Opinion
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OpinionTop Trumps: The Essential President Parodies
Some say Donald Trump is beyond parody, but ahead of the inauguration of the 45th POTUS we take a look at those willing to try Read more »| 19 Jan 2017 -
OpinionVotes vs Jokes: the divided Beppe Grillo
The right say he's on the left, the left say he's on the right – who is the "Five Star" comedian changing Italian politics? Read more »| 10 Jan 2017 -
OpinionCrystal Baws: January 2017 Horoscopes
Our resident futurologist Mystic Mark returns with his first predictions of 2017 Read more »| 06 Jan 2017 -
Opinion2016: A Horror Story
Are we actually just living in a slasher movie? Read more »| 04 Jan 2017 -
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NextUp: The future of stand up?
New streaming service NextUp offers a chance to access niche comedy from the comfort of your living room Read more »| 09 Dec 2016 -
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Comedy is the best response to 2016
While there's nothing funny about the loss of our favourite artists or a worrying rise in fascist ideology, 2016 has at least had comedians to go to the most horrible of places and find a response. Our Dark Arts expert investigates Read more »| 05 Dec 2016
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Crystal Baws: December 2016 Horoscopes
Our resident futurologist Mystic Mark doles out some festive truths in his December horoscopes Read more »| 01 Dec 2016 -
Festivals
Women in Comedy: Short Story Competition Winner
The Women in Comedy Festival Writing Competition invites entries in two categories: a short sketch or monologue, and a short story. The Skinny North is ... Read more »| 09 Nov 2016 -
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Crystal Baws: November 2016 Horoscopes
ARIESFlowers may be growing in your heart, a lark may be singing boisterously of love in your brain, but in your trousers a worm dies of loneliness. TAURUST... Read more »| 31 Oct 2016 -
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Complaint of the Month: October 2016
In the first of a recurring series, we delve into our inbox to find our favourite reader correspondence. Well, we say 'favourite'... Read more »| 21 Oct 2016 -
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Crystal Baws: October 2016 Horoscopes
Mystic Mark delivers his verdict on the month ahead Read more »| 03 Oct 2016 -
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Losing the Booze: Comedy and Alcohol
Why do we still think that comedy goes hand-in-hand with drinking? Comedian Jayne Edwards investigates If you ask any one of my many friends what I love mor... Read more »| 19 Sep 2016 -
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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