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EdFringe Talk: Benjamin Alborough: Absolute Monopoly
"2024 will be the year of Age of Empires II: The Conquerors Expansion (you can play as the Aztecs)."
Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 24th July 2023EdFringe Talk: The Dreams of You: A Volunteer Sleep Study
"We also learned which of us could talk their way onto Noah's Ark as the third giraffe after spending so much time pitching our show."
Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 24th July 2023EdFringe Talk: Charlie Vero-Martin: Picnic
"After the pandemic I wanted to make a big, fun, silly sketch show full of characters and puppets and joy - so I did!"
Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 24th July 2023
Dreaming Whilst Black: a satirical comedy so lifelike it practically wrote itself
The hit web comedy has become a series on BBC Three. It's not a documentary, but it might as well be, its creator and his co-star tell Nicole Vassell.
Nicole Vassell, The Independent, 24th July 2023Gabby Killick: Conversations With My Agent
I spoke to Gaby to find out more about this year's show, her relationship with Edinburgh, and what keeps drawing her back to edfringe.
Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 24th July 2023
Morwenna Banks's advice to comedy writing graduates as she gets an honorary fellowship
"Stay one step ahead of AI. Our livelihoods depend on us being human."
Chortle, 24th July 2023
Dreaming Whilst Black review
Comedy so good, you want to savour it.
Morgan Cormack, Radio Times, 24th July 2023Dane Baptiste: 'My body likes to cleanse itself before telling dirty jokes'
The comedian on getting old, festival toilets and British stand-ups' failure to talk about inequality.
Liam Pape, The Guardian, 24th July 2023
Brendan O'Carroll confirms he turned down I'm A Celebrity appearance - despite huge fee
"I said, 'You do know I'm fing 67? The last time I crawled through mud I was five years old. So f off!'"
Mary Gallagher, The Sun, 24th July 2023Funny At The Fringe - interview - Amy Matthews: I Feel Like I'm Made of Spiders
On one hand, it's a show about how the nature of temporariness means that we disconnect from people, place and self to protect ourselves from pain. On the other hand, it's about the joy and boundless humour found in the act of rebuilding and reconnecting. On another (additional) hand, (I think I'm allowed an extra hand if I feel like I'm made of something with 8 legs), it's a show about hieroglyphics, silent discos, kids at weddings and Henry VIII.
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 24th July 2023Not Your Usual Picks
The festivals are all about the unexpected, so we've teamed up with Glayva to recommend shows that are #NotYourUsual.
Fest Mag, 24th July 2023Interview: Best of So You Think You're Funny?
Jack Skipper, Joshua Bethania and Pravanya Pillay - top finalists from the renowned So You Think You're Funny? competition in 2022 - share their comedy journeys as they return to the Gilded Balloon.
Ben Venables, Fest Mag, 24th July 2023Exploring Trauma as Art
The performers behind Lie Low, Sad-Vents and Summer Camp for Broken People discuss mining trauma for art and connection.
Kirstyn Smith, Fest Mag, 24th July 2023Paul Sinha: In His Own Words
As he brings his twelfth show to The Stand, Paul Sinha talks about being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and taking risks in his comedy career.
Ben Venables, Fest Mag, 24th July 2023
BBC's Dreaming Whilst Black isn't a comedy about black excellence - but thriving in spite of it
In Dreaming Whilst Black, there really aren't any "safe" career choices for any Black person "working out of Babylon."
L'Oréal Blackett, Refinery 29, 24th July 2023
Dreaming Whilst Black star: 'There's a misconception the show is about race'
Dreaming Whilst Black creator and leading actor Adjani Salmon sat down to chat exclusively about the new series with RadioTimes.com.
Morgan Cormack, Radio Times, 24th July 2023
Myra Dubois at Latitude 2023 review
She's billing herself as the 'Empress of Empathy', but reinventing herself as a mindfulness guru has done nothing to soften Myra Dubois's cruel, acerbic wit.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 24th July 2023
How one comedian is trying to take the pressure off new acts
Stand-up Carl Carzana says he's on a mission to make comedy nights 'nice' - by reinventing the circuit's brutal roast battles and gong shows.
Chortle, 24th July 2023The Kinsey Sicks interview
"It's been six years since The Kinsey Sicks have descended upon Edinburgh - and a rather uneventful six years at that, no?!"
Caroline Whitham, Edinburgh Festivals, 24th July 2023
The Noise Next Door - Winging It, Brighton Open Air Theatre (BOAT) review
The Noise Next Door does what they do very well, very professionally, and it's a very enjoyable show as a result.
Lela Tredwell, The Reviews Hub, 24th July 2023
Adjani Salmon interview
What Adjani Salmon's Dreaming Whilst Black teaches us about microaggressions - and what people in the real world are doing to prevent them.
Sabrina Fearon-Melville, BBC, 24th July 2023
Dreaming Whilst Black is a refreshingly nimble take on the black British experience
Adjani Salmon's debut series confidently balances serious points about discrimination, health inequality and history with humour and heart .
Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 24th July 2023Glenn Moore's Edinburgh Fringe binge, cringe and whinge...
He kicks off this year's season of Edinburgh Binge, Cringe and Whinge features, sharing what he can't get enough of at the festival, his most embarrassing story, and what most irritates him about the month. Aside from the cost of accommodation, obviously.
Chortle, 24th July 2023Edinburgh Festival 2023: the best theatre and comedy to book
Our critics pick 20 of the must-see shows for those travelling north of the border for the world's biggest this summer.
Bruce Dessau & Tim Bano, Evening Standard, 24th July 2023
Romesh Ranganathan at Latitude 2023 review
Latitude's comedy arena is big - but some comedians are bigger. If the tent had rafters it would have been packed to them for Romesh Ranganathan's closing set on Sunday.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 24th July 2023Bridget Christie on her TV breakthrough and her return to the Edinburgh Fringe
Bridget Christie has united generations of fans with new TV comedy The Change, but live comedy remains her first love, writes Jay Richardson.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 24th July 2023Funny At The Fringe - interview - Katy Berry: Diamond Goddess Crystal Pussy
"I wanted a show that did two things. First, I wanted it to combine all my talents. I've been doing musical improv for a decade; singing, rapping, coming up with jokes on the fly, talking to audience members. I'm also a writer. I wanted to smash all of these elements together in one big buffet of 'look what I can do!' Not just a regular comedy show, but a big mixed bag of tricks that melded all of my flavors together without losing the elements of a satisfying narrative."
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 24th July 2023Theatre At The Fringe - interview - Macbeth by the Sea
"The Macbeths murder the king. Banquo's spirit disrupts a celebration. Worried that hallucinations will thwart their reign, Lady Macbeth orders a relaxing weekend at a resort. While skewering the bard, the play explores the themes of nepotism versus raw ambition and the merits of couples massages, karaoke, and Bon Jovi."
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 24th July 2023Edinburgh Fringe Blog: Public - The Musical co-writer on a show with 'compassion at its heart'
"This isn't a show to point fingers, but to open up the dialogue".
Natalie Stroud, What's On Stage, 24th July 2023#SNAPCHATZ Episode 43: Exploring relationships and identities at #EdFringe 2023
Today'' #SNAPCHATZ spotlights #EdFringe 2023 acts Silly Little Things, Them, and Wild Onion, each unravelling relationships and identities in their unique narratives. Expect soul-searching female friendships, challenged perspectives on masculinity, and the joys and trials of forming chosen families, all contributing to a deep exploration of our identities.
WJ Quinn, The Quintessential Review, 24th July 2023# SNAPCHATZ Episode 44: Jovial journeys subverting traditions with humour
In this vibrant episode of #SNAPCHATZ, we journey with Dance HQ's Gallus Stooshie's Cool Ceilidh, Charlie Lewin's Cockatiel, and Abigail Paul's Involuntary Momslaughter, as they infuse humor into our traditional narratives, beautifully subverting traditions with humour at #EdFringe 2023.
WJ Quinn, The Quintessential Review, 24th July 2023#EdFringe 2023: Luke Wright talks his Silver Jubilee
Luke Wright is a rather rare creature, a poet who has transcended the circuit which winds betwixt literary festivals and small urban theatres, and into popular culture.
WJ Quinn, The Quintessential Review, 24th July 2023Edinburgh Fringe Q&A - Rhiannon Shaw
"It felt like it was now or never to just get over myself and do it".
Ross Crae, The Sunday Post, 24th July 2023Anna Lou Larkin on Le Wine Club
Popular Glaswegian cabaret performer Anna Lou Larkin takes the role of sommelier as she brings her solo show, Le Wine Club, to Edinburgh for a mid-afternoon wine tasting paired with a murder mystery.
Tom Bailey, Theatre Bubble, 24th July 2023A GP, a comedian and a Chaser - we catch up with Paul Sinha
He trained as a GP before moving into comedy but during a visit to the ITV News West Country studio said he will always see himself as a "a quizzer first and foremost".
ITV, 24th July 2023Meet the Jewish pair bringing a touch of the wild to Edinburgh Fringe
Michael Kandel and Charlie Sosnick are bringing their unique show to the UK for the first time.
Hannah Gillott, The Jewish Chronicle, 24th July 2023
Tom Mayhew. GM Fringe 2023
There's something a little special about an Edinburgh preview. Sure elements might not make it through to the final product. Things will change, become more refined. But a preview - there's something sort of intimate about it - you see the comedian at work, where things have come from, and there are often those off the cuff moments and comments that won't make it through to the final show. You see something a little more of the performer.
Charlie Hoosen-Sykes, Canal St Online, 24th July 2023
Dreaming Whilst Black review
This BAFTA-winning show is ripping up the rules of comedy.
Rebecca Nicholson, The Guardian, 24th July 2023
Ali G wouldn't get on TV now, says Channel 4 chief
Changes to broadcasting rules mean it has become much tougher to make prank shows such as Ali G and Brass Eye, a Channel 4 executive has said on the eve of a new "mischief making" spoof about human-derived meat.
Alex Farber & Ben Dowell, The Times, 24th July 2023Theatre At The Fringe - interview - Nobody's Talking About Jamie
"It's a show about platonic love, heartbreak, and the wilderness years of my twenties! It's very funny. I promise."
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 24th July 2023Funny At The Fringe - interview - Larry Owens Live
"I'm presenting a stand up comedy hour with original music that spans genre. And a few characters. Oprah. Ever heard oh her?"
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 24th July 2023Interview: Bowjangles, Blasting Off with 'Dracula in Space' at EdFringe 2023
Musical Comedy Quartet Bowjangles return to EdFringe this year to take on camaraderie, misogyny, class, elitism, oh, and vampires.
Jake Mace, Binge Fringe, 24th July 2023Edinburgh 2023: Quitting Comedy Q&A
BWW catches up with Caroline Hanes and Malia Simon to chat about bringing Quitting Comedy to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 24th July 2023Edinburgh 2023: The Temp Q&A
BWW caught up with Kristina DeGiovanni and Alexandra Scordato to chat about bringing The Temp to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 24th July 2023Edinburgh 2023: Nuclear Children Q&A
BWW catches up with writer Ezra England to chat about bringing Nuclear Children to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 24th July 2023Edinburgh 2023: Zoe Coombs Marr Q&A
BWW caught up with Zoe Coombs Marr to chat about bringing The Opener to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 24th July 2023Top Five Shows for the even bigger little ones 2023!
We've picked a few from this year's offerings which look good for those slightly older children in your lives.
Edinburgh Festivals for Kids, 24th July 2023Cobin Millage interview
"I think I'm ready for the 1.5 million tourists."
Billi Cogmane, Edinburgh Festivals, 24th July 2023Edinburgh Interview: Ben Target on Lorenzo
"Lorenzo was such a fascinating person that every conversation I had with him about his storied history blew my little mind. So, with his permission, I started recording our talks and writing them up in a journal".
Greg Stewart, Theatre Weekly, 24th July 2023
You've been Gregg'd! Why Gregg Wallace served the nation a slice of spoof on Channel 4
The chef plating up human-derived meat in a mock documentary is the latest in a long and mischievous line of TV satires, says Ben Dowell.
Ben Dowell, The Times, 24th July 2023
Gregg Wallace: The British Miracle Meat review
If Black Mirror were starved of subtlety.
Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 24th July 2023
Gregg Wallace: The British Miracle Meat review
Let's leave Black Mirror to Charlie Brooker.
Emily Baker, i Newspaper, 24th July 2023
Gregg Wallace: The British Miracle Meat review
All is not what it seems in this profile of human meat factories - including toddler tartare canapes. It's a neat satire about the cost of living crisis, even if it is in no way subtle.
Lucy Mangan, The Guardian, 24th July 2023Lachlan Werner: 7 Hot Ghoul Boss Hexes from Brew The Witch
Lachlan Werner and Brew the small squishy witch are making their debut together. Lachlan is going to be sacrificed every night for a month and Brew is doing the sacrificing. And as a witch, she just knows things, so she's got a list of tips for being the ultimate Fringe ghoul boss.
LMAOnaise, 24th July 2023Lorna Rose Treen: My Talentless Nephew's Fringe Festival
Lorna Rose Treen is an extremely talented character comedian. Unfortunately the talent doesn't run in the family, because Lorna's nephew has none of it. For some reason though, he's decided to hold his own Fringe Festival at his parents' house. Here's the programme for those of you who dare to go.
LMAOnaise, 24th July 2023Elf & Duffy: What if everyone at Edinburgh Fringe mimed and gestured?
Elf and Duffy are bringing their show Heist to the Fringe. A physical show with Visual Vernacular, the show is conducted in British Sign Language and some very violent live sound foley. Duffy signs, Elf doesn't. Elf speaks, Duffy doesn't. In this piece, Duffy imagines what the Fringe would be like if everyone mimed.
LMAOnaise, 24th July 2023Kuan-wen Huang's Everything Everywhere All At Once Edinburgh Fringe
How do you make the most of everything happening at Edinburgh Fringe? It's too much for one person to handle. Kuan-wen Huang teams up with all his different multiverse selves to get the absolute best out of the fest.
LMAOnaise, 24th July 2023Videos
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6:30pm30 min
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue
Series 79, Episode 3Jack Dee is joined by guests Vicki Pepperdine, Omid Djalili, Andy Hamilton and Henning Wehn, as the antidote to panel games comes from Ipswich.
8:30pm30 min
Gregg Wallace: The British Miracle Meat
Documentary spoof investigating a new British lab-grown meat.
10pm30 min
Dreaming Whilst Black
Episode 1 - The DreamWhen Kwabena bumps into an old friend from film school who is now working at a production company, he gets the chance that he has been waiting for. Unfortunately, she fixes him a once-in-a-lifetime pitching opportunity that clashes with a career-saving presentation - forcing him to choose between going all in or giving up his dream entirely.
10:30pm30 min
Janey + Ashley Get A Real Job
Episode 2Janey Godley and Ashley Storrie don hi-vis and hard hats and head for a building site, where they mix mortar and find out just how hard it is to build a simple wall. Next up they have to get their heads around more complicated tools to connect cold and hot water pipes before they are hooked up to the live water main.
10:30pm30 min
Dreaming Whilst Black
Episode 2 - The RealityKwabena moonlights as a food delivery driver to finance his film, but feels his new job makes him beneath Vanessa, so he struggles to keep it a secret. Things start to look up when he is hired by Funmi to film her eccentric aunt's 60th birthday party, and gets an intriguing tip from an old film school friend. Amy pushes for a promotion at work, and Maurice is anxious about fatherhood.