BCG Daily Saturday 5th August 2023
FYI
Fringe
Press clippings
Edinburgh Fringe Rarely Asked Questions - Matt Price
Cornish comedian Matt Price brings his new show As Seen on CCTV to Just The Tonic - Spare Room.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 5th August 2023Hollywood writers' strike means stars head to Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Liz Patrick, the director of Saturday Night Live, and Matt Goldich, a writer for Late Night With Seth Meyers, have found themselves with time on their hands.
Constance Kampfner, The Times, 5th August 2023Here Come The Yanks
In August 2023 there will be so many American comedians in Edinburgh, Scotland's capital could qualify as the unofficial 51st state of the United States.
Teddy Jamieson, Entertainment Now, 5th August 2023Interview - Jo Caulfield
Jo Caulfield is best known as one of the UK's most respected stand-up comedians - a Fringe stalwart who loved Edinburgh so much she moved there.
Alistair Braidwood, Snack Magazine, 5th August 2023Edinburgh Fringe Q&A - Helen Bauer
"I truly believe my destiny is to be a Disney princess".
Ross Crae, The Sunday Post, 5th August 2023Edinburgh Fringe Q&A - Gillian Cosgriff
"I love this beautiful, damp, magical city".
Ross Crae, The Sunday Post, 5th August 2023Edinburgh Fringe Q&As - Max & Ivan
"We have very big, very silly plans for the future".
Ross Crae, The Sunday Post, 5th August 2023Crizards: This Means War interview
Will Rowland and Eddy Hare began performing sketch comedy together as Crizards in 2016 in order to enter the Leicester Square Theatre Sketch Off competition.
Chris Cooke, ThreeWeeks, 5th August 2023Spring Day: How I Left A Christian Cult
"I am a huge fan of camp, which is always best done unintentionally."
Entertainment Now, 5th August 2023
Stewart Lee and Bridget Christie have split
Stewart Lee last night confirmed that his marriage to Bridget Christie is over. The comedians - who tied the knot 17 years ago - have been living apart for almost two years, he disclosed.
Chortle, 5th August 2023Nathan Cassidy has to perform by phone light after tech fails
Talk about irony. Midway through a stand-up show called Amnesia last night, all the lights went out.
Chortle, 5th August 2023Can we increase access to the Fringe without making costs rise too?
We asked Edinburgh comedians about the supply-and-demand pressures.
Chortle, 5th August 2023Edinburgh festival fringe acts outraged by censorship of 'provocative' posters
Performers and producers say arts are being 'sanitised' amid more sensitive attitudes towards swearing and sexual politics.
Vanessa Thorpe, The Guardian, 5th August 2023'I almost died. Just kidding! I only broke my leg': comedians share their Edinburgh fringe horror stories
'I almost died. Just kidding! I only broke my leg': comedians share their Edinburgh fringe horror stories. The fringe can take its toll, but it's all good material, right? Whether it's pukey kisses, sleeping through a gig, or politician-induced paranoia, Ed Byrne, Paul Sinha, Olga Koch et al have lived to tell the tale. Plus! Ten shows to see this year.
The Guardian, 5th August 2023Juliette Burton on the best and worst of the festival
"I've no embarrassing Fringe memories... it's a playground free from shame".
Chortle, 5th August 2023Mamoun Elagab shares his comedy favourites
'Most stand-ups do their best work when they're young'
Chortle, 5th August 2023Jonny Pelham interview
Things were going brilliantly for Bradford-born stand-up Jonny Pelham.
Claire Smith, Entertainment Now, 5th August 2023Man arrested for firearms offences at Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Officers in Edinburgh working on the Project Servator team made the arrest on the first day of festival.
Kaitlin Easton, Daily Record, 5th August 2023The show must go on - even if there's no one in the audience
It's the first Saturday of the Fringe and my show tonight at The Stand's New Town Theatre is well on the way to selling out. It's always nice to get the first weekend off to a good start. Sadly that is not the case for every comedian.
Vladimir McTavish, Edinburgh Evening News, 5th August 2023
String V Spitta - Soho Theatre, London review
With balloons, magic tricks and fancy-dress, this is perfect for a festival crowd after a few drinks.
Miriam Sallon, The Reviews Hub, 5th August 2023Darren Harriott: In that first week a lot of comics lose their minds
Many stand-ups would baulk at the idea of a lengthy run at the legendary festival but not the Black Country comic.
Alan Shaw, Entertainment Now, 5th August 2023Alison Steadman and Larry Lamb interview
The Gavin & Stacey duo are on embarking on a Billericay to Barry road trip - and have a guilty secret to share.
Helen Brown, The Telegraph, 5th August 2023Videos
Online
TV & radio
10am30 min
You're Dead To Me
Series 7, Episode 7 - Nell GwynWe're travelling back to 17th century England with one of the first actresses in comedy and a mistress to King Charles II, Nell Gwyn.
3pm60 min
Behind Beyond The Fringe
Four young men are brought together to stage a late night revue for the Edinburgh Festival; Beyond The Fringe is born & comedy will never be the same again.
7:15pm30 min
The Infinite Monkey Cage
Series 27, Episode 7 - Cosmic DustProf. Brian Cox and Robin Ince find out about dust that is raining down on Earth from space. They are joined by planetary scientists Matthew Genge and Penny Wozniakiewicz and comedian Alan Davies.