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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FestivalsKieran Hodgson @ Voodoo Rooms, PBH Free Fringe
Another magnificant hour from Kieran Hodgson. Read more »| 19 Aug 2016 -
FestivalsHelen Duff @ Pleasance Courtyard
A unique show from Helen Duff Read more »| 19 Aug 2016 -
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Edinburgh Fringe Reviews: In Character
A line-up of 2016’s character comics dishes out a variety of personas. Read more »| 19 Aug 2016 -
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Alexander Bennett @ Cowgatehead, PBH Free Fringe
Looking like he’d stumbled out of a school shipwreck, Alexander Bennett’s tattered suit (biro scribblings included) clothes a comedian with plent... Read more »| 19 Aug 2016 -
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Larry Dean @ Pleasance Courtyard
A top sophomore show from Best Newcomer Nominee Larry Dean Read more »| 19 Aug 2016 -
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Phil Ellis @ Underbelly, Cowgate
Even in a solo-show Phil Ellis is a master of fun and games Read more »| 19 Aug 2016
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FestivalsEdinburgh Fringe Reviews: Loss
A loss in the family is often both a common theme and a hard sell for a fringe show. Here’s three that address the tearful topic Read more »| 19 Aug 2016 -
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Alison Spittle @ Gilded Balloon, Counting House
A strong first Edinburgh Fringe hour from Alison Spittle. Read more »| 19 Aug 2016 -
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Adam Hess @ Heroes, The Hive
High-energy joke-fest from Adam Hess Read more »| 19 Aug 2016 -
FestivalsMadame Señorita @ Heroes, Dragonfly
Brilliant yet baffling, Madame Señorita certainly has us intrigued. Read more »| 19 Aug 2016 -
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Gary Little @ The Stand
An adept hour of stand-up from Gary Little Read more »| 19 Aug 2016 -
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Sam Fletcher @ Underbelly, George Square
Sam Fletcher's hour is a mixed bag of tricks Read more »| 18 Aug 2016 -
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Shappi Khorsandi @ The Stand
National identity is examined in Shappi Khorsandi's new hilarious show Read more »| 17 Aug 2016 -
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Edinburgh Fringe Reviews: Parenthood
Two fine shows that explore the darker side of parenthood Read more »| 17 Aug 2016 -
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Alex Kealy @ Underbelly, Med Quad
A current and politically engaged debut from Alex Kealy Read more »| 17 Aug 2016