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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OpinionComplaint of the Month: October 2016
In the first of a recurring series, we delve into our inbox to find our favourite reader correspondence. Well, we say 'favourite'... Read more »| 21 Oct 2016 -
InterviewsLiving to Tell the Tale: Scott Gibson interview
Scott Gibson chats about winning Best Newcomer, The Hashtag Show podcast's anniversary and defying death to pursue a career in stand-up Read more »| 18 Oct 2016 -
SpotlightMonkey Barrel: Comedy Spotlight
Monkey Barrel Comedy has rolled into its own home on Blair Street, and here Ben Verth tells us about his plans for Edinburgh's new comedy club Read more »| 11 Oct 2016 -
InterviewsFelicity Ward on Bags, Bowels and Mental Health
Comedian Felicity Ward powers into the Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival with her superb Fringe show 50% More Likely to Die Read more »| 04 Oct 2016 -
Opinion
Crystal Baws: October 2016 Horoscopes
Mystic Mark delivers his verdict on the month ahead Read more »| 03 Oct 2016 -
Festivals
Four to see at Women in Comedy festival
Four acts you should see at this year's Women in Comedy festival Read more »| 20 Sep 2016
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Opinion
Losing the Booze: Comedy and Alcohol
Why do we still think that comedy goes hand-in-hand with drinking? Comedian Jayne Edwards investigates If you ask any one of my many friends what I love mor... Read more »| 19 Sep 2016 -
Spotlight
Spotlight: Simon Lomas
The Yorkshire New Comedian of the Year recalls some excellent backstage nibbles Read more »| 14 Sep 2016 -
Festivals
Seven 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 -
Opinion
Crystal 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 -
FestivalsThe 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 -
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 -
Festivals
Al Porter @ Pleasance Courtyard
Award-nominated Al Porter will surely become the face of popular entertainment Read more »| 29 Aug 2016