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Josh Pugh loves when worlds collide at the festival
Josh Pugh takes us through the last two years of his life in his brand-new hour at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Ross Crae, The Sunday Post, 25th July 2022
Josie Long: Scottish independence is the 'dream scenario'
Scottish independence is the "dream scenario" for UK politics, an English comedian has said after moving north of the Border.
Xander Richards, The National (Scotland), 25th July 2022
Interview: Shannon Vitali and Christian Nimri: Chores
It's been to the Fringe before, but returns this time with a new cast. I spoke to the stars of the show - Shannon Vitali and Christian Nimri - to find out more.
Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 25th July 2022
Frank Skinner on free speech, his bullying shame - and knob jokes
'There's never been a time when you could just say anything'.
Tim Jonze, The Guardian, 25th July 2022
Edinburgh Fringe Q&A: Flo & Joan never want to lose the amazing feeling of a festival crowd
Musical comedy duo Flo & Joan return to the Fringe as part of their 66-date UK tour with Sweet Release.
Ross Crae, The Sunday Post, 25th July 2022
Chloe Petts on The Thick Of It
Chloe Petts, co-founder of queer-inclusive comedy night The LOL Word and soon-to-be on her debut tour, takes on the mighty The Thick Of It for this month's ICYMI.
The Skinny, 25th July 2022
PR Mark Borkowski on meeting "bonkers people"
The last time Mark Borkowski - legendary UK PR guru and master of the publicity stunt - appeared at the Edinburgh Fringe as a performer was 15 years ago with his Sons of Barnum show. This year, he's back for five days (17th-21st August at Assembly, George Square) with an autobiographical show: False Teeth in a Pork Pie: How to Unleash Your Inner Crazy.
John Fleming's Blog, 25th July 2022
Chelsea Birkby interview
I'm Chelsea Birkby. Years ago when I started comedy I said I wanted my act to be Simon Amstell + Lena Dunham + Mr Blobby and the other day someone said "do you know what, I do see it".
Phoenix Remix, 25th July 2022
Tom DeTrinis interview
I'm Tom DeTrinis and I am an actor/writer/director/producer/chef - we got a do a lot to stay alive HONEY - based in Los Angeles but from Long Island, New York.
Phoenix Remix, 25th July 2022
Ali Brice interview
Hi, my name is Ali Brice. I was one the heaviest baby in the world as the nurse that weighed me forgot to put a decimal point. So for a short time I officially weighed 77 pounds.
Phoenix Remix, 25th July 2022
Jewish comics now find that the joke is on us
Jewish lesbian stand-up comic Katie Price recounts the racism experienced by Jewish comics working the circuit.
Katie Price, The Jewish Chronicle, 25th July 2022
Sikisa interview
I am Sikisa and I'm a stand-up comedian, writer, producer and lawyer alongside many other things as well but I give too much away.
Phoenix Remix, 25th July 2022
Review: Alfie Moore: It's A Fair Cop
Alfie Moore has something to talk about, a rich vein of thought-provoking tragi-comic material that is worth hearing.
Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 25th July 2022
Twenty Shows to See at Edinburgh Fringe 2022
Whether you're in Edinburgh for a couple of days or the whole month, our twenty shows to see at Edinburgh 2022, is the list of shows you won't want to miss.
Theatre Weekly, 25th July 2022
Ten Edinburgh Fringe shows from former Chortle Student winners (mostly)
Winners and finalists of the Chortle Student Comedy Award so often go on to great things. Here are eight previous title-holders (plus one finalists up and a show we can guarantee will include a future champion) making their returns to Edinburgh this year...
Chortle, 25th July 2022
Live review: Luisa Omielan, Oran Mor, Glasgow
Luisa Omielan's decision to revisit her hit 2012 show What Would Beyoncé Do? makes for a compelling if sometimes awkward experience, writes Jay Richardson.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 25th July 2022
John Hastings on advice
Take my advice... and ignore everyone's advice.
John Hastings, Chortle, 25th July 2022
Les Dennis announced as new Countdown host
Les Dennis has been revealed as the new host of Countdown following Anne Robinson's final episode airing earlier this month.
Robert Mann, The Sun, 25th July 2022
Funny at the Fringe - interview - Ellie MacPherson: Happy Birthday, Mr. President!
My show is a history of the US Presidents in story and song.
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 25th July 2022
Funny at the Fringe - interview - Will Duggan: Iceberg
I think of myself as perhaps an angry person. But I think that a lot of people are more angry than they show day to day. So the show is about the things that make us angry versus the things that should make us angry. And why.
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 25th July 2022Funny at the Fringe - interview - MATES: The Improvised 90s Sitcom
It's a double bill episode of a sitcom in front of a live studio audience, the only difference is we don't have a script.
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 25th July 2022
Rose Johnson: Why I'm shunning the Fringe for London
There are fantastic festivals like the Camden Fringe and Balham Free Fringe, which offer performers and audiences alike a fringe experience without the expense of Edinburgh.
Rose Johnson, Londonist, 25th July 2022
Bianca Del Rio interview
I always say expect the unexpected. Part of the show is scripted where I obviously talk about life during a pandemic and other current events, but a large part of the show is audience interaction.
On The Mic, 25th July 2022Space Mystery: A Mystery in Space! interview
Space Mystery: A Mystery in Space is a deadpan, meta-murder-mystery inspired by iconic comedies like Airplane!, The Naked Gun, and A Touch of Cloth.
On The Mic, 25th July 2022Bulletproof Unicorn interview
It's a dark comedy based on actual events that happened last summer.
On The Mic, 25th July 2022General Secretary interview
Power has, finally, gone to the people. Only these aren't the right people.
On The Mic, 25th July 2022Liars & Clowns interview
It's a jam session for comedians! Liars & Clowns is an opportunity for funny people to perform some alternative, loose and bizarre comedy. New line-up each night.
On The Mic, 25th July 2022NDOG interview
NDOG is a fast-paced character show packed full of absurd stories driven by punchy gags.
On The Mic, 25th July 2022
Rob Auton interview
The show is about crowd behaviour, community, connection and there's a bit in there about Torquay.
On The Mic, 25th July 2022Kevin Flynn interview
It's the American Experience through the lens of my Irish working-class roots.
On The Mic, 25th July 2022Priyanka Shetty interview
The Elephant in the Room is an autobiographical one-woman show that navigates my real-life journey as I transition from deeply embedded roots in India to finding context and common ground in America.
On The Mic, 25th July 2022
Zach Zucker's Spectacular Industry Showcase ripples with impact of Highland Park sniper tragedy
Like thousands of other entertainers, American performer Zach Zucker was looking forward to bringing his latest show to the world famous Edinburgh Fringe, where he was first discovered seven years ago.
Liam Rudden, The Scotsman, 25th July 2022
Parody GB News account suspended on Twitter after spoof Rees-Mogg tweet fools everyone
The North Somerset MP was targeted by a fake GB News account, which posted a spoof news story about travel chaos in Dover, claiming a lorry carrying £20,000 of saucisson and Champagne to his house was among the vehicles stuck in traffic.
Jack Peat, JOE, 25th July 20225 charity shows to see at Edinburgh Fringe 2022
Support worthwhile causes and laugh whilst doing so!
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 25th July 2022
The 20 best jokes and funniest one-liners from the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Stand-up comedians share their funniest gags ahead of the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
The Telegraph, 25th July 2022
Lenny Henry chosen as Commonwealth Games baton-bearer
Black Country comedy legend Sir Lenny Henry will carry the Queen's Baton through Birmingham ahead of the Commonwealth Games kicking off.
Thomas Parkes, The Express and Star, 25th July 2022
Daniel Muggleton interview
We chat to the Australian comedian about his show Oh, More Mr White Guy?
Kevin Ibbotson-Wight, The Wee Review, 25th July 2022
Bianca Del Rio interview
We spoke to the Drag Race winner, who is vaxxed and waxed,but defiantly Unsanitized.
Kevin Ibbotson-Wight, The Wee Review, 25th July 2022
Funny at the Fringe - interview - Joz Norris: Blink
My name's Joz Norris and I used to be a silly comedian.
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 25th July 2022Edinburgh 2022: Josh King guest blog
Josh King discusses how the company take a classic and twist it.
Josh King, Broadway World, 25th July 2022
Edinburgh 2022: Emo Majok Q&A
BWW catches up with Emo Majok to chat about bringing African Aussie to the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 25th July 2022Edinburgh 2022: The Failure Cabaret guest blog
The Fremonts bring brand-new dark comedy cabaret to the Fringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 25th July 2022Edinburgh 2022: Clare Bartholomew guest blog
Clare Bartholomew discusses the years of development behind this physical comedy full of unexpected farce.
Clare Bartholomew, Broadway World, 25th July 2022
What's the best music to walk on to? Fringe comedians have their say
RGM asked a host of comedians of Edinburgh Fringe past and present, which music they use to walk on to and for heaven's sake why? ....This is what they had to say.
Fran Jolley, Reyt Good Magazine, 25th July 2022
Edinburgh interview: S.E. Grummett on Something in the Water at Summerhall
"When I first graduated from acting school, I was frustrated that there weren't more opportunities for queer and trans folks like myself...Self-creation was, and continues to be, a way out: a way of being myself and my gender onstage"
Greg Stewart, Theatre Weekly, 25th July 2022
Robyn Perkins interview
My show is about bi-visibility and whether or not we can prove anything.
On The Mic, 25th July 2022Posey Mehta interview
It's this joyful, silly, clownish character piece about a woman who lives in a gorilla enclosure, happens to look very much like a gorilla, and is just gagging to go on a date.
On The Mic, 25th July 2022Mischief Movie Night interview
Mischief Movie Night is a fully improvised movie, with the genre, location and title all suggested by the audience.
On The Mic, 25th July 2022
Seymour Mace interview
I usually have loads of props and puppets and costumes and stuff but this year I've fucked all that off. It's just going to be me with a boxful of questions, suggestions and random scribblings from my audience.
On The Mic, 25th July 2022Interview with Heather Milstead, actor, writer and facilitator
"We want to share these histories with as many people as possible, inviting audiences to embrace themselves fully (blood and all), let loose and have a BLOODY good time!"
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 25th July 2022Interview with comedian and voice-over actor Tom Ward
"I love Bono (there finally someone said it). I'd love to be involved in a song with him. My head would melt. Would love to say thanks to him for what his music gave me when I was a f****d up teenager."
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 25th July 2022Comedy newbie Q&A: Josh Jones
Tackling the Q&A today is Josh Jones.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 25th July 2022A digital pint with... Sian Davies
It's a smashing interview with an empowering sense that our industry disruptors are ready to fight for their place on the stage.
Jake Mace, Binge Fringe, 25th July 2022Videos
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6:30pm30 min
The Learners
Series 2, Episode 3 - The Open DayIt's the annual college open day and Jonesy is trying to win favour with his employers. He's still on probation but is sure this will be the most successful open day the college has ever had. Each of his students finds their own individual way to 'help' as the term rolls on for the worst Welsh learners in Wales.
6:30pm30 min
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue
Series 77, Episode 3The antidote to panel games visits to Malvern's Forum Theatre. Marcus Brigstocke and Rachel Parris compete against Rory Bremner and Graeme Garden with Jack Dee in the chair. Colin Sell provides piano accompaniment.
10pm60 min
Big Zuu's Big Eats
Series 3, Episode 4 - Alex BrookerBig Zuu, Tubsey and Hyder are heading north to cook for presenting sensation and The Last Leg legend - Alex Brooker.