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OpinionCrystal Baws: August 2016 Horoscopes
Mystic Mark shares his August predictions... Read more »| 02 Aug 2016 -
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Jen Kirkman @ Manchester Pub/Zoo, 24 Jul
“Do you guys have sexism here? You do? Oh, I didn’t know. I thought maybe you solved it or something. We still have it in America, too.”&nb... Read more »| 27 Jul 2016 -
FestivalsDoes Edinburgh's population double over August?
What fuels a factoid most is that it feels true – and we've all heard the one about Edinburgh’s population doubling during the Fringe. Jenni Ajderian investigates Read more »| 22 Jul 2016 -
OpinionKimmy Schmidt, Master of None & the power of comedy
Comedy can act as a gateway into some tricky subjects – we look at a trio of sitcoms taking on issues of race, gender equality, gentrification and mental health Read more »| 19 Jul 2016 -
OpinionCrystal Baws: July 2016 Horoscopes
After more than five years of reading your stars month in, month out, Mystic Mark has decided it's time to take a holiday. We've used the opportunity to delv... Read more »| 30 Jun 2016 -
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Is the Edinburgh Fringe too small?
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe programme was launched to a chorus of disappointment last week, as it was discovered that the Fringe has shrunk in size. Read more »| 15 Jun 2016
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Welcome to the 'Jungle': Comedians in Calais
The migrant crisis might seem too serious a topic for a comedy section, but Fred Fletch explains how comedians and initiatives such as #HelpRefugees can help make sure we don't look away from human suffering. Read more »| 07 Jun 2016 -
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Crystal Baws: June 2016 Horoscopes
Mystic Mark is back with his June predictions Read more »| 06 Jun 2016 -
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Crystal Baws: May 2016 Horoscopes
ARIESEvery time you touch your penis it swells up. Makes you think you might have an allergy. Talking to the doctor about possible causes, you tell them you&... Read more »| 03 May 2016 -
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A Tribute to Victoria Wood
Comedian Victoria Wood has died at the age of 62. Her career started before the modern comedy era – we explain why she leaves an important legacy Read more »| 21 Apr 2016 -
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Are Gong Shows Good or Bad for Comedy?
Are gong shows a positive or negative force in stand-up? We asked Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Jon Whiteley to present their arguments Read more »| 06 Apr 2016 -
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Crystal Baws: April 2016 Horoscopes
Mystic Mark returns with his April predictions, turning his powers to technology, the Islamic State, and your cat Read more »| 30 Mar 2016 -
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BBC Three and the Future of Comedy Online
As on-demand services like Netflix and Amazon Prime change the TV landscape, where next for broadcast comedy? Our Northwest Comedy editor and Stuart Laws of ... Read more »| 22 Mar 2016 -
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Crystal Baws: March 2016 Horoscopes
ARIESGod made us in his own image, but also in his own flavour. Take a lick of your arm – it tastes just like God’s, but less hairy. TAURUSAfter... Read more »| 03 Mar 2016 -
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Valentine’s Day Gifts for Comedy Lovers
Our resident romance expert investigates Valentine's Day gifts suitable for those whose amorous appetites are activated by their love of comedy. Read more »| 09 Feb 2016