Comedy
Here is your roadmap to roaring laughter at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. We bring you Edinburgh Fringe comedy reviews and previews.
-
ComedyChris Dangerfield: “Make it funny, and you can say anything”
The most controversial comedian at the Fringe prepares for another year battling The Guardian and the Feminist Avengers Read more »| 02 Aug 2013 -
ComedyJohn Fleming: "We're all waiting for the comedy Beatles"
One of the most respected figures in the comedy scene, John Fleming explains the increasing prestige of the Malcolm Hardee awards Read more »| 02 Aug 2013 -
Comedy
Bo Burnham: "I'm an authority on confusion"
YouTube's first comedy megastar stormed the 2010 Fringe, so what can we expect this time? Read more »| 02 Aug 2013 -
Comedy
How to Crowdfund a Fringe Show by Juliette Burton
Crowdfunding is an increasingly popular option for cash-starved artists, but how does it work and where does your money go? Read more »| 02 Aug 2013 -
Comedy
Yianni: Thinking Big
The up-and-coming Yianni prepares to take on the Fringe's biggest venue Read more »| 02 Aug 2013 -
ComedyAdam Larter: Professional Weirdo
It's difficult to describe Adam Larter, so how would he describe himself? "I don't really know. Comedian. Clown. Piss-taker. Satiririst... Saterrier... no, ... Read more »| 01 Aug 2013
-
ComedyPaul Vickers: "You can't work out if it's bollocks or amazing"
One of Britain's most psychedelic absurdists, Paul Vickers is ready to confuse Edinburgh again with the ongoing adventures of Twonkey Read more »| 01 Aug 2013 -
Comedy
First Person: Due North
A trio of Fringe-bound stand-ups share their thoughts ahead of the world's biggest comedy festival Read more »| 31 Jul 2013 -
Comedy
Chipping Off Little Pieces of My Soul – A Fringe Diary
Comedian Xavier Toby gives an insider's view of the soul-crushing financial gamble involved in putting on a show at the Edinburgh Fringe Read more »| 03 Sep 2012 -
ComedyTotally Ninja
Although I have a well established hatred of Sorcerers, I can wholeheartedly recommend this show. It's scientific fact that Wizards generally come in 2 fla... Read more »| 29 Aug 2012 -
Comedy
Parris & Dowler Know What They're Doing
Parris & Dowler know what they’re doing. Or do they? Well, yes – so if hapless incompetence is your thing, they’re probably not for you... Read more »| 29 Aug 2012 -
Comedy
Bane 1, 2 & 3
I was a bit dubious upon purchasing my Bane 3 tickets considering I hadn’t seen the first two instalments of the trilogy, but was assured this was not ... Read more »| 29 Aug 2012 -
Comedy
Adam Strauss: Varieties of Religious Experience
A tale of rocky love, feeling lost then getting back on track, something I’m sure most of us can identify with. Also, of feeling trapped; in this case ... Read more »| 29 Aug 2012 -
Comedy
David O'Doherty: Seize the David O'Doherty
When The DOD bursts on to the stage he announces he’s feeling positive about the show tonight: even going so far as to suggest it will be an experience... Read more »| 29 Aug 2012 -
Comedy
Nathan Cassidy: Free Pound
Cassidy’s show does exactly what it says on the tin (or leaflet rather): we receive our free £1 as promised, there is a great demand for seats du... Read more »| 28 Aug 2012