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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FestivalsAmy Howerska: Comedy Spotlight
Born to a trained killer father and a skydiving mother, Amy Howerska was always going to turn to stand-up as a career. Fred Fletch investigates her family history Read more »| 05 Aug 2015 -
FestivalsThe Free Fringe: Swapping the Bills for the Bucket
Comedians Stuart Goldsmith and Caroline Mabey remind us of the benefits of moving from the paid to the free fringe – for both artists and audiences Read more »| 05 Aug 2015 -
FestivalsStewart Lee: Comedy Spotlight
Stewart Lee chats to The Skinny about being simultaneously a well- and unknown comedian and the importance of Edinburgh Read more »| 04 Aug 2015 -
FestivalsThe Mac Twins: Comedy Spotlight
Identical twins Alana and Lisa Macfarlane return to their home city for the Edinburgh Fringe for their show Play, which they describe as a hybrid between a Sega Mega Drive and a Rihanna concert. Fred Fletch went to investigate Read more »| 04 Aug 2015 -
Opinion
Crystal Baws: August 2015 Horosopes
ARIESAfter years of the council ignoring your letters and online petitions, you decide to take matters into your own hands in August when you sneak out under... Read more »| 01 Aug 2015 -
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Jo-Jo Bellini and John Robertson: Food and Redecorating in a Sex Club
Tasked with interviewing comedians Jo-Jo Bellini and John Robertson ahead of their Fringe shows, Fred Fletch used the opportunity to take them on a double-date to a sex club. Obviously. WARNING: Contains scenes most will find distressing Read more »| 31 Jul 2015
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BooksLimmy's Daft Wee Interview
The Skinny braves the dark mind of Glasgow comedy hero Limmy to learn a little more about his new book: the appropriately titled Daft Wee Stories Read more »| 31 Jul 2015 -
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Phil Ellis: Funz and Gamez creator interviewed
His kids' show that wasn't really for kids, Funz and Gamez, became the word-of-mouth success of last year's Fringe, winning the Panel Prize and leading to a sitcom pilot. Confrontational comedian Phil Ellis prepares for Funz and Gamez Tooz Read more »| 31 Jul 2015 -
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Bridget Christie: The Absurdity of Ideas
With her book available and a new show arriving at The Stand, Bridget Christie talks to The Skinny about S-bends, schadenfreude and the handiness of bigots when mining for topical material Read more »| 31 Jul 2015 -
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Taking a Stand: Michael Che and Jena Friedman
American politicos Michael Che and Jena Friedman talk to The Skinny about the importance of taking risks in comedy. Read more »| 31 Jul 2015 -
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Adrienne Truscott and Kyle Kinane: Fun is the theme for American comedians
Kyle Kinane and Adrienne Truscott took very different paths into comedy and have different performance styles. Speaking to The Skinny, we found them both uncommonly happy to call themselves comedians Read more »| 30 Jul 2015 -
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The Comedy Directors: Jon Brittain and Dec Munro
Jon Brittain and Dec Munro talk to The Skinny about the 'secret' role of the comedy director Read more »| 30 Jul 2015 -
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Edinburgh Fringe Comedy 2015: Sophomore Syndrome
After conquering last year's Fringe, Best Newcomer winner Alex Edelman and nominees Dane Baptiste, Gein's Family Giftshop and Lazy Susan talk to The Skinny's comedy editors about the best and worst sequels. Read more »| 29 Jul 2015 -
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First Class Clowns
Puddles Pity Party, Deanna Fleysher, Spencer Jones and John-Luke Roberts have different levels of clown education, but all bring shows of distinction Read more »| 28 Jul 2015 -
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Fringe Dog: How to find a 5-star show
With over 1000 comedy shows listed in the official Edinburgh Fringe programme, choosing between them can be tricky. Luckily wise comedy guide Fringe Dog is here to help plan an itinerary Read more »| 28 Jul 2015