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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FestivalsAndrew Maxwell @ Assembly George Square Theatre
The personal and political vye for attention in Andrew Maxwell's Showtime Read more »| 16 Aug 2017 -
FestivalsReginald D Hunter @ Assembly Hall
A strong start from Reginald D Hunter breaks down half-way through Read more »| 16 Aug 2017 -
FestivalsIvo Graham @ Pleasance Courtyard
Ivo Graham's sublime first half fizzles out in the second Read more »| 16 Aug 2017 -
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Ed Aczel @ Heroes, The Hive
To infinity and beyond with Ed Aczel at The Hive Read more »| 16 Aug 2017 -
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Viggo Venn @ Underbelly Cowgate
The Life of Pepito is a fun and silly hour of clowning and cucumbers Read more »| 16 Aug 2017 -
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James Adomian @ Gilded Balloon
A wasted hour from a talented comedian Read more »| 16 Aug 2017
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Lost Voice Guy @ The Stand
A good idea doesn't quite flourish in Lost Voice Guy's latest hour Lee Ridley, aka Lost Voice Guy, hates the Paralympics, which he sees as inspiration porn,... Read more »| 16 Aug 2017 -
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The Not So Late Show @ Pleasance Dome
Potential brilliance from double act Ross Brierley and Joshua Sadler Read more »| 15 Aug 2017 -
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Helen Duff @ Assembly Roxy
An outlandish mix of confessional and therapeutic comedy from Helen Duff Read more »| 15 Aug 2017 -
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Carl Donnelly @ Heroes, BlundaBus
Carl Donnelly is anything but a blunderbuss as he subtly recounts his failed hallucinogenic 'cleanses' Read more »| 15 Aug 2017 -
FestivalsThünderbards @ Gilded Balloon
Slick but strangely uninspiring sketches from the talented Thünderbards Read more »| 15 Aug 2017 -
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John Robins @ Pleasance Courtyard
John Robins is lovelorn but on form Read more »| 15 Aug 2017 -
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Desiree Burch @ Heroes, BlundaBus
Despite its title, Unfuckable is one hell of a ride Read more »| 15 Aug 2017 -
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Rose Matafeo @ Pleasance Courtyard
Rose Matafeo's excellent character work keeps this sophomore show afloat Read more »| 15 Aug 2017 -
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Phil Kay @ Heroes, Monkey Barrel
A characteristically free wheelin' show from Phil Kay Read more »| 15 Aug 2017