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FestivalsStephen Hill and Jessica Fostekew
As many Fringe stand-up gigs generally range between ill-informed wannabes and undiscovered gems, when Stephen Hill and Jessica Fostekew bound in to deliver ... Read more »| 11 Aug 2009 -
FestivalsSimon Munnery's AGM 09
An early joke in Simon Munnery's set ends with the single word punchline, 'hypnosis' – curiously fitting for a comedian who loves to lead his audience ... Read more »| 11 Aug 2009 -
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Lewis Schaffer - Bigger and Blacker
Perhaps opening by listing one’s shortfalls in comparison to more established comedians could have been drily amusing, but then I’m sure Lewis Sc... Read more »| 11 Aug 2009 -
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Chris Cox: Mind Over Patter
We love Cox. Or so the opportunely named ‘mind reader’ guffaws, along with a sprinkling of double entendres perhaps provided to justify the 18+ r... Read more »| 10 Aug 2009 -
GuideMiles Jupp: Telling It Like It Might Be
A sold out audience fills the Teviot dining hall to see the upper class ramblings of Miles Jupp. He has an accent that comes straight from the playing fields... Read more »| 10 Aug 2009 -
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Stephen K Amos: The Feelgood Factor
The Pleasance Grand is the perfect venue for Stephen K Amos, who eschews the deep and meaningful in favour of just giving us a great night. The venue is larg... Read more »| 10 Aug 2009
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Best of So You Think You're Funny?
‘Best Of’ shows make for PR child’s play. They also make for unnaturally high expectations and, in some cases, potentially disappointing an... Read more »| 10 Aug 2009 -
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Wild Colonial Boys
You know that rule about things coming along in threes? These guys are a prime example. Just when you’ve been waiting for a decent Australian comedian ... Read more »| 10 Aug 2009 -
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Pig With The Face Of A Boy
Come in off the crowded streets and escape the unending raucous cries of flyer-bearing promoters and overheated children – the Free Edinburgh Fringe Fe... Read more »| 10 Aug 2009 -
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Comedy - Take A Risk
Feeling a bit adventurous this Summer? Why not try out these top tips for 2009 Read more »| 04 Aug 2009 -
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Comedy - Safe Bets
Want a show that will guarantee laughs a-plenty? Let Fest be your guide... Read more »| 04 Aug 2009 -
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The Daily Dullest
If you're a fan of The Dullest Blog, you'll be happy to know we're going daily over the Festival period. Read more »| 04 Aug 2009 -
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I like my comedy...to be something a bit new: Phil Nichol
Phil Nichol described his style hitherto as ‘stupid, rude, puerile, fast and silly’. "But maybe you hated me for being loud and obnoxious?" he te... Read more »| 04 Aug 2009 -
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Bratchy and The Wee Man's Comedy Pub Quiz
There’s always something a little staid about pub quizzes. The stilted, jocular delivery of questions over the inevitably crackly mic, the restrained smirking from the intellectuals at the other table. If you’ve ever been tempted to gloat over your opposing teams or pour drinks down their shirts, here's your chance. Read more »| 23 Jul 2009 -
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Jimmy Carr: Joke Technician @ The Alhambra, Dunfermline, 20 Jun
Jimmy Carr is astonishingly unoffensive in his latest stand-up fest, Joke Technician. Well unless you're a Hollyoaks actor or Simon Cowell. Or someone who s... Read more »| 01 Jul 2009