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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InterviewsHigh Achiever: Rhys Darby is Mr Adventure
In October, Rhys Darby will be performing for climbers at Base Camp on Everest. We spoke to arguably the fittest man in comedy about explorers, difficult summits, and his new show, Mr Adventure Read more »| 15 Jul 2014 -
FestivalsEmperors of Discretion: Casual Violence
Multiple … arson attacks in city centre of … implicated the Nostril crime family … vengeance against … documented by Fringe show … comedy group Casual Violence … One man … two men seen fleeing the scene Read more »| 07 Jul 2014 -
InterviewsThe Little Theatre That Could
Placed just 17 miles from Manchester and 30 from Liverpool, Chorley Little Theatre – under the direction of Ian Robinson – is giving the big boys a run for their money. Catch a number of Edinburgh previews in the Lancashire picturehouse this month Read more »| 04 Jul 2014 -
SpotlightSpotlight: David Stanier
Vikings, crisps, and mountain gorillas Read more »| 03 Jul 2014 -
Festivals
Jupitus Ascending: Phill Jupitus Interviewed… In Rhyme
This month, Phill Jupitus brings two shows to the Greater Manchester Fringe, one of which features him as his alter ego Porky the Poet. Naturally, we interviewed him – and he answers – in rhyme and haiku Read more »| 02 Jul 2014 -
Opinion
"The People's Poet is dead." Rik Mayall Remembered
Rik Mayall, undisputed king of alternative comedy, has died suddenly at the age of 56 Read more »| 02 Jul 2014
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Festivals
Fringe Benefits: Our Picks of the Greater Manchester Fringe Festival
We pick three must-see comedy shows from Greater Manchester Fringe Festival's programme Read more »| 01 Jul 2014 -
Opinion
Crystal Baws: July 2014 Horoscopes
ARIESYour problems with premature ejaculation reach their peak this month when you blow your load the moment the tip of your penis enters the snake’s v... Read more »| 30 Jun 2014 -
Opinion
Ask Fred: The Environment
This month our agony uncle turns green – whether that's going hippy or full Hulk remains to be seen... Read more »| 30 Jun 2014 -
Interviews
Jason Mewes discusses the origins of Jay and Silent Bob
As Jay and Silent Bob (Jason Mewes and Kevin Smith) embark on a tour of the UK, we catch up with the former to discuss chat-up lines, his long-lasting friendship with Smith, and people crapping their pants Read more »| 09 Jun 2014 -
Spotlight
Spotlight on... Eleanor Morton
We catch up to talk gigs, heckles and enormous ducks... Read more »| 05 Jun 2014 -
SpotlightSpotlight: Adam Staunton
The Liverpool comic and Maverick Renegade on naff last suppers and fighting small dogs Read more »| 04 Jun 2014 -
Opinion
Crystal Baws: June 2014 Horoscopes
ARIESLike some sort of Hannibal Blumenthal you open the UK’s first human bell-end restaurant, blowing diners away with your exotic award-winning cuisin... Read more »| 03 Jun 2014 -
Opinion
Ask Fred: Religion
Unfazed by the perils of the job, this month our resident everything-expert gets spiritual... Read more »| 03 Jun 2014 -
Interviews
Knightmare on Memory Lane
Kids' TV curio Knightmare is back in the form of a hilarious stage-show. We consider what other children's telly staples are ripe for a live comeback Read more »| 20 May 2014