Interviews
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InterviewsLiving to Tell the Tale: Scott Gibson interview
Scott Gibson chats about winning Best Newcomer, The Hashtag Show podcast's anniversary and defying death to pursue a career in stand-up Read more »| 18 Oct 2016 -
InterviewsFelicity Ward on Bags, Bowels and Mental Health
Comedian Felicity Ward powers into the Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival with her superb Fringe show 50% More Likely to Die Read more »| 04 Oct 2016 -
ComedySpotlight: Simon Lomas
The Yorkshire New Comedian of the Year recalls some excellent backstage nibbles Read more »| 14 Sep 2016 -
InterviewsGreg McHugh on Gary Tank Commander
Gary Tank Commander powers into the SSE Hydro next month; we talk to its creator Greg McHugh Read more »| 09 Sep 2016 -
InterviewsVir Das on Telling the Truth with Toilet Humour
Vir Das is one of the biggest names in Indian comedy, and it's apt that his first name means 'brave' – the last time he was in town, things didn’t quite go as planned Read more »| 08 Aug 2016 -
FestivalsClimbing up the Walls: Pippa Evans interview
Showstopper Pippa Evans chats about improv, the importance of the Free Fringe and the perils of drinking in a borrowed swimming costume Read more »| 04 Aug 2016
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FestivalsDesiree Burch on returning to the Fringe
After the success of her critically acclaimed one-woman show on race in America, Desiree Burch talks about evolution, expectation and Edinburgh Read more »| 04 Aug 2016 -
InterviewsKnightmare Live's Paul Flannery on RPG Shows
Paul Flannery is the retro-genius who brought 80s hit show Knightmare back as a Fringe experience; this year he's also rolling The M.M.O.R.P.G. Show into the Counting House Read more »| 04 Aug 2016 -
FestivalsJess Robinson on her new show Impressive
Sensational singer and impressionist Jess Robinson rocks into Pleasance with a full live band Read more »| 04 Aug 2016 -
FestivalsPierre Novellie on politics and his Fringe show
Political events have caught up with Pierre Novellie's third Edinburgh hour despite the show being about what is 'cool' Read more »| 03 Aug 2016 -
FestivalsAbi Roberts on Russia: Comedy Spotlight
Abi Roberts holds the distinction of being the only UK comic to perform stand-up in Russian, and in Russia. The experience informs her new show Anglichanka a... Read more »| 03 Aug 2016 -
FestivalsBehind the scenes with The Improverts
A chat with The Improverts producer Eleanor Hall on how the troupe work as a team Read more »| 03 Aug 2016 -
FestivalsLiving on 24 Hours: Mary Lynn Rajskub interview
24 Hours with Mary Lynn Rajskub namechecks the TV series the American comedian is best known for, but her longstanding comedy smarts should make Edinbur... Read more »| 02 Aug 2016 -
FestivalsMax and Ivan on Edinburgh Fringe show Our Story
Perennial Fringe favourites Max and Ivan bring an autobiographical show to Pleasance Dome and tell us about how their art has changed over the years Read more »| 02 Aug 2016 -
FestivalsLiam Williams on his debut play Travesty
Liam Williams has taken a break from his eloquent stand-up performances to write a play about the 'ethical dimensions of modern love' Read more »| 02 Aug 2016