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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FestivalsJenny Collier @ Laughing Horse, Espionage
Jenny Collier's dark sense of humour shines the best light in her latest hour Read more »| 14 Aug 2018 -
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Stuart Goldsmith @ PBH Free Fringe, Liquid Room Annexe
A reliable solid performance from a Fringe favourite Read more »| 14 Aug 2018 -
FestivalsHenry Paker @ PBH Free Fringe, Banshee Labyrinth
Cartoons and quips as strong as each other from Henry Paker Read more »| 13 Aug 2018 -
FestivalsAhir Shah @ Laughing Horse, Cabaret Voltaire
A phenomenal hour from Ahir Shah Read more »| 13 Aug 2018 -
FestivalsFreya Slipper @ Underbelly George Square
A slightly overambitious hour of character comedy from Freya Slipper’s debut show Read more »| 13 Aug 2018 -
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Christopher Bliss @ Pleasance Dome
Christopher Bliss should be an award-winning playwright by now. If the Pulitzer prize was also awarded to William McGonagall Read more »| 13 Aug 2018
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Stevie Martin @ Pleasance Courtyard
High-octane sketch madness from an errant Massive Dad Read more »| 13 Aug 2018 -
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Chris Washington @ Pleasance Courtyard
The 2017 Best Newcomer nominee overcomes sophomore syndrome with a compelling second half in You Beauty! Read more »| 13 Aug 2018 -
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Sara Barron @ Just the Tonic, The Tron
Not laughing during Sara Barron's hour is completely unacceptable Read more »| 13 Aug 2018 -
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George Rigden @ Pleasance Courtyard
No one can compete with Player of the Year, George Rigden, or that’s what he’d have you believe Read more »| 10 Aug 2018 -
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Jay Lafferty @ Gilded Balloon
Jay Lafferty’s Wheesht! makes for an amusing and thoughtful hour but lacks punch Read more »| 10 Aug 2018 -
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Madame Señorita @ Black Medicine
Paula Valluerca shows that clowning around can be lots of fun Read more »| 10 Aug 2018 -
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Mat Ewins @ Just the Tonic, The Mash House
More quickfire merriment from multimedia master Mat Ewins Read more »| 10 Aug 2018 -
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Catherine Bohart @ Pleasance Courtyard
A self-assured debut from a star in the making Read more »| 10 Aug 2018 -
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Demi Lardner @ Assembly George Square
Funny, unhinged and truly original Read more »| 10 Aug 2018