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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InterviewsStuart Goldsmith: The Interviewer's Interview
Embarking on his first tour and welcoming a newborn baby, comedian and founder of the revered Comedian's Comedian podcast Stuart Goldsmith lets us in on... Read more »| 03 Mar 2016 -
SpotlightChris Kehoe: Comedy Spotlight
The Boltonian satirist may have entered the comedy circuit later in life than some, but that just means he has a whole lot more to say about the state of the world Read more »| 03 Mar 2016 -
Guide
12 Great Comedy Podcasts
To paraphrase a comment made about open-mic nights, the great thing about podcasts is that anyone can make one; the bad thing is that anyone can make one. Still, the best comedy podcasts feature some of the funniest people on the internet... Read more »| 02 Mar 2016 -
Interviews
The Last Laugh and Phoney Feminism
Satirical play The Last Laugh makes a welcome return at Glasgow International Comedy Festival in March – here the creators and cast tell us whether bei... Read more »| 01 Mar 2016 -
GuideFive Kids' Shows at Glasgow Comedy Festival
The youngest member of our Comedy team flicks through the Glasgow International Comedy Festival programme and finds the best shows for kids. Tip: contains disgusting songs, crying babies and timeless Pixar magic. Read more »| 28 Feb 2016 -
Guide
Glasgow guaranteed: 10 top returning Fringe shows
The Glasgow International Comedy Festival is often a last chance to see some of the best shows from the previous year's Edinburgh Fringe – here's a round-up of the ones our writers enjoyed the most last August. Read more »| 27 Feb 2016
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Guide
A Tribute to Melbourne Comedy Festival
Despite Glasgow and the Fringe, Scotland doesn't have a monopoly on comedy festivals. Edinburgh based Aussie Shannon Dymond introduces us to her hometown and one of the best comedy festivals in the world, as it celebrates a special birthday Read more »| 24 Feb 2016 -
Spotlight
Ed Aczel: Comedy Spotlight
In Ed Aczel's latest show he's hoping to pin down the nature of existence. So we asked him some very serious spotlight questions... Read more »| 18 Feb 2016 -
Interviews
Fringe fave Rob Auton on poetry, comedy and magic
Walking the line between comedy and spoken word, Rob Auton is a unique performer who’s won our hearts with his capacious and emotive shows. As he prepa... Read more »| 16 Feb 2016 -
Spotlight
Brendon Burns: Comedy Spotlight
Brendon Burns is known for his taboo-busting stand-up, having won the Edinburgh Comedy Award's Main Prize in 2007. Before his arrival at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival he agreed to an interview with Fringe Dog. Read more »| 16 Feb 2016 -
Spotlight
Amy Gledhill: Comedy Spotlight
Influenced by gin – aren't we all – and peer pressure, comedian Amy Gledhill has moved to Manchester and intends to find a whale to fight. Read more »| 15 Feb 2016 -
Opinion
Valentine’s Day Gifts for Comedy Lovers
Our resident romance expert investigates Valentine's Day gifts suitable for those whose amorous appetites are activated by their love of comedy. Read more »| 09 Feb 2016 -
InterviewsTony Law on comedy, dogs and mental health
Tony Law's Frillemorphesis was one of The Skinny's highlights of the Fringe, but off-stage it was a testing time for the comedian. Now on tour, Law speaks ca... Read more »| 08 Feb 2016 -
Opinion
Fred Fletch on 'Seducing like a Pick-up Pro'
With Valentine's Day upon us, our romance expert Fred Fletch gives a literary review of two of the most famous seduction manuals used by 'pick-up artists'. Read more »| 05 Feb 2016 -
Opinion
Crystal Baws: February 2016 Horoscopes
ARIESYour circle of friends appears to be just that; a circle of sinister hooded figures stood around you chanting ancient Satanic mantras. TAURUSPerfume ad... Read more »| 04 Feb 2016