Edinburgh Fringe

Following on from 2008's award-winning debut, Eight, young playwright Ella Hickson returns with a new production which faces up to some of the truths laid bare by the recession. But as Yasmin Sulaiman finds out, the pressure to achieve continued success is ever present Read more »

Too often the stand-up's poorer cousin, Nick Garrard explores the resurgent popularity of the Fringe sketch comedian Read more »

The relationship between Amnesty International and stand-up comedy has always been a strong one. And, as Evan Beswick discovers, it is as important as ever Read more »

After being taken under the wing of Frankie Boyle, Daniel Sloss has already learned much of the comedian's trade-craft, says Fern Brady Read more »

Pint-sized Irish superstar Andrew Maxwell is set to tear up the form book for this year's Fringe, he tells Simon Mundy. If only people would stop taking him so seriously... Read more »

Having found success with tales of an acrimonious split from her husband, last year's Best Newcomer Sarah Millican tells Frank Lazarski how she's exploring new frontiers in 2009 Read more »

Tom Hackett speaks to former Perrier Award winner Laura Solon ahead of her first visit to the Festival City since taking comedy's top prize Read more »

Self-professed 'anti-comedian' Edward Aczel is building a career out of not telling jokes. Tom Hackett explores the philosophy behind his twisted comedy genre Read more »

Former Pick of the Fringe winners and founders of contemporary dance group The Kosh, Michael Merwitzer and Siân Williams tell Ruth Dawkins how to get your show noticed at the world's biggest arts fair Read more »