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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SpotlightTom Lawrinson: Comedy Spotlight
Combine this comedian's lush locks and secret political masterplan and you've got a force to be reckoned with... Read more »| 13 Mar 2017 -
OpinionThe Comedic Benefits of Postmodern Jukebox
As Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox's European tour swings through the UK, we assess how their comedic take can refresh our appreciation of old and new tracks Read more »| 10 Mar 2017 -
GuideJosie Long @ The Stand
Josie Long's new show is underpinned by some great ideas about personal and political uncertainty but doesn't always get into its stride Read more »| 09 Mar 2017 -
Interviews
'It's OK to be grumpy': A chat with Susie McCabe
Susie McCabe is starting to attract the recognition she deserves, even if her new show is taking more willpower than quitting the cigs Read more »| 08 Mar 2017 -
InterviewsThe Saint: Scott Agnew interview
After a break from live performance Scott Agnew returned to the 2016 Fringe with his best show to date. He now brings I've Snapped My Banjo String, Let's Jus... Read more »| 03 Mar 2017 -
Guide
Quizlington Mill 2: Raise money for Islington Mill!
Join The Skinny for a super special pub quiz raising money for Islington Mill's roof repair fund (and celebrating The Skinny North's fourth birthday while we're at it!). Read more »| 02 Mar 2017
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Opinion
Crystal Baws: March 2017 Horoscopes
Mystic Mark returns with his March horoscopes... Read more »| 01 Mar 2017 -
GuideGlasgow Comedy Festival 2017: The Rising Stars
Five Glasgow shows featuring emerging artists from the comedy scene Read more »| 01 Mar 2017 -
Guide
A Guide to India's amazing Comedy Scene
Amazon Prime recently launched in India and promptly commissioned 14 comedy specials – but this is only the tip of the iceberg. Tamara Mathias explains why comedy is in such demand on the subcontinent and introduces a pick of breakthrough acts. Read more »| 27 Feb 2017 -
Opinion
Fringe Dog on Kellyanne Conway's Stand-up
When Fringe Dog was asked to critique President Trump's strategist Kellyanne Conway's brief 1990s foray into stand-up, the happy canine critic finally discovered his dark side Read more »| 24 Feb 2017 -
Guide
Please Release Me: Hidden Comedy Classics Online
It's never been easier to find your favourite niche comedy on the net, but many cult series remain obscure or crying out for further development – and in many cases lack any official release at all. We unearth some comedy treasures buried online... Read more »| 24 Feb 2017 -
Opinion
Comedians on Ethics – Fern Brady: Milo and Me
Ahead of recording a comedy album at The Stand and her appearance at Glasgow Comedy Festival, Fern Brady kicks-off a new column where comedians discuss ethical issues. Read more »| 21 Feb 2017 -
Interviews
Christian Talbot on Do You Remember the First Time?
Christian Talbot chats about his new comedy podcast Do You Remember the First Time? Read more »| 13 Feb 2017 -
Interviews
Rachel Jackson on CHUNKS & her Bunny Boiler vlogs
Rachel Jackson on her BBC Three shorts for Valentine's Day, Chunks and being the former icon of Irn-Bru Read more »| 08 Feb 2017 -
Opinion
SNL's most inspired political impressions
Following Melissa McCarthy's barnstorming and hilarious take on Donald Trump's volatile Press Secretary, Sean Spicer, we look back at other SNL impressions t... Read more »| 07 Feb 2017