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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InterviewsRoger O'Sullivan on Fekken and the Edinburgh Fringe
Irish stand-up Roger O’Sullivan talks tone, tension and Metallica as he brings his award-winning debut back to Edinburgh Read more »| 17 Feb 2026 -
InterviewsBehind the Mic: Glasgow Improv Theatre
We chat to Glasgow Improv Theatre's founder Martin James ahead of their tenth birthday celebrations Read more »| 09 Feb 2026 -
GuideScottish Comedy Highlights: February 2026
February’s all about the big-hitter tour shows returning to Scotland after last Fringe, plus a belter of a gig in Glasgow with accessibility at its heart Read more »| 02 Feb 2026 -
InterviewsParasocial Activity: Chloe Petts and John Tothill on audience intimacy
Not a new phenomenon, but one widely felt by comedians at the moment, parasocial relationships with audiences and fans are keeping Chloe Petts and John Tothill on their toes Read more »| 15 Jan 2026 -
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Scottish Comedy Highlights: January 2026
With a quieter month ahead, we wanted to highlight some of the brilliant year-round comedy shows and nights you can catch in January... and beyond Read more »| 05 Jan 2026 -
InterviewsBehind the Mic: Chunks
Donny Vostok, one of the brains behind cult airhorn-blaring alt comedy night Chunks, takes us behind the curtain as the collective celebrates its 11th year of shows Read more »| 15 Dec 2025
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OpinionThese Are a Few of the Funniest Things: 2025 in Comedy
Our writers pick their funniest things of the year, from Fringe shows to farting on the telly to seeing your pals rolling into the sea Read more »| 10 Dec 2025 -
GuideScottish Comedy Highlights: December 2025
Time to get your festive funny fix with December’s comedy picks, plus a big name tries some exciting new stuff out at the beginning of next year Read more »| 01 Dec 2025 -
InterviewsCalculated Chaos: The Wonderful World(s) of Harriet Dyer
Sean Lock Comedy Award winner Harriet Dyer brings her latest hour of manic whimsy on tour, and explains how reading changed her life Read more »| 17 Nov 2025 -
GuideScottish Comedy Highlights: November 2025
Oooh the nights are pure drawing in and we know you’ll be in need of some laughs to get you through the drudge that is November Read more »| 31 Oct 2025 -
OpinionCrystal Baws horoscopes: 20th anniversary edition
As a 20th birthday treat, we've brought back Mystic Mark to gaze into his crystal baw and conjure a one-off special edition of his much-missed horoscopes, with illustrations by Darren Cullen Read more »| 02 Oct 2025 -
GuideScottish Comedy Highlights: October 2025
Catch some recent Edinburgh Fringe hits and a few excellent one-offs in a bumper month for Scottish comedy Read more »| 01 Oct 2025 -
OpinionBraw or Naw? with Christopher Macarthur-Boyd
For the 20th anniversary edition of The Skinny, we've dragged classic comedy feature Braw or Naw out of the archives. One of 2025's Kings of Scottish comedy tries it on for size Read more »| 29 Sep 2025 -
GuideScottish Comedy Highlights: September 2025
Maybe you were avoiding the Fringe or you’re in need of a new funny fix? Either way, September’s got you sorted all month long with these comedy shows Read more »| 02 Sep 2025 -
FestivalsAideen McQueen @ Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose
Aideen McQueen's Waiting for Godot parody doesn't quite hit all the right buttons Read more »| 28 Aug 2025