Opinion
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Opinion
Crystal Baws: September 2016 Horoscopes
ARIESOur God is a nerd god – the universe He made is all about geek subjects like mathematics and science. Not like the cool Gods out there who built e... Read more »| 01 Sep 2016 -
Festivals
Iraq Out & Loud @ Heroes, The Shed by the BlundaBus
A reading of the Chilcot Report that started as a curious project ended up defining the true spirit of the Edinburgh Fringe. Read more »| 26 Aug 2016 -
Festivals
Can Performers Make a Profit at the Fringe?
At an open-access arts festival like the Edinburgh Fringe, who ends up paying the heaviest price? We investigate. Read more »| 05 Aug 2016 -
Opinion
Crystal Baws: August 2016 Horoscopes
Mystic Mark shares his August predictions... Read more »| 02 Aug 2016 -
Opinion
Jen Kirkman @ Manchester Pub/Zoo, 24 Jul
“Do you guys have sexism here? You do? Oh, I didn’t know. I thought maybe you solved it or something. We still have it in America, too.”&nb... Read more »| 27 Jul 2016 -
Festivals
Does Edinburgh's population double over August?
What fuels a factoid most is that it feels true – and we've all heard the one about Edinburgh’s population doubling during the Fringe. Jenni Ajderian investigates Read more »| 22 Jul 2016
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Opinion
Kimmy Schmidt, Master of None & the power of comedy
Comedy can act as a gateway into some tricky subjects – we look at a trio of sitcoms taking on issues of race, gender equality, gentrification and mental health Read more »| 19 Jul 2016 -
Opinion
Crystal Baws: July 2016 Horoscopes
After more than five years of reading your stars month in, month out, Mystic Mark has decided it's time to take a holiday. We've used the opportunity to delv... Read more »| 30 Jun 2016 -
Opinion
Is the Edinburgh Fringe too small?
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe programme was launched to a chorus of disappointment last week, as it was discovered that the Fringe has shrunk in size. Read more »| 15 Jun 2016 -
Opinion
Welcome to the 'Jungle': Comedians in Calais
The migrant crisis might seem too serious a topic for a comedy section, but Fred Fletch explains how comedians and initiatives such as #HelpRefugees can help make sure we don't look away from human suffering. Read more »| 07 Jun 2016 -
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Crystal Baws: June 2016 Horoscopes
Mystic Mark is back with his June predictions Read more »| 06 Jun 2016 -
Opinion
Crystal Baws: May 2016 Horoscopes
ARIESEvery time you touch your penis it swells up. Makes you think you might have an allergy. Talking to the doctor about possible causes, you tell them you&... Read more »| 03 May 2016 -
Opinion
A Tribute to Victoria Wood
Comedian Victoria Wood has died at the age of 62. Her career started before the modern comedy era – we explain why she leaves an important legacy Read more »| 21 Apr 2016 -
Opinion
Are Gong Shows Good or Bad for Comedy?
Are gong shows a positive or negative force in stand-up? We asked Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Jon Whiteley to present their arguments Read more »| 06 Apr 2016 -
Opinion
Crystal Baws: April 2016 Horoscopes
Mystic Mark returns with his April predictions, turning his powers to technology, the Islamic State, and your cat Read more »| 30 Mar 2016