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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FestivalsKate Berlant @ Assembly George Square
Kate Berlant delivers a compelling debut Edinburgh Fringe hour, but one that feels more like a work in progress Read more »| 06 Aug 2018 -
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Alex Edelman @ Pleasance Courtyard
Sharp writing, relatable stories and wider social points – Alex Edelman makes a triumphant return to the Fringe Read more »| 06 Aug 2018 -
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Ada Campe @ The Stand's New Town Theatre
Ducks, drama and debauchery from an accomplished character comedian Read more »| 06 Aug 2018 -
FestivalsDaniel Cook @ Pleasance Courtyard
Storytelling, solidly crafted jokes and real charm from Daniel Cook Read more »| 03 Aug 2018 -
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Suzi Ruffell @ Pleasance Courtyard
Anxiety propels Suzi Ruffel but also holds her back Read more »| 03 Aug 2018 -
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Rosie Jones @ Pleasance Courtyard
Rosie Jones proves herself a master of deception in her outstanding debut Read more »| 03 Aug 2018
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FestivalsThe Pin @ Pleasance Courtyard
The Pin are sketch comedy at its purest Read more »| 03 Aug 2018 -
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Chris McCausland @ Underbelly Bristo Square
Edinburgh Fringe Comedy 2018 review, Chris McCausland, Underbelly Read more »| 03 Aug 2018 -
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Matt Rees @ Pleasance Courtyard
Onstage strengths and off stage recovery meet in Matt Rees' debut hour Read more »| 03 Aug 2018 -
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Brett Goldstein @ Pleasance Courtyard
What Is Love Baby Don't Hurt Me is an engaging, if slightly incohesive show Read more »| 02 Aug 2018 -
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Bryony Twydle @ Underbelly Bristo Square
A very promising solo debut with a flair for characterisation from Bryony Twydle Read more »| 02 Aug 2018 -
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Non-toxic Masculinity in Stand-up
Ahead of this year's Edinburgh Fringe, comedians Stephen Bailey, David Correos, Mawaan Rizwan and Joe Sutherland talk about subverting traditional masculinity in stand-up Read more »| 02 Aug 2018 -
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Comedians on their Fringe Bugbears
From revolting rooms to soggy sarnies, we speak to several Fringe folk about what really grinds their gears in August Read more »| 01 Aug 2018 -
FestivalsFrom the Kremlin to Comedy: Olga Koch interview
Olga Koch talks moving from the Kremlin to comedy in her debut Edinburgh Fringe hour, Fight Read more »| 01 Aug 2018 -
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John Hegley on Luton Town (and the Fringe)
John Hegley celebrates his 30th Fringe with a show for kids and a show for everyone – but he's also a Luton Town fan... Read more »| 30 Jul 2018