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On the road
For all their TV appearances, sell out shows and international tours, the life of a comedian on the road is, as Lyle Brennan discovers, a lonely and unglamorous one indeed Read more »| 16 Jul 2010 -
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Line 'em up
“Wit has truth in it; wisecracking is simply calisthenics with words.”
Dorothy Parker
“’Brevity is the soul of wit” said Shakespeare. I say ‘Wank!’ Thus I win.”
Simon Munnery
Jay Richardson finds out whether the masters of the one-liners really are the kings of comedy Read more »| 16 Jul 2010 -
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Jennifer Coolidge: a Star Turn
The Fringe has been known to eat American comics alive. But Jennifer Coolidge has survived Hollywood, so how hard can it be. The film-star and former "MILF" chats to Lyle Brennan Read more »| 16 Jul 2010 -
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Ode to Joy
As the worlds of standup and poetry converge, new and innovative forms have begun to emerge. Tom Hackett talks to the performers leading the way. Read more »| 16 Jul 2010 -
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Arjy Barjy
It's ten years since Arj Barker last performed at the Fringe. Jay Richardson touches base to talk primetime success, mammoth arena tours and an on-off affair with soft drugs. Read more »| 16 Jul 2010 -
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Scouse rules
After a year that has seen his career catapult, John Bishop returns to Edinburgh as TV hot property. But he tries to keep it all in perspective, he tells Nick Eardley Read more »| 16 Jul 2010
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What's Eton Ivo Graham?
The So You Think You're Funny winner just can't escape his past. But as the 20-year-old tells Fern Brady, an Eton schooling shouldn't be a comedic conviction Read more »| 16 Jul 2010 -
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Comedy’s Greatest Hits
Armed with video cameras and laptops, Internet DIY comedians are changing the shape of British Comedy. Sam Friedman meets the Internet stars hoping to transfer web success onto the stage at this year’s Fringe Read more »| 16 Jul 2010 -
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A Bromantic Comedy
A joint appearance at last year's Fringe sparked a firm friendship between Mike Wozniak Henry Paker. This year, the pair have written a comedy together and, as Catherine Sylvain finds out, a new double act seems well-and-truly formed Read more »| 16 Jul 2010 -
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Criminal Humour
Imprisoned by the Burmese Junta, comedian Zarganar is serving a 35 year sentence for criticising the government. This August, Amnesty International are fighting for Zarganar's release, and standing up for freedom Read more »| 16 Jul 2010 -
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Previews: EIF Music
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra Acclaimed as one of the top symphony orchestras in the world, the Netherlands' Royal Concertgebouw returns to the Usher Hall t... Read more »| 15 Jul 2010 -
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Previews: EIF Theatre
The Edinburgh International Festival has long commissioned some of the most innovative theatre. From Santiago to Brazil, this year promises to bring to Edinburgh the cream of world's very best performers Read more »| 15 Jul 2010 -
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Previews: EIF Dance
World-class dance shows from the USA, the Philippines and Brazil echo EIF 2010's 'New Worlds' theme. Read more »| 15 Jul 2010 -
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Previews: EIF Opera
Porgy and Bess Can flamboyant, sensual art and an exploration of slavery ever sit comfortably together in a production? EIF director, Jonathan Mills, clearl... Read more »| 15 Jul 2010 -
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Scotland the Broke
Misplaced enthusiasm and wild speculation in eighteenth century Scotland left the nation its knees. For satirist Alistair Beaton the modern parallels were too good to miss, and the story too important not to be told, he tells Ed Ballard Read more »| 15 Jul 2010