BCG Daily Monday 8th August 2022

Edinburgh Fringe interview: rarely asked questions - Kate Barron

Kate Barron is one of the performers appearing at The Tron @ Just the Tonic, which in a bold move this year has been declared an all female venue.

Comedy's hot property: Matt Winning, the scientist tackling global warming at the Edinburgh Fringe

The comedian tells Mike Wade about his Fringe show.

Best jokes from Edinburgh Fringe 2022

The funniest lines from Olaf Falafel, Richard Pulsford and more.

EdFringe talk: Josh Pugh: Sausage, Egg, Josh Pugh, Chips and Beans

"I love the festival even though I've never objectively had a good one, this is going to be different though."

How class and money are taking centre stage at the Fringe

Barriers of social class and economics have long made it hard for comedians and theatre makers to bring their work to the Fringe. But now, says David Pollock, they're fighting back.

Fringe Q&A: Simon Brodkin on leaving behind Lee Nelson to be himself

If you haven't heard of Simon Brodkin before, chances are you'll have seen him at some point as part of his various stunts over the years.

How I survived the Edinburgh Fringe's Meet the Media event

Thirty minutes into the queue for the Meet the Media event at The Speilgeltent I realise I'm wasting my time, but that's okay, because I have time to waste.

My advice for first-time visitors to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe...

Don't assume that, because a show is tucked away at 0930 or midday or 1600 that it is any less good than one at 2000 or 2300... and see lots of shows by people you have never heard of - take a punt.

Fringe 2022: Six debut comics set to make a splash this year

For those heading to the Fringe, here are six newcomers not to miss.

Why you should give musical comedy another go

Not just ukuleles, bad rhymes and gimmicks.

Emergency Question: If you had to have sex with an animal - if you HAD to - what animal would you have sex with and why?

Edinburgh Fringe comedians answer.

Lucy Hopkins: People are ready to get together and get things done

You're never quite the same after watching Lucy Hopkins perform

Robin Grainger: 'One person turned up to watch my Fringe show'

A Scots comedian who went ahead with his Fringe show despite having just one person in the audience has become a festival legend.

Tom Ward on the best and worst of Edinburgh Fringe

'Why the hell is that wanker on a poster?'

Laugh? I almost cried at Gordon Brown's night of Edinburgh Fringe comedy

The former PM's one-off onstage chat with stand-up Matt Forde belied his dour image. If only he'd shown more of this side of himself to the electorate.

Paul McCaffrey: We Go Again interview

I arranged a chat to find out more about Paul, his relationship with the Fringe and his future plans.

Armando Iannucci & Sam Mendes set HBO pilot about superhero movie-making

The Veep and Avenue 5 creator and Skyfall director have scored a pilot order for comedy The Franchise at the premium cable network. The half-hour project takes a wry look at superhero movie-making.

Fringe: Paul Black on how to survive the festival and his must see shows

Ahead of his Gilded Balloon show, we discovered whether Paul Black prefers, Edinburgh Castle or Edinburgh Zoo, salt and vinegar or salt and sauce and his top tips for this year's festival.

Controversial Edinburgh Fringe Shannon Matthews show creator looking to cash in with t-shirt

Despite the controversy, audiences have praised the show which focuses on the bizarre disappearance of Shannon Matthews in 2008 - but others want it pulled from the festival.

Interview: Milo Edwards talks about life, death and MILFs

What's in a good life? Milo explores.

Robert Carlyle films with Full Monty cast as armed police surround a job centre

Robert Carlyle was spotted filming for the Disney+ revival of The Full Monty in Halifax.

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel reveals complete cast

The full cast of the upcoming UK tour of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel has been unveiled.

The play is penned by Deborah Moggach, who has adapted the piece from her bestselling novel These Foolish Things (which in turn was transformed into the 2011 film). It follows an eclectic group of British retirees, who journey to India to spend the next chapter of their lives in a "luxury residence".

Edinburgh's cost of laughing crisis

We need the Fringe more than ever, but European comedians are finding the price of playing there beyond a joke.