Jack Skipper: Skint
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Start date
August 8, 2026 8:10 pm
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End date
August 16, 2026
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Pleasance Theatre
60 The Pleasance, Edinburgh EH8 9TJ
Jack Skipper: Skint runs at Pleasance Courtyard until 16 August 2026, with performances at 8:10pm in the Cabaret Bar. The hour is built around Skipper’s move from carpet fitting into full-time comedy and the realities of working-class family life.
The central joke is that Skipper went from being a tradesman with no qualifications to a stand-up comedian with no qualifications, using that change of career as the starting point for the show.
Key Event Details
| Event | Jack Skipper: Skint |
| Date(s) | 5–16 August 2026 |
| Time | 8:10pm |
| Venue | Pleasance Courtyard, Cabaret Bar |
| Area | Southside |
| Tickets | £15–£17 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Age guidance | 16+ guideline |
| Event type | Stand-up comedy and storytelling |
What To Expect
Skint is a personal stand-up hour about changing careers without suddenly becoming a different person. Skipper draws on his previous life as a carpet fitter and contrasts it with the oddness of making comedy his full-time job, while keeping the material tied to money, work and everyday family pressures.
Fatherhood is another strand in the show. The official description focuses on a working-class dad trying to navigate life, which gives the hour a clearer subject than a general collection of club routines. The comedy comes from the gap between the supposed glamour of a new career and the practical reality underneath it.
This is the show that earned Skipper an Edinburgh Comedy Award nomination. He has since appeared on Live at the Apollo and supported larger touring acts, but Skint remains grounded in the background that first fed his stand-up.
Tickets & Entry
Pleasance lists full-price tickets from £15 to £17 depending on the date. Performances continue through 16 August and are available through the official booking page. Check tickets and availability.
Location
The show takes place at Pleasance Courtyard, Cabaret Bar in Southside, Edinburgh.
Getting There
The Cabaret Bar is inside Pleasance Courtyard at 60 Pleasance. The venue is close to South Bridge and the Old Town, with regular buses nearby.
Our Tips
- The show has a 16+ guideline and contains strong language.
- The Cabaret Bar is in the front courtyard, so join the correct queue when you arrive.
- Check live availability as the remaining Fringe run is relatively short.
Source: official event page