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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FestivalsKiri Pritchard-McLean @ Pleasance Courtyard
Kiri Pritchard-McLean derives fine comedy from a difficult time in new Fringe hour Victim, Complex Read more »| 07 Aug 2018 -
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Micky Overman @ Pleasance Courtyard
Micky Overman's promising if hit-and-miss debut has you rooting for the villain Read more »| 07 Aug 2018 -
FestivalsMr Swallow @ Pleasance Courtyard
Frustratingly uneven performance from one of the Fringe’s best-loved characters Read more »| 07 Aug 2018 -
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George Lewis @ Pleasance Courtyard
Nineties nostalgia and competent comedy from George Lewis Read more »| 07 Aug 2018 -
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Felicity Ward @ Pleasance Courtyard
Triumphant return from an absent Fringe friend Read more »| 07 Aug 2018 -
FestivalsEd Night @ Pleasance Courtyard
An intelligent and increasingly ambitious show from Ed Night Read more »| 07 Aug 2018
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Joanne McNally @ Assembly George Square
An evening with Joanne McNally is like catching up with a friend Read more »| 07 Aug 2018 -
FestivalsRosco McClelland @ Gilded Balloon
Rosco McClelland's energy and potential is wasted in an afternoon slot Read more »| 07 Aug 2018 -
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Adele Cliff @ Just the Tonic, The Caves
A mix of jokes and sibling rivalry from Adele Cliff Read more »| 07 Aug 2018 -
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Ivo Graham @ Pleasance Courtyard
Ivo Graham fails to bring anything new or interesting to the table in Motion Sickness Read more »| 07 Aug 2018 -
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Lucy Pearman @ Monkey Barrel
Lucy Pearman’s sophomore show is a delight from start to finish Read more »| 07 Aug 2018 -
FestivalsPaul Williams @ Underbelly Cowgate
Imaginative comedy from a comedian who is literally escaping his brother’s shadow Read more »| 07 Aug 2018 -
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Egg @ Pleasance Courtyard
A supremely confident hour from a pair whose stars are sure to rise Read more »| 07 Aug 2018 -
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Enter the Dragons @ Pleasance Dome
A&E Comedy challenge both audiences and societal norms in a surreally hysterical hour Read more »| 06 Aug 2018 -
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Maisie Adam @ Gilded Balloon
Last year’s So You Think You’re Funny? winner impresses with her candid debut Read more »| 06 Aug 2018