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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Opinion
Crystal Baws: October 2015 Horoscopes
ARIESIt’s hard to be yourself at interviews. That’s because you turn up wearing someone else’s face, thus inviting more difficult questions... Read more »| 09 Oct 2015 -
Interviews
Doug Stanhope on controversy, outrage and Twitter
Just before #Swine11 rocked the Twittersphere, we caught up with comedy's master of the profane, Doug Stanhope Read more »| 30 Sep 2015 -
Spotlight
Scott Gibson: Comedy Spotlight
Scott Gibson considers the pros and cons involved in having his consciousness uploaded to a computer. Read more »| 29 Sep 2015 -
Guide
Kevin Bridges @ SSE Hydro, Glasgow, 21 September
Kevin Bridges is the modern day patron saint of Glasgow; a natural entertainer and marvellous storyteller. Read more »| 24 Sep 2015 -
Spotlight
Paul Smith: Comedy Spotlight
The Hot Water Comedy compere talks Gandhi, geese and crumbling in front of acting royalty Read more »| 10 Sep 2015 -
Students
Tinder Surprise: A Guide to Online Dating
Internet dating: it's a minefield. We consider the pros and cons of no-strings-attached sex via Tinder. Read more »| 09 Sep 2015
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Festivals
The Best of the Edinburgh Fringe 2015: Comedy
After reviewing 206 shows and seeing flip knows how many more for fun, we asked our intrepid comedy writers to whittle their picks of the Fringe down to a top three. Read more »| 04 Sep 2015 -
Opinion
Crystal Baws: September 2015
Worm-men, single-celled amoeba and zombie apocalypses: your horoscope for September 2015. Read more »| 02 Sep 2015 -
Festivals
Fringe Street Reviews: Living Statue on a Bike
Living Statue on a Bike! The return of Predator Guy! The Fringe's street performers reviewed. Read more »| 02 Sep 2015 -
Festivals
Edinburgh Fringe: Bob Slayer on the Festival's Future
As the Fringe packs away for another year, promoter Bob Slayer discusses the festival's future. Read more »| 01 Sep 2015 -
Festivals
Liverpool Comedy Festival: Three to see
Kate Smurthwaite, Rob Thomas, Liam Pickford: three acts at this year's Liverpool Comedy Festival. Read more »| 31 Aug 2015 -
Festivals
Fringe 2015: Comedy and Body Image
Helen Duff and Dave Chawner discuss body image, eating disorders and their Edinburgh Fringe shows. Read more »| 31 Aug 2015 -
Festivals
Fringe Comedy Reviews: Taking Stock
Nick Cody, Rhys Nicholson, Heidi O'Loughlin, That Pair, Anna Morris and Patrick Morris at the Fringe. Read more »| 31 Aug 2015 -
Festivals
Fringe Comedy Reviews: Through different eyes
Adam Hills, Caroline Mabey, Sy Thomas, Brendan Murphy, Neel Kolhatkar and Gerry Howell at the Fringe. Read more »| 31 Aug 2015 -
Festivals
Fringe Comedy Reviews: Character Comedians
Fringe character comedy: Alison Thea-Skot, Lily Bevan, Morgan Berry, Susan Harrison and Lily Pelham. Read more »| 28 Aug 2015