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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FestivalsFringe Comedy Reviews: A Tot's Eye View
The Amazing Bubbleman and The Kagools brighten baby Dora's first experience of the Edinburgh Fringe. Read more »| 13 Aug 2015 -
FestivalsFringe Comedy Reviews: Controversial Comedians
Adrienne Truscott, Reginald D Hunter and Abigoliah Schamaun go near the knuckle at the Edinburgh Fringe. Read more »| 13 Aug 2015 -
FestivalsFringe Comedy Reviews: Alienation and Relationships
Alex Edelman ranks alongside the best tale-tellers; meanwhile Angel in the Abattoir is "sixth form stuff". Read more »| 13 Aug 2015 -
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Fringe Comedy Reviews: Super Brains & Superheroes
Geeking out in Edinburgh: Off the Top, James Wilson-Taylor's Bat-fan and Elf Lyons' Being Barbarella. Read more »| 12 Aug 2015 -
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Fringe Comedy Reviews: Pippa Evans and Jenny Bede
Two feminist comedians at the Edinburgh Fringe, who see no reason to apologise for being female and funny. Read more »| 12 Aug 2015 -
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Fringe Comedy Reviews: LetLuce and Twisted Loaf
LetLuce's Edinburgh Fringe show is simply joyful, as Twisted Loaf host the brutally funny Stale Mate. Read more »| 12 Aug 2015
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Fringe Comedy Reviews: Theatrical & Literary Comedy
A report from the Edinburgh Fringe, with Thom Tuck, Marriage, Pajama Men, Moby Alpha and Tom Neenan. Read more »| 11 Aug 2015 -
FestivalsFringe Comedy Reviews: Takedowns and Bad Attitudes
Round-up from the Edinburgh Fringe, with Diane Spencer, Sarah Callaghan, Brett Goldstein and Dane Baptiste. Read more »| 11 Aug 2015 -
FestivalsFringe Comedy Reviews: Out on the Edge
Most comedians pick at their scabs, but Australian comic John Robertson [★★★★☆] really likes to get under the skin. His new show Let’s Redecorate focus... Read more »| 11 Aug 2015 -
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Fringe Comedy Reviews: A Walk on the Weird Side
Esoteric Fringe shows? Try Butt Kapinski, Max and Ivan, Beasts, Twonkey's Stinking Bishop and Tatterdemalion. Read more »| 11 Aug 2015 -
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Fringe Comedy Reviews: International Acts
As performers come from far and wide to be seen in Edinburgh, we saw a selection of some of the more notable comedians from overseas currently attempting to make the local population laugh Read more »| 11 Aug 2015 -
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Fringe Comedy Reviews: The Pin, Yve Blake & Routines
Three comedy acts make art from showing their audiences how their Edinburgh Fringe shows came about. Read more »| 10 Aug 2015 -
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Fringe Comedy Reviews: Liam Williams & Daniel Kitson
There is a point in Liam Williams: Bonfire Night [★★★★☆] when he acts as if he’s being interviewed by some future version of Parkinson, and it's m... Read more »| 10 Aug 2015 -
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Fringe Comedy Preview: For Robin Williams
There is perhaps no greater evidence of the impact that Robin Williams' life and death has had on the comedy community than the benefit gig at The Liquid Roo... Read more »| 10 Aug 2015 -
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Fringe Comedy Reviews: Nish Kumar & James Acaster
Between appearances on The Now Show and Newsjack, Nish Kumar has been doing his homework. A show whose philosophical and political backbone has been crafted ... Read more »| 10 Aug 2015