BCG Daily Sunday 6th August 2023
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'You absolutely can't make money': can the Edinburgh Fringe survive?
The world's biggest arts festival is back this month, at a time when discussions about the cost of taking a show to the Fringe have never been louder. Isobel Lewis speaks to performers, producers, food stall owners and community organisers about the problems facing the festival and whether it can be saved
Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 6th August 2023
Stephen Fry: 'I fell for a boy and was never the same again'
The star recalls falling in love for the first time, ignoring his mother's advice and the day he met Hollywood great James Stewart.
Jake Helm, The Sunday Times, 6th August 2023Michael Fry, Peter Flanagan, Alison Spittle and the Irish acts coming for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
A new generation of comedians are warning that social media and costs have changed the famous festival, says Lauren Murphy.
Lauren Murphy, The Sunday Times, 6th August 2023Have a Gander - Dirty Words
Exploring the filth, fun and aftertaste of our everyday interactions.
Corr Blimey, 6th August 2023Sam See: I Was Asked by the Government to talk about Sex
During the pandemic in Singapore, I was asked by my government to teach public educational panels about love and sex. My show is basically a report of everything we learned, we've got love languages, a virginity guessing game, and if you can believe it, a love story at the core of everything.
Entertainment Now, 6th August 2023I challenge any Edinburgh Festival Fringe comedian to make me properly laugh, not just snigger
If they can do it, I'll donate triple the ticket price. Or, if the show is pay-what-you-want, I might even put three 50ps in the bucket. The catch is that I'm not asking for a 'huh', 'hee-hee', snort, or even a simple 'ha'. I don't want their jokes and observations to provoke a wry nod. I need to reach the full ROFL. I'm talking the crying, snottering, can't breathe, shaking, stop-I've-got-a-stitch sort of sensation that I used to experience on a regular basis. It's become rather elusive.
Gaby Soutar, The Scotsman, 6th August 2023Edinburgh Fringe act accused of being 'chancer' amid claims about similar move in 2022
Just days after Georgie Grier denied her post was a publicity stunt, a similar post emerged from last year, with some claiming she is a "chancer".
Kevin Duguid, The Sun, 6th August 2023Edinburgh Fringe Rarely Asked Questions - Nick Pupo
You know the saying "curiosity killed the cat"? Well, what if instead of curiosity killing the cat, it got the cat addicted to heroin? And it lived! That's Nick Pupo - a cat that was addicted to heroin.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 6th August 2023What do you think about comedy awards?
For a while it looked as if the Edinburgh Comedy Awards might not happen this year. Would it have mattered?
Chortle, 6th August 2023Phil Ellis on the highs, lows, and near-death experiences of Edinburgh
'I almost hanged myself at Chortle's Fast Fringe'
Chortle, 6th August 2023American comic Isabel Klein gets an introduction to Tommy Cooper
He brought true magic to the stage, making people believe in the impossible. As a person who is also described by friends as an original eccentric, I hope to bring a little magic to Edinburgh as well.
Isabel Klein, Chortle, 6th August 2023Cosy crime dramas are killer tickets at the Edinburgh fringe
Musical whodunnits and political backstabbing dominate the escapist agenda this year.
Vanessa Thorpe, The Observer, 6th August 2023
Live review: Brian Butterfield
I was wondering if I was alone in adoring this but the audience made it very clear that they were as well, with everyone giving Peter / Brian a standing ovation at the end.
Alex Finch, Comedy To Watch, 6th August 2023Milo Edwards picks his comedy favourites
"The weirdest sketch show I've ever seen".
Chortle, 6th August 2023Paul Currie: Laughter and Joy
"Schtoom is my tenth show at the fringe, and it's my first show where I don't speak."
Entertainment Now, 6th August 2023Robyn Hunter: The Adventures Of Supernova De Loutherbergh
You know we love firsts here at TW Towers and there are lots to be found at the Fringe, and here's our latest find.
Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 6th August 2023MC Hammersmith Releases Debut Single 'G.I. Joe'
The latest release comes just ahead of a month long run at the Edinburgh Fringe this August with his new live show Straight Outta Brompton.
Entertainment Now, 6th August 2023
Taskmaster's Ivo Graham reveals one regret from his time on the show
"I wish that I had been less visibly stressed by some of the tasks."
George Lewis, Digital Spy, 6th August 2023Interview: Rosalie Minnitt, bringing Unhinged Character Comedy 'Clementine' to EdFringe 2023
A chat with Rosalie Minnitt.
Jake Mace, Binge Fringe, 6th August 2023Ay Up, Hitler! interview
Emmie chats with producer Hannah-Cait Harrison and playwright David McCulloch to chat more about this exciting new work.
Theatre & Tonic, 6th August 2023