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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FestivalsHarry 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
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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 -
FestivalsLucy Beaumont @ Pleasance Courtyard
Lucy Beaumont's new show is filled with stories that are both bizarre and relatable Read more »| 19 Aug 2019 -
FestivalsSerena Flynn @ Heroes, Black Medicine
Uncomfortable but absorbing viewing of a wilfully ugly clowning confession Read more »| 19 Aug 2019 -
FestivalsPaul F Taylor @ The Stand
Moustachioed maestro Paul F Taylor takes odd conceits to their illogical conclusion Read more »| 19 Aug 2019 -
FestivalsRóisín and Chiara @ Heroes, Hive
Are you looking for unadulterated and complete delight? Then come and get nupty with Róisín and Chiara Read more »| 19 Aug 2019 -
FestivalsAunty @ Assembly George Square
New Zealand character comic Johanna Cosgrove lets you peek in on a hilarious family reunion in Aunty Read more »| 19 Aug 2019 -
FestivalsJosie Long @ The Stand
Tender is a stunningly feel-good and uniquely optimistic hour from Josie Long Read more »| 19 Aug 2019