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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FestivalsVir Das @ Pleasance Dome
Emmy Award-winning Indian stand-up phenomenon Vir Das easily strides across continents with his new show, The Fool Read more »| 15 Aug 2024 -
FestivalsEmma Sidi @ Pleasance Courtyard
Satirical without being satire: Emma Sidi's take on Sue Gray is a breath of fresh air Read more »| 15 Aug 2024 -
FestivalsDan Tiernan @ Monkey Barrel
Dan Tiernan’s second hour Stomp is relentlessly fun, expertly written and delivered with dynamic force Read more »| 15 Aug 2024 -
FestivalsLuke Rollason @ Pleasance Dome
Luke Rollason uses children’s fairytales to play to his strengths in new hour Luke Rollason, Luke Rollason, Let Down Your Hair Read more »| 14 Aug 2024 -
FestivalsSarah Keyworth @ Monkey Barrel
No trauma, no drama, just joy in Sarah Keyworth's excellent new show My Eyes Are Up Here Read more »| 14 Aug 2024 -
FestivalsPaul Williams @ Assembly Roxy
Mamiya 7 is a gentle aesthetic hour from star of New Zealand Taskmaster Paul Williams Read more »| 14 Aug 2024
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FestivalsTrygve Wakenshaw @ Assembly Roxy
Trygve Wakenshaw is back with an incredibly quiet but very impactful bang in his Fringe return, Silly Little Things Read more »| 14 Aug 2024 -
FestivalsHannah Platt @ Pleasance Courtyard
Hannah Platt's confident Edinburgh Fringe debut draws humour from the confessional Read more »| 14 Aug 2024 -
FestivalsJin Hao Li @ Pleasance Courtyard
Jin Hao Li makes the nonsensical make sense in his excellent debut hour, Swimming in a Submarine Read more »| 14 Aug 2024 -
FestivalsStuart Laws @ Monkey Barrel at the Hive
Returning Fringe mainstay Stuart Laws is newly optimistic about life and love in this year's show, Stuart Laws Has To Be Joking? Read more »| 14 Aug 2024 -
FestivalsTakashi Wakasugi @ Assembly George Square Studios
The naturally funny Takashi Wakasugi takes his first steps at the Edinburgh Fringe Read more »| 13 Aug 2024 -
FestivalsTwo Hearts @ Pleasance Courtyard
Two Hearts are better than one in this loved-up musical wedding show Read more »| 13 Aug 2024 -
FestivalsAmy Annette @ Pleasance Courtyard
Giggly noughties nostalgia from Edinburgh Fringe newcomer Amy Annette Read more »| 13 Aug 2024 -
FestivalsKanan Gill @ Pleasance Courtyard
What Is This? is an intelligent debut hour from India’s rising comedy star, Kanan Gill Read more »| 13 Aug 2024 -
FestivalsJordan Brookes @ Pleasance Dome
With a unique mix of charm, menace, yearning and aggression, Jordan Brookes proves once again that he is a singular talent Read more »| 12 Aug 2024