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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Comedy
David Kay 'Sconetastic'
With his eccentric train of thought, David Kay rambles from scone preference and pyjama thievery to his suggested Masterchef menu, and the material suits his... Read more »| 02 Apr 2012 -
Comedy
Bruce Morton @ The Stand
If a comic can tell an old, lame joke about a jigsaw and still get the audience to crack up, I'd say he's in the right game. It's all in the delivery, they s... Read more »| 30 Mar 2012 -
Comedy
Will Setchell: 'I Feel Like I'm Dying and I'm Filled With Regret @ GICF, 25 March
At age 23, Will Setchell is taking steps into the terrifying plains of Adulthood, and would like to tell us about it. From his early days running around a fa... Read more »| 28 Mar 2012 -
Comedy
Patrick Monahan 'Hug Me I Feel Good'
One thing is abundantly clear as this evening progresses; Patrick Monahan does not need material. A microphone and a captive audience will suffice. This inst... Read more »| 28 Mar 2012 -
Comedy
Zoe Lyons 'Some Random'
It's a predominantly female audience that settles into their seats in the Stand ready for Zoe Lyons' show Some Random and on the face of it that's exactly wh... Read more »| 28 Mar 2012 -
Comedy
The Wee Man's Rap Battle Showdown
Acts from this years' Glasgow Comedy festival are pitting their wits against some of Scotland's most talented rappers and, as someone completely unaware of a... Read more »| 28 Mar 2012
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Comedy
Richard Herring 'What Is Love, Anyway'
Early on, Richard Herring (Garage, 22 March) announces that he's performed What is Love Anyway? a hundred and fifty times. It is in fact a little over a thir... Read more »| 23 Mar 2012 -
Comedy
Michael Winslow 'Man Of 10,000 Voices'
There can be no doubt that Michael Winslow is capable of making lots, and lots, of noises. Memorable examples of his vocal dexterity from this show include t... Read more »| 23 Mar 2012 -
Comedy
Bratchpiece Family Album @ The Arches
Some combination of the cheap café tables, the purple whirling spotlights and the cheesy 70s pop filling the Arches' venue makes this feel like a stra... Read more »| 23 Mar 2012 -
Comedy
Josh Widdicombe @ The Stand
This young stand-up was nominated for the Fosters Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer last year and has guested on several of the high profile panel shows ... Read more »| 22 Mar 2012 -
Comedy
Abigail's Party
A deliberate awkwardness has always existed in Mike Leigh's thirty-five year old play, in which two couples and a divorcee struggle to make small talk and hi... Read more »| 22 Mar 2012 -
Comedy
Boothby Graffoe & NIck Pynn 'Bang! Is This Your Vehicle Sir?'
Musical comedy is a tough old nut to crack at the best of times, but the faithful following of Boothby Graffoe and Nick Pynn suggests they're doing something... Read more »| 21 Mar 2012 -
Comedy
Mrs Barbara Nice Housewife Superstar 'Hiya and Higher'
The Stand is an intimate venue at the best of times, but introduce a few empty chairs and an enthusiastic staff member urging people into the front seats and... Read more »| 21 Mar 2012 -
Comedy
Keith Farnan 'Money Money Money'
Coming to the comedy circuit from an education in Law, Keith Farnan's concerns for his own life only feature financial security as an after-thought, while th... Read more »| 21 Mar 2012 -
Comedy
Martin Mor 'The Boy Who Played With Fire'
Those of a weak disposition, conservative views or a fear of nipple-piercings should probably steer clear of Martin Mor's gigs. Anyone remotely bashful shoul... Read more »| 21 Mar 2012