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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SpotlightSpotlight: Simon Lomas
The Yorkshire New Comedian of the Year recalls some excellent backstage nibbles Read more »| 14 Sep 2016 -
FestivalsSeven must-see shows at Liverpool Comedy Festival
We look through the archives of our comedy spotlight, and highlight seven shows not to be missed at this year's Liverpool Comedy Festival Read more »| 12 Sep 2016 -
Interviews
Greg McHugh on Gary Tank Commander
Gary Tank Commander powers into the SSE Hydro next month; we talk to its creator Greg McHugh Read more »| 09 Sep 2016 -
Spotlight
Hector vs The Future: Comedy Spotlight
Hector vs the Future is a new darkly surreal podcast from James Hamilton about the curmudgeonly proprietor of the Obsoleteum – a museum of the obsolete... Read more »| 07 Sep 2016 -
OpinionCrystal Baws: September 2016 Horoscopes
ARIESOur God is a nerd god – the universe He made is all about geek subjects like mathematics and science. Not like the cool Gods out there who built e... Read more »| 01 Sep 2016 -
Festivals
The Best of Edinburgh Fringe 2016: Comedy
After reviewing around 200 shows and seeing many more off-schedule, The Skinny's comedy team pick their favourite Fringe moments... Read more »| 29 Aug 2016
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Festivals
Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2016: Scotland's Double
Scotland's Richard Gadd and Scott Gibson win Best Comedy and Best Newcomer awards, and Iraq Out & Loud picks up the Panel Prize Read more »| 29 Aug 2016 -
FestivalsAl Porter @ Pleasance Courtyard
Award-nominated Al Porter will surely become the face of popular entertainment Read more »| 29 Aug 2016 -
Festivals
Tom Ballard @ Assembly, George Square
A pitch perfect and political sophomore hour from Australian stand-up Tom Ballard Read more »| 29 Aug 2016 -
Festivals
Bilal Zafar @ Just the Tonic, The Mash House
Best Newcomer award nominee Bilal Zafar's debut takes the cake Read more »| 26 Aug 2016 -
Festivals
Heidi Regan wins So You Think You're Funny? 2016
In its 29th year, So You Think You're Funny? introduces another generation of comedic talent. Read more »| 26 Aug 2016 -
Festivals
Iraq Out & Loud @ Heroes, The Shed by the BlundaBus
A reading of the Chilcot Report that started as a curious project ended up defining the true spirit of the Edinburgh Fringe. Read more »| 26 Aug 2016 -
Festivals
Chris Turner @ Pleasance Courtyard
A stand-up meditation on memory Read more »| 26 Aug 2016 -
Festivals
Mat Ewins @ Heroes, The Hive
Character-comedian Mat Ewins latest hour is a mischievous romp – silly right to it’s whimsical core – and a glorious hour of comedy Read more »| 26 Aug 2016 -
Festivals
Nath Valvo @ Gilded Balloon
Nominated for this year's Newcomer Award, Nath Valvo is a very talented comedian, but his show is hit-and-miss Read more »| 26 Aug 2016