BCG Daily Saturday 15th July 2023
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Cuckoo at Royal Court Theatre - review
Slow, superficial and unfunny.
Aleks Sierz, The Arts Desk, 15th July 2023
Sanjeev Kohli: 'The Young Ones flipped the comedy switch on in my brain'
The actor and comedian hung out with Prince's band and idolised Deep Purple's keyboard player.
Ashley Davies, The Times, 15th July 2023
Schalk Bezuidenhout, showing us how he's 'Keeping Up' at EdFringe 2023
Following Netflix success with his special Only Jokes Allowed, comedian Schalk Bezuidenhout is landing at EdFringe 2023 next month to take a nosedive look into getting older, wiser and more mature (but only maybe).
Jake Mace, Binge Fringe, 15th July 2023
Cuckoo at Royal Court Theatre - review
Cuckoo ticks off reference to a number of topics from climate change to zero hours contracts, children taking weapons to school, the risks when you get involved with someone for whom you have only a mobile number, no home address, no workplace, and of course the way the smartphone has killed real conversation, but what is Michael Wynne's play really about?
Howard Loxton, British Theatre Guide, 15th July 2023
Fiona Allen interview
"I was very actressy when I started. I was sticking to my script. Now it is like I am chatting - I worked it out but it took a few months to free up."
Claire Smith, Edinburgh Festivals, 15th July 2023
Christopher Biggins interview
"We're doing ten days at the end of August - it's very exciting."
Claire Smith, Edinburgh Festivals, 15th July 2023
Funny At The Fringe - interview - Ian Stone Will Make it Better
'Currently "It's a collection of jokes, some of which I'm yet to write, based vaguely around the idea of making it better". By the time it gets to Edinburgh "A comedy masterclass! An hour that feels like fifteen minutes. Full of wit and wisdom. A stand up show for the ages. Life affirming and joyous".'
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 15th July 2023
Theatre At The Fringe - interview - Dough
"It presents the whole life of somebody, from his birth to his death - but only the money stories."
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 15th July 2023
#EdFringe 2023 Interview: Niamh Denyer talks 'Get Blessed'
Daughter of Ireland, educated and now resident in London, Niamh Denyer graciously sat down with the QR for an exclusive interview where she talks Get Blessed, her Fringe dreams, and the realities of bringing work to an ever more expensive Edinburgh in August.
WJ Quinn, The Quintessential Review, 15th July 2023
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023 - some suggestions
Here are ten more shows to see at the Fringe this August.
Phyllis Stephen, The Edinburgh Reporter, 15th July 2023
Edinburgh Fringe 10x10: Ten shows that touch on AI
Technology might prove to be the downfall of all mankind, but here are ten Edinburgh Fringe shows featuring AI and other robots to keep you laughing as it does...
Chortle, 15th July 2023
How Michael Barrymore is using TikTok to relaunch his career
Barrymore posts multiple videos per day and has amassed 1.7million followers, many of whom leave him messages of love and support.
Laurence Dollimore, Daily Mail, 15th July 2023
BBC's Dead Ringers lampoons Huw Edwards scandal
'We should leave The Sun alone so it can recover away from the public gaze,' says mock-guest Rupert Murdoch.
Ellie Harrison, The Independent, 15th July 2023
Shit-Faced Shakespeare: Much Ado About Nothing review
Unforgettable and unconventional, Shitfaced Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing is highly interactive and improvisational. A drunken night of random chaos ensues.
Amelia Braddick, Everything Theatre, 15th July 2023
Nick Mohammed: 'I cried when we shot the last scene of Ted Lasso'
The actor and comedian, 42, talks about bringing up three kids, losing his northern accent and paying his way through uni by magic.
Rich Pelley, The Guardian, 15th July 2023
Have a Gander - Matt Price: As Seen on CCTV
A hilarious and life-affirming story about how one free session with a life coach and a death threat changed Matt Price's perspective on everything.
Corr Blimey, 15th July 2023
BBC puts comedy starring convicted child sex offender on iPlayer
Victims group questions promotion of The Thick Of It starring Chris Langham, who was jailed for downloading child sexual abuse content.
Patrick Sawer, The Telegraph, 15th July 2023
Ellie Taylor: 'Some comics buy vodka if they've had a bad gig. I buy cereal and pints of milk'
The actor and host of Bake Off: The Professionals talks about her love of soggy bottoms, what she ate while on Strictly and her favourite Nando's.
Tim Lewis, The Guardian, 15th July 2023
EdFringe Talk: Tartan Tabletop in a Dungeons & Dragons Comedy: The Never-Ending Quest (Ends Aug 27th)
"The show is different every night, meaning that I, as the Dungeon Master, essentially have to write 25 shows rather than just one."
Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 15th July 2023
EdFringe Talk: Magic for Animals
"I'm never as happy as I am onstage and that I love to be around other performers and creative people."
Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 15th July 2023
EdFringe Talk: Rizal Van Geyzel: Arrested
"Freedom of speech is fragile in Malaysia."
Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 15th July 2023
EdFringe Talk: Juliette Burton: No Brainer
"Every show, every set is a lesson waiting to be learned. The biggest lesson I've learned is to say 'fuck it'."
Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 15th July 2023
Funny At The Fringe - interview - Grace Jarvis: This Is the Last Goldfish That I Am Going to Eat for You
"It's a debut hour of stand-up comedy about all the things I did to try and make friends before I was diagnosed with autism in my early twenties, being the child of three generations of military veterans and the impossible nature of blending in when you just keep fucking up."
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 15th July 2023TV & radio
10am30 min
You're Dead To Me
Series 7, Episode 4 - The History Of TimekeepingGreg Jenner is joined by Dr David Rooney and Desiree Burch at the literal beginning of time to explore the history of timekeeping.
7:15pm45 min
The Infinite Monkey Cage
Series 27, Episode 4 - The Magic Of MushroomsProf. Brian Cox and Robin Ince find out about the secret world of fungi, hidden beneath our feet. They are joined by biologist Merlin Sheldrake, mycologist Katie Field and comedian Phil Wang.