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Funny At The Fringe - interview - Steph Aritone: Excelf-esteem
Comedian, data analyst and "I love Excel spreadsheets" mug owner Steph Aritone brings her 45 minute stand-up comedy show to Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 6th July 2023Theatre At The Fringe - interview - Wasteman
Wasteman is the story of a bin-man who dreams of being a drag queen, inspired by my time working as a refuse loader over lockdown.
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 6th July 2023
The Effects Of Lying, ITVX, review
A promising father-led tale stuck in a dramedy no man's land.
Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 6th July 2023
Wasteman - King's Arms, Salford
In a sequin-studded change in his career path, Joe Leather whimsically recounts how he traded hi-vis for high heels in this endearing one-hour play.
Scot Cunningham, North West End UK, 6th July 2023
Fringe Dog's guide to Edinburgh
edinburgh is the crunchy peanut butter of cities !!! every august i bound around sniffin' out 5star comedy and even when the festival is over 'auld reekie' is still a pup's paradise !!!
Fringe Dog, The Skinny, 6th July 2023
Hardeep Singh Kohli gets Fringe venue ban over abuse claims
Kohli - a 54-year-old presenter, chef and comedian - has been banned from all of the Pleasance's 27 venues after multiple women came forward to accuse him of predatory and sexually abusive behaviour in the past few years.
James Walker, The National (Scotland), 6th July 2023
Funny At The Fringe - interview - Matt Hutchinson: Hostile
"The show is an exploration of the Black British/mixed heritage experience in the UK (my father is from Jamaica, my mother is English/Scottish)."
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 6th July 2023
The most profound finale of the year: why menopause comedy The Change is life-affirming TV
Bridget Christie's glorious sitcom tackles everything from sexism to the climate crisis. It gives us a sorely needed onscreen role model and its ending is gorgeous. Roll on season two!
Hollie Richardson, The Guardian, 6th July 2023
Something different to see at the Edinburgh Fringe
The Edinburgh Fringe is known for offering a huge range of shows to cater to every taste. If you're seeking something a little unusual, look no further. From musical comedy, drag, clowns and more - here are ten of the most exciting weird and wonderful comedy shows coming to the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe.
Rachel Bowen, Midlothian View, 6th July 2023Theatre At The Fringe - interview - Tickbox 2
It is a one woman semi-autobiographical play about racism and discrimination in 1960's Scotland.
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 6th July 2023EdFringe Talk: Brain Hemingway
"Prepare yourself for having one person in your audience and double down on how awkward it is for everyone. It will turn out to be your favorite show."
Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 6th July 2023EdFringe Talk: Hypnotist Matt Hale: Top Fun! 80s Spectacular
"You'll find a real high energy party style of a show - lot of big music and movement, and a massive focus on pure fun."
Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 6th July 2023EdFringe Talk: Potty the Plant
"This brave little musical that can, is being produced by myself and my business partner, Stephanie Cubello, and in terms of the future, we truly believe the sky's the limit."
Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 6th July 2023EdFringe Talk: Take The Bins Out
"I was commissioned to write Take The Bins Out by a British businessman (who has asked, for personal reasons, to remain anonymous)."
Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 6th July 2023EdFringe Talk: Coconut
"After everything that's happened we strongly believe in 'leaving it all on the stage' in both the shows but also just generally in life."
Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 6th July 2023
Funny At The Fringe - interview - Celya AB: Second Rodeo
This show is about always wanting to be an adult as a kid, and now I'm here I don't know how to feel about it.
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 6th July 2023
5 Shows Offering New Perspectives on the Black British Experience at EdFringe 2023
Today, with just under a month to go until Fringe season lands in Edinburgh, we are celebrating five Black British artists and their shows offering up new perspectives on the Black British experience.
Jake Mace, Binge Fringe, 6th July 2023Fringe in 5 - Seven Graham aka 7G
We chat to Seven Graham about all things Edinburgh Fringe as they prepare to take Alphabet Soup up North!
Amy Rye, Lost in Theatreland, 6th July 2023Edinburgh 2023: The Hairy Godmothers Q&A
BWW caught up with The Hairy Godmothers to chat about bringing Dizney in Drag: Once Upon A Parody and WET to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 6th July 2023Edinburgh 2023: Tania Lacy Q&A
BWW caught up with Tania Lacy to chat about bringing Everything's Coming Up Roses to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 6th July 2023Edinburgh 2023: Andre De Freitas Q&A
BWW caught up with André de Freitas to chat about bringing What If to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 6th July 2023
Edinburgh 2023: Andre De Freitas Q&A
BWW caught up with Kirsty Mann to chat about bringing Skeletons to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 6th July 2023Edinburgh 2023: Nick Pupo Q&A
BWW caught up with Nick Pupo to chat about bringing Addicted to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 6th July 2023
Six: A brilliant mix of Horrible Histories and a hen party
The hit musical Six brightens up the oft-overlooked lives of Henry VIII's wives.
Sam Volpe, Newcastle Chronicle, 6th July 2023
Edinburgh Fringe comedians to watch out for at from Ian Stone to Myq Kaplan
Before heading to the festival, here is a list of the world class comedians taking the stages this year that you should be sure to catch.
Lauren Gordon, The Mirror, 6th July 2023
When did Alan Partridge first appear on television?
We could talk about Radio Night all, erm, night. Let's get to the point. One of the segments that evening was called "TV Theft, Radio Rip-Off", all about radio shows which transferred to television. And who do you think showed up?
Dirty Feed, 6th July 2023Videos
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9am
The Effects Of Lying
A one-off comedy drama following a dutiful husband and loving father whose life falls apart over a series of shocking events.
2:15pm45 min
Gret And Will
Gret rises to greatness as Anne Boleyn's court Fool, befriending Will Somer, jester to the king, who becomes desperate to help her survive the impending doom of her patroness.
6:30pm30 min
Unite
Series 2, Episode 6 - Life And DeathIt's Tony's birthday but he's in no mood to celebrate. Ashley attends his Nan's funeral and is reunited with his mum for the first time in years.
6:30pm
What Just Happened?
Series 1, Episode 1Joining Robin Morgan and Kiri Pritchard-McLean this week are Tadiwa Mahlunge, Will Hayward and Athena Kugblenu - all ready to satirise the past seven days and work out: What Just Happened?
10:05pm45 min
CelebAbility
Series 7, Episode 5Scarlett Moffatt leads a group of three friends looking to win prizes by defeating four celebrities - Owen Warner, Grace Barry, Tyler West and Janine Harouni - in silly games.