read more »| 07 Dec 2020 -
InterviewsJaney Godley, Brett Goldstein and The Pin on comedy in lockdown
With stand-up on pause, Twitter videos are full of comedy club energy – and have been seen by everyone from politicians to film producers Read more »| 11 Nov 2020