BCG Daily Wednesday 5th July 2023

My culture fix: Mel Giedroyc

The author and TV presenter lets us into her cultural life.

Rob Newman at Soho Theatre review: an exquisitely well-crafted show

He may never play arenas again, but Newman remains one of comedy's most skilled performers.

Funny At The Fringe - interview - Almost Adult

The show is about that sticky time when you're not a teenager anymore but you're not quite an adult.

Paul Sinha reveals his Parkinson's battle inspired him to turn to musical comedy

Paul explained that he had always wanted to do musical comedy, but it was his Parkinson's that spurred him to do it as 'eventually I won't be able to play the keyboard at all.'

Abigail's Party review

Rebecca Birch gives a storming performance as the sex-starved vamp Beverly, flaunting her red-robed bits at George Readshaw's monosyllabic Tony after learning he was once a professional footballer.

Theatre At The Fringe - interview - Potty the Plant

It's a new dark comedy musical, full of ridiculously catchy tunes, heartwarmingly idiotic characters and twisted humour.

Twenty Shows to See at Edinburgh 2023 - Pick of the Fringe

Looking for shows to see at Edinburgh 2023? This is for you...

Lady Bigfoot review

It could be straight out of Jane Austen: a girl is infatuated by a boy from afar but dare not declare her love for fear of being ostracised by what society might say. Only this girl is a yeti with a penchant for knitting, who'd be driven out of her home in the Welsh woodlands if exposed by the amateur cryptozoologist on her tail.

Simon Pegg wants you to stop asking about 'Shaun Of The Dead 2'

Simon Pegg has told fans hopeful for a sequel to 2004's Shaun Of The Dead to "move on".

Rob Newman review

A workout for the mind as well as the funny bone.

Amy Webber: No Previous Experience review

Ambitious opera graduate Amy Webber occupies the King's Arms theatre space with a stand-up routine composed of music, role-play and just a little bit of job-hunting.

Have a Gander - Chriskirkpatrickmas: A Boy Band Christmas Musical

Have you ever wanted to see Dickens' classic A Christmas Carol meet It's A Wonderful Life? With some NSYNC thrown in for good measure? If you said no, tough.

Edinburgh 2023: Maggie Crane Q&A

BWW caught up with Maggie Crane to chat about bringing Side by Side to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Edinburgh 2023: Sikisa Q&A

BWW caught up with Sikisa to chat about bringing Hear Me Out to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Edinburgh 2023: High Steaks Q&A

BWW catches up with Eloina to chat about bringing High Steaks to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Scummy Mummies scale Everest for record-breaking comedy gig with a stunning view

A comedy duo known for their unabashed confessions and hilarious take on motherhood made history when they scaled Mount Everest to stage the highest altitude stand-up comedy gig on land.

Film crews spotted in Finnieston with production underway for Lagging

Film crews have taken over a street in Glasgow's west end to film the CBBC comedy.

Edinburgh festival 2023: 50 shows to see

Cracking comedy, an eclectic mix of theatre - and aerial dance in an ice rink. Our critics share their picks for the August arts extravaganza.

#SNAPCHATZ Episode 16: Fringe 2023 daredevils

Today's intrepid ensemble of Fringe 2023 daredevils includes one my favourite shows ever seen at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, A Shetland Folktale, the many-lived Anu Vaidyanathan, and Yorkshire vision of the third reich Ay Up, Hitler!.

Funny At The Fringe - interview - Tim Murray is Witches

I wanted to create a comedy show all about one of my favorite super gay subjects: witches.

Funny At The Fringe - interview - Avital Ash Workshops Her Suicide Note

"My Fringe debut explores growing up a Hasidic Jew, depression, generational Holocaust trauma, sexual assault, and queerness, while being hilarious. It's irreverent, subversive, but also filled with meaning."

Edinburgh 2023: Chloe Radcliffe Q&A

BWW caught up with Chloe Radcliffe to chat about bringing Cheat to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Edinburgh 2023: Avital Ash Q&A

BWW catches up with Avital Ash to chat about bringing Avital Ash Workshops Her Suicide Note to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Ten rising stand up stars to see at the Edinburgh Fringe

With around 3000 shows at the Edinburgh Fringe, it's tricky to know where to start. Here are ten up and coming stand up comedians that we have been given the tip-off are set to get crowds laughing this summer.

Penelope Wilton and Luke Evans to star in new West End play Backstairs Billy

Penelope Wilton and Luke Evans will star in a new comedy penned by Marcelo Dos Santos, titled Backstairs Billy.

Following the relationship between the Queen Mother (Wilton) and her loyal manservant, the titular Billy (Evans), during the 1979 tumult in the UK, the play is directed by Michael Grandage.

Connor Ratliff interview

'What do they do at the airport when they see a skeleton in the bag?' Comedian and actor Connor Ratliff tells us about his George Lucas-inspired talk show and play.

Katherine Ryan: 'I'm probably his best wife so far'

The comedian and her husband, Bobby Kootstra, on their high-school romance and reuniting 20 years later.

Edinburgh Fringe 2023 Announces New Comedy, Theatre, Cabaret and All Inclusive Shows.

Edinburgh Fringe Festival just announced a new round of shows and artists performing this year. Making their Fringe debuts are viral TikTok sensation and Euphoria cameo star, Thai-American comedian and writer Cam Gavinski, Scottish Comedy Award-winning high-energy comedian and writer Joe McTernan and British Gen Z dancer and performer Elliot Minogue-Stone.

Comedians to watch at Edinburgh Fringe

This year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival will feature an exciting range of shows including, theatre, stand-up, music and more. As we look forward to next month's event, here's a list of some of the best comedians to watch out for.

Comedians at Edinburgh Fringe - Euphoria star, penis puppet and talk show regular

Edinburgh Fringe always has plenty on offer but this year audiences will get to watch some comedy gold, including a beatboxing duo, a dance cabaret and even a penis puppet.