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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OpinionFringe 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 -
GuidePlease 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 -
OpinionComedians 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 -
InterviewsRachel 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
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Opinion
Crystal Baws: February 2017 Horoscopes
Our resident futurologist Mystic Mark returns with his February horoscopes Read more »| 02 Feb 2017 -
Opinion
Top Trumps: The Essential President Parodies
Some say Donald Trump is beyond parody, but ahead of the inauguration of the 45th POTUS we take a look at those willing to try Read more »| 19 Jan 2017 -
Guide
Glasgow Comedy Festival announces 2017 programme
The Glasgow Comedy Festival celebrates its fifteenth year with over 470 shows across 50 venues offering plenty of comedy highlights to choose from. Read more »| 12 Jan 2017 -
Guide
Limmy's techno take on the 80s Turkish Delight ad
The anarchic genius turns the chocolate bar's cheesy advertising theme into a banging techno tune Read more »| 10 Jan 2017 -
Opinion
Votes vs Jokes: the divided Beppe Grillo
The right say he's on the left, the left say he's on the right – who is the "Five Star" comedian changing Italian politics? Read more »| 10 Jan 2017 -
Spotlight
Hannah Platt: Comedy Spotlight
As droll as Daria: find Merseyside-via-Manchester's finest misanthrope at a venue near you Read more »| 09 Jan 2017 -
Opinion
Crystal Baws: January 2017 Horoscopes
Our resident futurologist Mystic Mark returns with his first predictions of 2017 Read more »| 06 Jan 2017 -
Opinion
2016: A Horror Story
Are we actually just living in a slasher movie? Read more »| 04 Jan 2017 -
Opinion
NextUp: The future of stand up?
New streaming service NextUp offers a chance to access niche comedy from the comfort of your living room Read more »| 09 Dec 2016