Comedy

The £500 prize will be presented annually to a final-year drama students

Legendary actor Elaine C Smith creates new comedy prize for Scottish students

The Scottish comedian is depicted squirting breast milk onto a man dressed in religious ceremonial clothing

The Scottish comedian is depicted squirting breast milk onto a man dressed in religious ceremonial clothing

Advertising Standards Agency (ASA)

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Scottish comedian's tour poster under investigation by advertising watchdog

Summerhall, in Edinburgh

Summerhall, in Edinburgh

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'Incorrect': Scottish arts venue issues statement amid '£500k HMRC tax battle'

A 7:84 Theatre Company performance of The Cheviot, The Stag and The Black, Black Oil from the early 1970s featuring podcast guest Bill Paterson, left

A 7:84 Theatre Company performance of The Cheviot, The Stag and The Black, Black Oil from the early 1970s featuring podcast guest Bill Paterson, left

Scotland’s cultural history given fresh spotlight in new podcast

Janey Godley said the gesture was 'lovely'

Janey Godley said the gesture was 'lovely'

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Two Doors Down star visits Janey Godley in hospice with 'lovely' gift

Six Scots are nominated for this years award (L-R: David Tennant, Ashley Storrie with mother Janey Godley, Ncuti Gatwa, and Richard Gadd)

Six Scots are nominated for this years award (L-R: David Tennant, Ashley Storrie with mother Janey Godley, Ncuti Gatwa, and Richard Gadd)

Doctor Who and Baby Reindeer stars up for public award at Bafta Scotland

Paul Black is bringing his latest show back to his hometown next month

Paul Black is bringing his latest show back to his hometown next month

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

Paul Black: ‘Everything I write is rooted in class’

The comedian Janey Godley has entered end of life care

The comedian Janey Godley has entered end of life care

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'Have a bit of compassion': Janey Godley's daughter responds to online trolls

Paul Black and Susie McCabe will be among those taking part in the gig

Paul Black and Susie McCabe will be among those taking part in the gig

Scottish comedians to host gig to fundraise for Bethlehem theatre company

Janey Godley has cancelled her tour for the 'foreseeable future'

Janey Godley has cancelled her tour for the 'foreseeable future'

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Janey Godley cancels tour and stops work ‘for the foreseeable future’

Comedian Shane Todd tells the Sunday National the 10 things that changed his life

Comedian Shane Todd tells the Sunday National the 10 things that changed his life

10 things that changed my life with comedian Shane Todd

The Asian Art Awards take place each year to showcase and recognise the best Asian talent at the Fringe

The Asian Art Awards take place each year to showcase and recognise the best Asian talent at the Fringe

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Winners of an international arts festival celebrating Asian artists announced

Mark Simmons' joke was named the best of this year's Fringe

Mark Simmons' joke was named the best of this year's Fringe

Best jokes of this year's Edinburgh Fringe crowned – see the full list

Reginald D. Hunter is performing at this year's Fringe

Reginald D. Hunter is performing at this year's Fringe

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

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10 things that changed my life with US comedian Reginald D. Hunter

Two Israelis were reportedly heckled out of his Sunday performance by the audience following their objection to the 55-year-old US comedian’s joke

Two Israelis were reportedly heckled out of his Sunday performance by the audience following their objection to the 55-year-old US comedian’s joke

Edinburgh Festival Fringe

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'No crime' found by police following 'hate incident' at Fringe comedy gig

The US comedian issued a statement on Thursday, saying he regretted an “unfortunate incident” at his Edinburgh Festival Fringe show

The US comedian issued a statement on Thursday, saying he regretted an “unfortunate incident” at his Edinburgh Festival Fringe show

Edinburgh Fringe

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Police review ‘hate incident’ at Edinburgh Fringe show over comedian's Israel joke

Michelle Shaughnessy is bringing her second show to the Edinburgh Fringe

Michelle Shaughnessy is bringing her second show to the Edinburgh Fringe

'Comedy is an outlet': Performer opens up about using Ozempic ahead of Fringe show

A veritable feast of musical laugh-out-loud comedy, the trio shone with digs at the

A veritable feast of musical laugh-out-loud comedy, the trio shone with digs at the

Edinburgh Fringe

Pitch-perfect comedy strikes right notes

Anna Akana returns to comedy after six years as she speaks about her horrific stalking ordeal and her sister's suicide at the Fringe Festival

Anna Akana returns to comedy after six years as she speaks about her horrific stalking ordeal and her sister's suicide at the Fringe Festival

Comedy show exploring sibling's death and stalking ordeal hits Edinburgh Fringe

Paul Merton and Suki Webster are bringing their improv comedy show to the Fringe

Paul Merton and Suki Webster are bringing their improv comedy show to the Fringe

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Husband and wife Paul Merton and Suki Webster bring improv show to Fringe

Alison Larkin is bringing her latest show - Grief... A Comedy - to the Edinburgh Fringe

Alison Larkin is bringing her latest show - Grief... A Comedy - to the Edinburgh Fringe

How a chance encounter with Desmond Tutu inspired my new Fringe show

Japanese contemporary circus troupe, Cirquework, at the Scots Monument, Edinburgh

Japanese contemporary circus troupe, Cirquework, at the Scots Monument, Edinburgh

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In Common: Does the Fringe value profits over the artists who provide it?

Miriam Margolyes is a huge Dickens fan

Miriam Margolyes is a huge Dickens fan

Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Miriam Margolyes at the Fringe: Dickens, politics and lots of charm

Derek Mitchell is bringing his show to this year's Fringe

Derek Mitchell is bringing his show to this year's Fringe

Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Netherlands-based comedian discusses why Scotland would be 'great for EU'

The Scottish Refugee Council is hosting a No Borders Comedy evening in Edinburgh at The Stand Comedy Club

The Scottish Refugee Council is hosting a No Borders Comedy evening in Edinburgh at The Stand Comedy Club

Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Scottish refugee charity announces fundraiser comedy gig at Fringe Festival

The Sunday National spoke with comedian Liam Farrelly on the 10 things that changed his life

The Sunday National spoke with comedian Liam Farrelly on the 10 things that changed his life

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Scottish comedian Liam Farrelly on the 10 things that changed his life

Susie McCabe has had to cancel her show in Glasgow

Susie McCabe has had to cancel her show in Glasgow

Glasgow city centre

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Comedian's Glasgow show being held tomorrow cancelled

Despite the name the show is not about food rather it is about the lived experiences of those who use and volunteer at food banks

Despite the name the show is not about food rather it is about the lived experiences of those who use and volunteer at food banks

Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Horrifying comedy show based on food banks set for international arts festival

Rosie Jones spoke with the Sunday National on the 10 things that changed her life

Rosie Jones spoke with the Sunday National on the 10 things that changed her life

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

Comedian Rosie Jones on the 10 things that changed her life

Marjolein Robertson spoke with the Sunday National about the 10 things that changed her life

Marjolein Robertson spoke with the Sunday National about the 10 things that changed her life

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

Shetland-born comedian Marjolein Robertson on the 10 things that changed her life

Katie Hopkins is due to play three shows in Scotland as part of her comedy tour

Katie Hopkins is due to play three shows in Scotland as part of her comedy tour

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Anti-racism protest set for Katie Hopkins comedy gig in Edinburgh

Larry Dean spoke with the Sunday National about the 10 things that changed his life

Larry Dean spoke with the Sunday National about the 10 things that changed his life

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

Scottish comedian Larry Dean on the 10 things that changed his life

Kevin Bridges pictured on the Graham Norton Show

Kevin Bridges pictured on the Graham Norton Show

Bute House Agreement

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Kevin Bridges has fans in stitches with hilarious take on Humza Yousaf resignation

Marc Burrows is bringing his show to Scotland this year

Marc Burrows is bringing his show to Scotland this year

Comedian talks love for Scotland ahead of new author-inspired show

Ayo Adenekan is set to perform at this year's Edinburgh Festival

Ayo Adenekan is set to perform at this year's Edinburgh Festival

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“It’s funny to grow up black in Edinburgh': How Ayo Adenekan found his comedy calling

A worker on the Royal Mile during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

A worker on the Royal Mile during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

City of Edinburgh Council

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Is STL licensing to blame for Edinburgh Festival's accommodation crisis?

Jason Manford has hit out at the price of accommodation at the Edinburgh Fringe

Jason Manford has hit out at the price of accommodation at the Edinburgh Fringe

Edinburgh Festival

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Top comic hits out at 'absolute joke' cost of Edinburgh accommodation during Fringe

The Willy Wonka event in Glasgow is to be recreated in LA

The Willy Wonka event in Glasgow is to be recreated in LA

United States of America

Glasgow 'Willy Wonka' experience to be recreated in Los Angeles with US comedy star

Mark Meechan - also known as Count Dankula - has amassed a large following since his conviction under the Communications Act

Mark Meechan - also known as Count Dankula - has amassed a large following since his conviction under the Communications Act

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Scottish comedians say hate crime law risks dangerous self-promotion

A protester calling on the Scottish Government to reinstate £6.6 million of Creative Scotland funding

A protester calling on the Scottish Government to reinstate £6.6 million of Creative Scotland funding

Angus Robertson

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Ruth Wishart: Arts must be an integral part of Scottish life despite funding issues

A street performer on Edinburgh's Royal Mile during the city's Festival Fringe

A street performer on Edinburgh's Royal Mile during the city's Festival Fringe

Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Edinburgh Festival Fringe adds more than 1300 shows to line-up

SNP MP Mhairi Black will step down at the next General Election

SNP MP Mhairi Black will step down at the next General Election

Edinburgh Festival Fringe

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Mhairi Black set to debut new comedy show at Fringe Festival

The work was created by artist and graphic designer Nial Smith

The work was created by artist and graphic designer Nial Smith

April Fools' Day

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'Genius': Scots in stitches as major gallery suggests TikTok makeover

Gowk is the Scots word for a cuckoo bird - a symbol for a fool

Gowk is the Scots word for a cuckoo bird - a symbol for a fool

April Fools' Day

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What is Scotland's Hunt the Gowk Day? The story behind our April two-day tradition

Susie McCabe was announced as the winner on Saturday (Glasgow International Comedy Festival/PA)

Susie McCabe was announced as the winner on Saturday (Glasgow International Comedy Festival/PA)

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Susie McCabe wins comedy award picked by Sir Billy Connolly

Comics wilfully unravel their own authority with verbal invention

Comics wilfully unravel their own authority with verbal invention

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Pat Kane: The Hate Crime Act tries to match human complexity and comedy

Alasdair Beckett-King is heading to Glasgow for the Comedy Festival this month

Alasdair Beckett-King is heading to Glasgow for the Comedy Festival this month

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

Glasgow Comedy Festival

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Comedian Alasdair Beckett-King on the 10 things that changed his life

Susie McCabe will perform in her home city of Glasgow later this week

Susie McCabe will perform in her home city of Glasgow later this week

Glasgow International Comedy Festival

Susie McCabe on Glasgow comedy shows and 'work conference' Edinburgh Fringe

Scottish comedian Iain Stirling is preparing to embark on his biggest tour to date

Scottish comedian Iain Stirling is preparing to embark on his biggest tour to date

Iain Stirling talks audiences, Edinburgh Fringe and being a dad ahead of new tour

A new documentary about Janey Godley is set to release later this month

A new documentary about Janey Godley is set to release later this month

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Janey Godley: I’ve got a cold and cancer but I’m doing fine!

Music, comedy and poetry will be part of the event

Music, comedy and poetry will be part of the event

Believe in Scotland

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Music and comedy in spotlight at launch of new independence project

GICF performer Zara Gladman Image: GICF

GICF performer Zara Gladman Image: GICF

10 things that changed my life with Scottish comedian Zara Gladman

Zara Gladman spoke with this week's Sunday National about how the 2014 independence referendum changed her life

Zara Gladman spoke with this week's Sunday National about how the 2014 independence referendum changed her life

Glasgow Comedy Festival

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Scottish comedian Zara Gladman on how the 2014 indyref changed her life

Kieran Hodgson (left), Connor Burns (top right) and Susie McCabe (bottom right) are among this year's acts

Kieran Hodgson (left), Connor Burns (top right) and Susie McCabe (bottom right) are among this year's acts

Six of the best acts you need to see at this year's Glasgow Comedy Festival