UK Festivals
Welcome to The Skinny UK festival guide. We bring you previews, reviews, and line-up information for arts, film, music and comedy festivals around the UK.
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ComedyIn profile: Miles Jupp
Miles Jupp is a bit of a polymath, with a sizable CV of television and radio appearances as a stand up, an actor and part of sketch team The Lost and Lonely ... Read more »| 18 Mar 2010 -
ComedyAlex Horne: Wordwatching
Having once written to the Oxford English dictionary to remark on the absence of the word 'karmically', I was very much looking forward to Alex Horne's tales... Read more »| 18 Mar 2010 -
ComedyBrendon Burns: 2010 AD
These days, Brendon Burns is known as one of the most established performers on the UK circuit – and he isn't afraid to acknowledge it. Since his Perri... Read more »| 17 Mar 2010 -
ComedyKeir McAllister: Inadequate
Strutting out onto the stage sporting glasses, converse trainers and a casual suit, Keir McAllister could be mistaken for a university lecturer. For his firs... Read more »| 17 Mar 2010 -
ComedyMarcus Brigstocke - God Collar
Marcus Brigstocke plays to a packed-out audience in the Merchant City’s Old Fruitmarket, many of whom are expecting an hour of bite-sized satirical set... Read more »| 16 Mar 2010 -
ComedyGerman Comedy Ambassador Henning Wehn
The title of Henning Wehn's show is reflective of a certain amount of gimmickry in the way he markets himself, as is his decision to stage it in the raucous ... Read more »| 16 Mar 2010
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ComedyMaxwell's Fullmooners
If the mark of a worthy comedian is how expertly they can cope with a persistent heckler, then Glasgow must be one the most testing cities in the world. Toni... Read more »| 16 Mar 2010 -
ComedyBarry & Stuart: Powered by Demons
Come dare yourself to spend an hour or more with Barry and Stuart, where black and bloody magic comes tinctured with devilish humour. This devious pair of ma... Read more »| 15 Mar 2010 -
ComedyBilly Kirkwood: Comedy Fizzbomb
As far as names go, few standup shows hit the nail quite so precisely on the head as this one. Seemingly raised on a diet of sherbet and artificial colouring... Read more »| 15 Mar 2010 -
ComedyBenjamin Crellin: Apocalypse Soon
It’s the opening night of the Glasgow Comedy Festival and, somewhat perversely, Benjamin Crellin kicks things off with the end of the world. Peddling c... Read more »| 15 Mar 2010 -
ComedyIn Profile: Andrew Maxwell
He may appear as a small figure on a huge stage, but Andrew Maxwell will fill out the space with his gleeful storytelling. Born on the north side of Dublin, ... Read more »| 12 Mar 2010 -
ComedyIn Profile: Shappi Khorsandi
Coming from a family of comedians – she has previously supported her father in the US as well as performed with her brother in How to be Iranian &ndash... Read more »| 12 Mar 2010 -
ComedyDave Gorman talks controversy
The Skinny talks to Dave Gorman about his upcoming show at the Magners Glasgow International Comedy Festival Read more »| 10 Mar 2010 -
ComedyRichard Herring: Return of the 'tache
The Magners Glasgow Comedy Festival is back in town with a whopping 356 shows on offer; a mix of stand-up, film and theatre. One of the acts whizzing through is Richard Herring, with his 5-Skinny rated Hitler Moustache. We chat to him about what he believes qualifies as good comedy Read more »| 04 Mar 2010 -
ComedyThe Skinny @ Sloans
Fresh from the success of The Dullest Show at The Stand Edinburgh, The Skinny is staking its comedy claim on the west coast at the Magner’s Glasgow International Comedy Festival Read more »| 02 Mar 2010