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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SpotlightShaved Dog: Comedy Spotlight
No, not poodles subjected to questionable topiary – just three comics from Liverpool. Still weird, though Read more »| 01 Jun 2016 -
FestivalsEdinburgh Fringe: 7 Hit Shows Returning in 2016
From musical parodies to parody musicals, these comedy shows conquered the Fringe in 2015 and now return for a victory lap. Read more »| 26 May 2016 -
Festivals
Edinburgh Fringe 2016: Top four at the big four
As Assembly, Gilded Balloon, Pleasance and Underbelly launch their combined Fringe programme in Edinburgh, here's our pick of four big comedy shows from the ... Read more »| 17 May 2016 -
SpotlightChris Cantrill: Comedy Spotlight
The Delightful Sausage founder braves a grilling. It's a preconceived notion that alternative comedians hailing from the North have to move to London to ply... Read more »| 11 May 2016 -
Film
Armando Iannucci reflects on In the Loop
Acclaimed Scottish satirist and film director Armando Iannucci will answer fan questions in a pre-recorded interview to be shown alongside a screening of his 2009 comedy In the Loop at Restless Natives festival this week. First, we posed a few of our own Read more »| 11 May 2016 -
Opinion
Crystal Baws: May 2016 Horoscopes
ARIESEvery time you touch your penis it swells up. Makes you think you might have an allergy. Talking to the doctor about possible causes, you tell them you&... Read more »| 03 May 2016
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InterviewsComedian Seymour Mace on being "Niche as Fuck"
Self-confessed bitter old man Seymour Mace talks to us ahead of the final outing of his Foster's Award-nominated show, Niche as Fuck, at Liverpool's 81 Renshaw Street Read more »| 29 Apr 2016 -
Festivals
UK Comedy Festivals guide: The Rest of the Fests
We look beyond the Edinburgh Fringe to find the pick of the UK's best comedy festivals Read more »| 28 Apr 2016 -
Interviews
Jim Jefferies on Sex, Guns and Donald Trump
With a new Netflix special in the bag, we chat with Jim Jefferies ahead of his upcoming UK tour dates, including his first solo show in Edinburgh outside of the Fringe. Read more »| 25 Apr 2016 -
Opinion
A Tribute to Victoria Wood
Comedian Victoria Wood has died at the age of 62. Her career started before the modern comedy era – we explain why she leaves an important legacy Read more »| 21 Apr 2016 -
Interviews
Jen Kirkman interview: 'Not just me, all women'
American comedian Jen Kirkman talks to The Skinny about writing her new book, how many critical comedy reviewers it'd take for her to change her set and the everyday shit all women get on Twitter. Read more »| 11 Apr 2016 -
Interviews
Katherine Ryan interview: Comedy is a Conversation
Katherine Ryan chats about fame, the welcoming UK comedy scene and the meaning of her show title. Read more »| 06 Apr 2016 -
OpinionAre Gong Shows Good or Bad for Comedy?
Are gong shows a positive or negative force in stand-up? We asked Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Jon Whiteley to present their arguments Read more »| 06 Apr 2016 -
Spotlight
Top Joe: Comedy Spotlight
We’re almost certain none of these answers are true Read more »| 05 Apr 2016 -
Interviews
A Ramble with Mark Thomas
Political comedian Mark Thomas walks us through his latest method of grassroots activism. Read more »| 04 Apr 2016