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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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FestivalsAmy Matthews @ Monkey Barrel Comedy
Amy Matthews' new show blends charm, mischief and brutally raw reflections – all capped with one of the best closing moments of this year's festival Read more »| 11 Aug 2026 -
FestivalsCoco the Time-Travelling Tart @ Underbelly George Square
Coco the Time Travelling Tart takes us on a raunchy journey through time and space Read more »| 11 Aug 2026 -
FestivalsDee Allum @ Pleasance Courtyard
Dee Allum's Raumdeuter gets slightly lost around its middle, but overall it's a thoroughly entertaining show with hilarious one-liners Read more »| 10 Aug 2026 -
FestivalsDavina Bentley @ Pleasance Courtyard
Davina Bentley's Fringe debut only teases the envelope, never pushes it, but there are flashes where her wry wit and charm come to the fore Read more »| 10 Aug 2026 -
FestivalsTarang Hardikar @ Pleasance Courtyard
Tarang Hardikar's If I’m Not Wrong is a poignant show in which he grapples with his past, present and future self with an imaginary therapist Read more »| 10 Aug 2026 -
FestivalsDane Buckley @ Pleasance Courtyard
Dane Buckley shines in his debut Fringe show dedicated to the women who raised him – an ode to family, heritage and belonging Read more »| 10 Aug 2026
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FestivalsMaxx Eddy @ Gilded Balloon Patter House
In his debut Fringe hour, American standup Maxx Eddy proves himself as a ball of energy with bags of potential Read more »| 10 Aug 2026 -
FestivalsLara Ricote @ Monkey Barrel
INKLING is a intriguing, intelligent new hour from Best Newcomer winner Lara Ricote Read more »| 10 Aug 2026 -
FestivalsLara Ricote on returning to the Fringe with INKLING
We catch up with Lara Ricote as she returns with her third Fringe hour, INKLING Read more »| 03 Aug 2026 -
FestivalsCrystal Clear: Dan Tiernan on new Fringe show Quartz and All
Double Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Dan Tiernan reflects on the relationship between magic and comedy, and speaks lovingly about the influence of crystals on his new show, Quartz and All Read more »| 03 Aug 2026 -
FestivalsEdinburgh Fringe 2026: 24 comedy shows to catch
Our Comedy editor picks out a full day's worth of shows to look out for at this year's Fringe, from character comedy to stand-up to two separate shows about monks Read more »| 31 Jul 2026 -
FestivalsPrince Wilfred, Paul Sykes and Shaun Guff on their Edinburgh Fringe plans
Big characters Prince Wilfred, Paul Sykes and Shaun Guff (aka Lil Wenker, Zoe Cousin and Clementine Bogg-Hargroves) on the highs and lows of performing at the Edinburgh Fringe, the journey it's taken them to get there, and what it takes to be a man today Read more »| 30 Jul 2026 -
FestivalsEdinburgh Fringe 2026: Our Scottish, Irish & Welsh comedy picks
Our trusty team of Comedy writers have prepared the ultimate in-house competition: a Battle of the Celts, where we present to you our favourite Scottish, Irish and Welsh acts to watch at this year's Edinburgh Fringe Read more »| 29 Jul 2026 -
OpinionTaking a Stand: Why we should all like stand-up comedy
An article by our new Comedy editor on why we should all like stand-up comedy – even if we don't really like it Read more »| 15 Jul 2026 -
GuideScottish Comedy Highlights: July 2026
It's nearly Fringe time, which means works-in-progress a-plenty at comedy clubs across Scotland this month Read more »| 29 Jun 2026