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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FestivalsJohannes Dullin @ Heroes, Dragonfly
An uncomfortable hour spent in Johannes Dullin's company Read more »| 23 Aug 2019 -
FestivalsMeatball Séance @ PBH, Barbados
Meatball Séance is a fun concept for a show, but the content is ultimately dissatisfying Read more »| 23 Aug 2019 -
FestivalsDesiree Burch @ Heroes, Hive
Desiree Burch's new show has moments of greatness but feels a little jerky Read more »| 23 Aug 2019 -
FestivalsRuth Hunter @ PBH, Subway
Subversive So You Think You're Funny finalist Ruth Hunter presents an excellent debut hour Read more »| 22 Aug 2019 -
FestivalsWeegie Hink Ae That? @ The Space, Niddry Street
Weegie Hink Ae That?'s sketch show is poorly written and even more poorly executed Read more »| 22 Aug 2019 -
FestivalsCülture Elité @ The Stand
Cülture Elité are hilarious when focused, but their new show lacks a cohesive direction Read more »| 22 Aug 2019
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FestivalsSimon Munnery @ The Stand
A short return and long goodbye for Alan Parker Urban Warrior, the alter-ego of comedy powerhouse Simon Munnery Read more »| 22 Aug 2019 -
FestivalsGlenn Moore @ Pleasance Courtyard
A truthful and deftly structured hour from 2018 Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Glenn Moore Read more »| 22 Aug 2019 -
FestivalsLiam Withnail @ Monkey Barrel
Even with a difficult crowd, Liam Withnail excels in new show Homecoming Read more »| 22 Aug 2019 -
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David 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