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Shazia Mirza on entering the BBC cookery programme
'I prepared for MasterChef by burning two kitchens down'.
Chortle, 1st August 2023Edinburgh's Krystal Evans finds humour in the darkness
There's a popular formula to a lot of Edinburgh Festival Fringe stand-up shows. The comic keeps the audience happy and engaged with jokes and stories for 40 minutes and then hits them with something sad.
Ashley Davies, The National (Scotland), 1st August 2023Fringe: American comic Drew Michael prepares for debut
Drew Michael has done just about everything there is to do as a comedian.
Adam Robertson, The National (Scotland), 1st August 2023David Baddiel: What I think about when I look at women
The comedian has dealt with serious topics in his books, but could his take on the male gaze be his biggest challenge?
Andrew Billen, The Times, 1st August 2023I turned my shocking assault into an Edinburgh Fringe stand-up show
The actress and filmmaker Kiran Deol was viciously attacked on the street in Los Angeles. She tells Dominic Maxwell how she found the funny side to trauma.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 1st August 2023Liam Withnail on the Western General Hospital
As part of our performer's city guide, the stand-up gave us the lowdown on living in Edinburgh (with inflammatory bowel disease).
Liam Withnail, Fest Mag, 1st August 2023Edinburgh Fringe Q&A: Sophie Craig
The performer discusses her debut play I Love You, Now What? A heartwarming and raw look about grief and love's place within it.
Fest Mag, 1st August 2023Interview: Obehi Janice
The multi-hyphenate of stage and screen discusses going toe-to-toe with Casanova, love languages and redefining history.
Deborah Chu, Fest Mag, 1st August 2023Fringe in 5 - Andy Manjuck & Dorothy James
Amy chats to Andy Manjuck & Dorothy James, the writers of Bill's 44th.
Amy Rye, Lost in Theatreland, 1st August 2023Comedy at the Edinburgh Fringe
Check out the shows below and anything else that catches your fancy to set your funny bone tingling and your giggle box wobbling!
Louise Parry, LouReviews, 1st August 2023
The Crown Jewels review
This real-life audacious heist story should have an abundance of comedy riches to exploit, but instead The Crown Jewels never manages to shimmer.
Theatre Weekly, 1st August 2023
The Crown Jewels review
If you were being charitable you could say that it's an homage to Restoration theatre - a cheerful sense of bawdiness redone for a (relatively) modern audience. It doesn't feel very current though.
Tim Harding, Chortle, 1st August 2023John Hastings on the best and worst of the Edinburgh Fringe
"This year the festival may become so artistic we do comedy to no one".
Chortle, 1st August 2023Beer mats: Stuart Laws' ode to the silent protectors
We asked him to tell us about the phenomenon of beer mat flipping and exactly what beer mats mean to him.
LMAOnaise, 1st August 2023Have a Gander - Scaredy Fat
Scaredy's working the late shift at the cinema. Tonight's schedule? The horror-movie sexual awakenings of yesteryear.
Corr Blimey, 1st August 2023EdFringe Talk: Strictly Barking
"If you don't know what you're doing - find someone who does!"
Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 1st August 2023EdFringe Talk: Monski Mouse's Baby Cabaret & Baby Disco Dance Hall
"Learned and absorbed through the sponge of life."
Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 1st August 2023EdFringe Talk: Bennett Arron: Loser
"There is no point in doing something unless you are 100% happy with it."
Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 1st August 2023EdFringe Talk: If You Were to Die Tomorrow
"I've learned to trust my gut."
Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 1st August 2023EdFringe Talk: Messhead
"I wrote it because there were just not enough one woman millennial shows out there... RIGHT GUYS?"
Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 1st August 2023EdFringe Talk: Donut Dollies
"I think what makes Fringe so great is that everyone is very supportive of one another. There is so much 'out of the box' thinking and risk-taking with these shows. It's very inspiring as an artist."
Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 1st August 2023Fringe in 5 - George Zacharopoulos
Amy chats to George Zacharopoulos as he prepares to take his show Wonderland to the Fringe.
Amy Rye, Lost in Theatreland, 1st August 2023Fringe in 5 - Jamie Finn
Amy chats to Jamie Finn, creator of Nobody's Talking About Jamie.
Amy Rye, Lost in Theatreland, 1st August 2023#SNAPCHATZ Episode 59: Creative diversity at #EdFringe 2023
This #SNAPCHATZ edition presents an engaging variety of performances that blend humour, personal journeys, queer joy, and insightful poetry, reflecting the creative diversity of the Fringe.
WJ Quinn, The Quintessential Review, 1st August 2023#SNAPCHATZ Episode 60: It's the final countdown to #EdFringe 2023!
It's the final countdown to #EdFringe 2023! As we stand on the precipice of this creative explosion, our final #SNAPCHATZ spotlight celebrates four unique shows.
WJ Quinn, The Quintessential Review, 1st August 2023
Dara Ó Briain on stand-up: 'This is what I do because this is what I love'
We hear from a beloved Irish comic who is considering a dramatic U-turn in his comedy career. Maybe...
Brian Donaldson, The List, 1st August 2023Going Big: Paul Sinha on new show Pauly Bengali
TV's Paul Sinha on his new, light-hearted musical comedy Pauly Bengali, at the Edinburgh Fringe this August.
Andrew Williams, The Skinny, 1st August 2023Not Your Usual: David Callaghan on his new Fringe show
Not Your Usual is a new series from The Skinny and Glayva highlighting exciting, interesting and unusual artists from across the Scottish scene. To kick things off, we meet comedian, animator and lover of miniatures, David Callaghan.
Peter Simpson, The Skinny, 1st August 2023Life according to... Jack Docherty
"I fell in love with a girl and David Bowie on the same day"
Murray Scougall, The Sunday Post, 1st August 2023Saskia Solomons on Fool's Gold @ ZOO Playground, Ed Fringe
Saskia Solomons is a physical clown, storyteller and 'social explorer'.
Tom Bailey, Theatre Bubble, 1st August 202350 Unmissable Shows at Edinburgh Fringe 2023
We're back at the Edinburgh Fringe - for real this time!
Rupert & Stuart, To Do List, 1st August 2023Michelle Brasier's Edinburgh Fringe show in doubt after comedian's luggage goes missing
The Aussie star, who features on Netflix and ABC shows, is scheduled to perform at Gilded Balloon - but her bags are still unaccounted for three days after arriving in the Capital.
Neil Johnstone, Edinburgh Evening News, 1st August 2023Viggo Venn: 'I made £10 a gig. But look at me now. New pants!'
The Norwegian clown, whose hi-vis strip show won BGT and took over TikTok, is bringing his silliness to a yurt in Edinburgh. 'Something bigger than me is happening,' he says. 'It's out of my control'.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 1st August 2023Fiona Allen: On The Run
On The Run is about a woman finding herself.
Claire Smith, Entertainment Now, 1st August 2023Isabelle Farah offers a field guide to the Fringe cliques
The I-Spy guide to Edinburgh's tribes.
Isabelle Farah, Chortle, 1st August 2023Have a Gander - Nuclear Children
Following the death of her father Isla is struggling to cope; plagued with intrusive thoughts and her deteriorating mental health, she runs away to university in the hope of staying sane.
Corr Blimey, 1st August 2023Twonkey: Custard Chaos
"It's a collection of my best bits pooled from ten solo shows plus material from my cancelled show Twonkey's Custard Club, which did not happen because of Covid."
Entertainment Now, 1st August 2023All the Fun of the Fringe
All the best shows for families and children.
Alan Shaw, Entertainment Now, 1st August 2023
Kickstarter for graphic novel adaptation of Good Omens goes live
The official graphic novel adaptation of Neil Gaiman's and Terry Pratchett's novel Goods Omens has launched via Kickstarter and will be published by Dunmanifestin, the publishing branch of the Terry Pratchett Estate.
Katie Fraser, The Bookseller, 1st August 2023Fringe in 5 - Jae West
Amy chats to Jae West as they prepare to star in two shows at the Fringe, which they also created!
Amy Rye, Lost in Theatreland, 1st August 2023Reuben Kaye: 'Drag is about tearing down what no longer works'
Reuben Kaye has been in the eye of a media storm this year, facing religious outrage and death threats. The self-described 'actress, model and award-winning cry for help' defiantly tells us that he's not taking it lying down.
Becca Inglis, The List, 1st August 2023Ashley Blaker picks his comedy favourties
"I wish Benny Hill received the credit he deserves."
Chortle, 1st August 2023Fringe in 5 - Benjamin Alborough
Amy chats to Benjamin Alborough as he prepares for his show Absolute Monopoly which is on at this year's Fringe.
Amy Rye, Lost in Theatreland, 1st August 2023Interview: Bishops, Making a Good First Impression at EdFringe 2023
We sat down for a pixelated pint with the pair to get to know what makes a good first impression to them, how they went about trying to put that across on stage, and how they aim to leave a rather more lasting impression on the audience.
Jake Mace, Binge Fringe, 1st August 2023Robin Tran on her Fringe debut
Robin Tran describes herself as an agoraphobic introvert.
James Walker, The National (Scotland), 1st August 2023
UK vs US comedy: A lesson in quality over quantity
It essentially comes down to the fact that UK comedy shows often run for just a few seasons, packed to the rafters with quality and hidden moments that only reveal themselves after several viewings. By contrast, US comedy shows often go on for several seasons, mostly overstaying their welcome and having audiences become tired of their tropes and characters.
Thomas Leatham, Far Out, 1st August 2023Ricky Sim interview
In preparation for the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Emmie chats with Ricky Sim about their piece An Asian Queer Story: Coming Out To Dead People.
Theatre & Tonic, 1st August 2023An Interview with Annabel Marlow
Recently, I had the opportunity to speak with Annabel Marlow about her solo show coming to the Edinburgh Fringe.
Little Lark of London, 1st August 2023Podcasts
TV & radio
11:30am30 min
The Balsall Heath Bohemians
Stewart Lee uncovers the pioneers of surrealism subverting reality in Birmingham's suburbs.
8pm30 min
Michael Crawford And Michele Dotrice Remember... Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em
Stars Michael Crawford and Michele Dotrice reflect on hit sitcom Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em.