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Fest MagazineSunil Patel @ Monkey Barrel
From crowd-pleasing bits to longer stories about his personal life, Sunil Patel's analytical take on comedy isn't what the people want - But that turns out to be its biggest advantage Read more »| 18 Aug 2022 -
Fest MagazineA view of Edinburgh Fringe from Glasgow
The vibrant Glasgow comedy scene is going to be well represented at this year's Fringe. One of the most exciting west-coast newcomers, Richard Brown, tells us what the Fringe means to him Read more »| 14 Aug 2012 -
Fest MagazineComedians vs Critics Football Match
Comedian Rob Rouse and critic Edd McCracken went head to head for the cameras today (11 August) ahead of Sunday’s comedians vs critics football match a... Read more »| 11 Aug 2010 -
Fest MagazineArtistic freedom or real freedom?
I am looking forward to the Edinburgh Fringe. I love that first week where we comedians are like bouncy Labradors full of hope and optimism. By the last we... Read more »| 10 Aug 2010 -
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Seriously funny
Truth is the only thing that matters. This may sound a bit serious for a comedian. But actually the business of being funny is deadly serious. With only a ... Read more »| 10 Aug 2010 -
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Kate Fox News: The Misplaced Optimism of the Fringe Performer
Kate Fox, BBC Radio 4's poet-in-residence and Fringe comedian, tackles the news and life at the Fringe with her topical, funny poems. Today its the thing e... Read more »| 10 Aug 2010
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Why are we doing this?
Hi, I’m Sam Simmons, a 32-year-old Australian human man. I’m a failed former zookeeper, who likes Mike Leigh films, Thai green chicken curry and ... Read more »| 07 Aug 2010 -
Fest MagazineKate Fox News: A Fringe Performer's First Day at The Fringe
Kate Fox, BBC Radio 4's poet-in-residence and Fringe comedian, tackles the news and life at the Fringe with her topical, funny poems. Today she reveals the ... Read more »| 07 Aug 2010 -
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The first (real) man to conquer Arthur's Seat
Hi. How are you? My name is Dave Hill and I am a comedian, writer, musician, actor, thinking man, and highly-boneable public figure from the United States... Read more »| 06 Aug 2010 -
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Blogging is for sissies
This is the first time I have ever blogged in my entire life and that’s the truth. Let me introduce myself. My name is Aidan Bishop, I am a native... Read more »| 04 Aug 2010 -
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Dressing the part
I have exactly Celtic colouring – pale skin, freckles, curly black hair and blue eyes. Of course, I’m always trying to change this. Sometimes if ... Read more »| 02 Aug 2010 -
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Food & Drink: Josie Long's hippie lunch
I want to recommend the Forest Café, not because I think I necessarily does the best food, but because I really like it. This is how it describes itse... Read more »| 30 Jul 2010 -
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Food & Drink: Wil Hodgson's Braw Breakfasts
I always get tattooed at least three times in Edinburgh, which requires a good breakfast beforehand. I usually go for the Canongate Café which is on..... Read more »| 30 Jul 2010 -
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Food & Drink: Vladimir McTavish's whisky haunts
Some of the best places in town to enjoy a dram Read more »| 30 Jul 2010 -
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Food & Drink: Thom Tuck's nightlife
Having lived in Edinburgh for six years (none of this "one month a year" stuff here!), I've had ample opportunity to sample the nightlife. If you want to sta... Read more »| 30 Jul 2010