Interviews
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FestivalsComic vs comic: Biddy & Fiona
Aussie Fiona O'Loughlin talks to her daughter Biddy about luddites and whisky Read more »| 02 Aug 2011 -
Festivals
David O'Doherty: Pioneer Spirit
Since winning the big comedy award in 2008, he has established himself as one of the must-see acts of every Fringe. But the road to Edinburgh success was a long and hard one for David O'Doherty Read more »| 02 Aug 2011 -
InterviewsCarl, Chris and Paul
New boys Paul McCaffrey and Chris Martin are making their Fringe debut this year. Their mate, the multi-award winning Carl Donnelly gives them some advice on surviving Edinburgh. Read more »| 01 Aug 2011 -
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In Profile: Norman Lovett
His role in Red Dwarf made him famous, but veteran stand-up Norman Lovett is more than just a talking head Read more »| 22 Jul 2011 -
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Open spot of the month: Richard Hanrahan
Edinburgher Richard Hanrahan is doing a PhD at Edinburgh University and is Head of Programming at Fresh Air FM. He also finds time to do comedy. Busy man Read more »| 12 Jul 2011 -
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In Profile: Isma Almas
In the list of things associated with the burkha, stand-up comedy must rate close to the bottom. Yet for parts of her 2009 Fringe show, Isma Almas wore one. ... Read more »| 05 Jul 2011
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Interviews
In Profile: Jo Caulfield
The DIY spirit has been part of Jo Caulfield's comedy career since the beginning, when she gave herself her big break by buying a cheap amplifier and opening a comedy club in a pub in London Read more »| 02 Jul 2011 -
InterviewsIn Profile: Michael Redmond
He was once described as the "possessor of comedy’s most mournful moustache" and Stewart Lee affectionately called him an "anonymous weirdo", but most people will know Michael Redmond as Father Ted's Father Stone, the most boring priest in the world Read more »| 07 Jun 2011 -
InterviewsNew Comic of the Month: James Kirk
Last year's So You Think You're Funny winner James Kirk tells us where it all started Read more »| 03 Jun 2011 -
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Funny's Funny - That's What She Said
Comedy takes back its women Read more »| 01 Jun 2011 -
Interviews
Starter for Eleven: Andi Osho
Stand Up For The Week star Andi Osho is coming to Scotland at the end of the month, with gigs at The Stand in Edinburgh and Glasgow. We want to know how much Andi knows about women in comedy over the past 30 years. Our guest quizmaster had forgotten about the regular haggis supper prize and tried to instead entice her with a free pen. It didn’t go well. Read more »| 04 May 2011 -
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New Act of the Month: Richard Gadd
Richard Gadd tells us about being an anti-comedian Read more »| 04 May 2011 -
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In Profile: Joe Heenan
Joe Heenan is not just a talented stand-up, he’s also a self-confessed movie geek. We’re testing his skills with some of our devilishly obscure movie trivia Read more »| 03 May 2011 -
Interviews
Funny Women: Money Women?
Funny Women instate ‘pay-to-play’ policy, causing outrage in the comedy community Read more »| 21 Apr 2011 -
Interviews
Sean Hughes: "Comedy should be emotional"
Around about the time Sean Hughes become the youngest winner of the Perrier award, people started referring to comedy as ‘The new rock’n’roll’. Comedy was bright and snappy and the only artform left with any real integrity Read more »| 15 Apr 2011