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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FestivalsRuby Thomas @ Just the Tonic at the Caves
Ruby Thomas' debut hour is based on a strong idea, but doesn't live up to its potential Read more »| 12 Aug 2016 -
FestivalsNicole Henriksen @ Underbelly, Cowgate
The spoken word performer and some-time stripper Nicole Henriksen essentially gives us a semi-naked TED Talk in Makin It Rain Outlining her own story in the... Read more »| 12 Aug 2016 -
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Laura London @ Voodoo Rooms, PBH Free Fringe
Laura London brings deception, magic and history into the perfect setting of the Voodoo Rooms for her cabaret and variety show Cheat Chronicling the history... Read more »| 12 Aug 2016 -
FestivalsJojo Bellini @ The Stand
Cooking up a treat upstairs in the cosy Stand II, Jojo Bellini worked all our senses into a lather in her Kitchen Cabaret. Read more »| 12 Aug 2016 -
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Edinburgh Fringe Reviews: Living Sober
Three acts getting laughs from alcoholism and addiction. Read more »| 12 Aug 2016 -
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Mawaan Rizwan @ Laughing Horse, Dropkick Murphy's
Invisible Dot manages to keep a finger on the pulse at the forefront of new comedy Read more »| 12 Aug 2016
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Neal Portenza @ Underbelly, Med Quad
Neal Portenza's show is better than Pokémon Go Read more »| 12 Aug 2016 -
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Fern Brady @ The Stand
Fern Brady regales the audience with mistaken identity and her snub from the annual female comedians' brunch club Read more »| 12 Aug 2016 -
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James Acaster @ Pleasance Courtyard
There’s a joke at this year’s fringe – set in the distant future – where a man in a spacesuit watches YouTube footage of the Edinburg... Read more »| 12 Aug 2016 -
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Edinburgh Fringe Reviews: The Fear
Hayley Ellis and Naomi Petersen bring shows exploring specific neuroses: the fear of missing out and the fear of going out Read more »| 11 Aug 2016 -
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Patrick Turpin @ Sneaky Pete's, PBH Free Fringe
There is a clear distinction to be made before To Me, You Are Perfect can start proper. Our host draws a line down the middle o... Read more »| 11 Aug 2016 -
FestivalsPaul Currie @ Heroes, The Hive
No-one has recovered from Paul Currie's last show, but he's back on dazzling form again Read more »| 11 Aug 2016 -
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Gareth Richards @ Whistlebinkies, PBH Free Fringe
An unchallenging hour from a former Newcomer nominee Read more »| 11 Aug 2016 -
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Daniel Kitson @ Traverse Theatre
Daniel Kitson's new play has a few flaws, but displays his usual brilliance Read more »| 11 Aug 2016 -
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Kiri Pritchard-McLean @ Pleasance Courtyard
Kiri Pritchard-McLean's ambitious debut show is a triumph. Read more »| 11 Aug 2016