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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FestivalsDavid Kay @ The Stand
Scone-based comedian packs in huge amount of gags this Fringe Read more »| 22 Aug 2019 -
FestivalsLaura Davis @ Heroes, Blundabus
Another imaginative hour from Australian stand-up Laura Davis Read more »| 22 Aug 2019 -
FestivalsEdinburgh Comedy Awards: The 2019 nominees
This year's Comedy Awards shortlists are the longest in the award's history, with 17 shows in total up for the Best Show and Best Newcomer awards Read more »| 21 Aug 2019 -
FestivalsThe Living Room @ Assembly Rooms
Tragicomic clowning provides a comfortably uncomfortable space for deathly musings Read more »| 20 Aug 2019 -
FestivalsPhoebe Robinson @ Assembly George Square
Sorry, Phoebe Robinson – this is more of a work in progress Read more »| 20 Aug 2019 -
FestivalsFlora Anderson @ Underbelly Bristo Square
A romanticised life does not lead to a charmed future for Flora Anderson Read more »| 20 Aug 2019
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Harry Stachini @ Just the Tonic, Caves
Harry Stachini provides a steady stream of chuckles in a well observed debut Read more »| 20 Aug 2019 -
FestivalsLuca Cupani @ Just the Tonic, Mash House
Italian comic Luca Cupani's exploration of an unlived dolce vita is a little too tame to make a big impression Read more »| 20 Aug 2019 -
FestivalsJulia Rorke @ Underbelly Cowgate
Even amongst the expected level of Fringe absurdity, Julia Rorke is alarmingly odd Read more »| 19 Aug 2019 -
FestivalsTom Mayhew @ Just the Tonic, Mash House
Tom Mayhew's Edinburgh Fringe show is a rousing call to arms for working class comics Read more »| 19 Aug 2019 -
FestivalsRyan Lane @ Heroes, Dragonfly
Ryan Lane's well-observed characters and clever writing make for an inventive retelling of life in small town Wales Read more »| 19 Aug 2019 -
FestivalsAdam Hess @ Pleasance Courtyard
Talented oddball Adam Hess delivers another breathless hour of absurdity Read more »| 19 Aug 2019 -
FestivalsDouble Denim @ Underbelly, Cowgate
Double Denim's energetic jungle cruise is a fun but rocky crossing Read more »| 19 Aug 2019 -
FestivalsNjambi McGrath @ Just the Tonic, Marlin's Wynd
Accidental Coconut is a heavy-hitting hour that needs polish, but is worth seeing Read more »| 19 Aug 2019 -
FestivalsMoon @ Pleasance Courtyard
Upstart sketch group Moon delight with an onslaught of quickfire jokes Read more »| 19 Aug 2019