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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InterviewsBarking at Scars: Harriet Dyer on her new comedy night tackling the subject of mental health
Comedian Harriet Dyer explains the inspiration behind her new night in Manchester, Barking Tales, which gives fellow comics a platform to speak openly about mental health issues – with humour Read more »| 26 Mar 2015 -
GuideIain Stirling: Everything
Everything is a jangly show that never quite seems to start properly. Then again, this doesn't seem too much of a problem. Tonight, watching Iain S... Read more »| 25 Mar 2015 -
Opinion
My Glasgow: Marc Jennings
Comedian Marc Jennings has an unusual way to thwart muggers and plenty to say on new health trends in Glasgow – perhaps we should have titled his column My Clydebank. Read more »| 23 Mar 2015 -
Opinion
My Glasgow: Ally Houston
Ally Houston brings his debut show and clown alter-ego Shandy to Glasgow International Comedy Festival. In his My Glasgow column, he recalls growing-up posh in the city. Read more »| 21 Mar 2015 -
OpinionMy Glasgow: Struan Logan
Struan Logan takes his first solo show to the Glasgow International Comedy Festival. He lets us know how Glasgow compares to London and the insider knowledge on where to find the best craft beer Read more »| 20 Mar 2015 -
Interviews
Idealist vs Realist: Liam Williams talks politics ahead of Glasgow Comedy Festival
An uncomfortable coalition of hope and apathy formed the backdrop for Liam Williams' 2014 Fringe show Capitalism, which returns to Scotland this month at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival Read more »| 19 Mar 2015
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Opinion
Pigs and Pyramids
Intrepid reporter and avowed misanthrope Fred Fletch takes a trip to Egypt in search of culture, after grappling with the difficult matter of getting there Read more »| 19 Mar 2015 -
OpinionMy Glasgow: Julia Sutherland
Julia Sutherland is a stand-up who always impresses us on the live circuit, and also a radio presenter and producer. Here she highlights her experience hosting New Material Night at Yesbar Read more »| 18 Mar 2015 -
Spotlight
Seann Walsh: Comedy Spotlight
Seann Walsh (Foster's Award nominee 2013, Live At The Apollo) brings his observational storytelling to both Glasgow and Edinburgh this weekend. He answers a very special set of Spotlight questions devised by Fred Fletch. Read more »| 17 Mar 2015 -
Opinion
My Glasgow: Georgina the Bride
Georgina the Bride is the evil alter-ego of character comedian Anna Morris (ITV2’s Bad Bridesmaid). She has her own popular YouTube series and is hosting a Woman of the Year awards show as part of her show Would Like to Thank Read more »| 17 Mar 2015 -
Guide
Gary Delaney: Purist
"What I like about that joke," says Gary Delaney, "is that people turn to each other and say 'oboe'. Even Derren Brown can't do that." If Derren Brown... Read more »| 13 Mar 2015 -
Opinion
My Glasgow: Des Clarke
Des Clarke presents Capital Radio’s Scottish breakfast show and he's about to embark on his first stand-up tour in five years. Writing our first My Glasgow column, Clarke highlights the city's penchant for nicknames Read more »| 11 Mar 2015 -
Interviews
Comedy comes first: Ellie Taylor on her debut tour
Ellie Taylor's debut show Elliementary arrives for one night at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival as part of her tour. She speaks to us about the importance of crafting that first hour of comedy and having a uniquely supportive mother Read more »| 11 Mar 2015 -
Guide
Susan Calman: Lady Like
Coming to see a comedian close to their home turf means you may be privy to any number of DVD extras that won’t come out at any other point during the ... Read more »| 06 Mar 2015 -
Spotlight
Sam & Tom: Comedy Spotlight
Crashing kids' parties and willing to face a folkloric cannibal half-beast in battle, Sam & Tom are the most eager new beavers on the scene Read more »| 06 Mar 2015