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Is the sitcom dead? Not Going Out's Lee Mack and TV comedy bosses weigh in
They're expensive, risky and tricky to write, but if you get them right, there's a big audience wanting a laugh.
Stephen Armstrong, Radio Times, 2nd July 2024
How viral "crowd work" clips are remaking stand-up for the social media age
More and more comedians are uploading their improvised encounters with audience members. But do these interactions detract from the craft of stand-up?
Isobel Lewis, The Guardian, 2nd July 2024
Financial regrets? Lucy Porter's had a few
"I remember having huge arguments about the way that I spent my money as a kid, and it set the pattern for my life, really, which was my mum saying, you don't need that, you shouldn't buy that. And I have a terrible sweet tooth."
Claer Barrett, The Financial Times, 2nd July 2024
On the Mic Picks: Liam Farrelly
Starting stand up at 17, Liam has enjoyed a very rapid rise through the comedy ranks and has proved himself to be a brilliant storyteller.
On The Mic, 2nd July 2024
Funny At The Fringe - Caroline McEvoy: Glass Child
"It's a stand-up comedy show about growing up with a brother who has autism. Also, some observational bits and witchy stuff."
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 2nd July 2024
Top Five Fringe Shows for the even littler little ones 2024
A look at some of the best kids shows at the festival.
Edinburgh Festivals for Kids, 2nd July 2024
EdFringe Talk: ShakeItUp: The Improvised Shakespeare Show
"Edinburgh really is the best melting pot of creativity in the world! As a punter, Edinburgh is the live performance equivalent of Netflix: so much choice that it can feel impossible to know where to start!"
Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 2nd July 2024
EdFringe Talk: Sam Lake: Esméralda
"I can't tell you how much easier it makes doing the fringe when you can do your show and go back to your own home where all your stuff and husband usually is."
Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 2nd July 2024
Comedy Arcade announces its first Fringe guests
Those taking part this year include Mark Watson, The Chase's Jenny Ryan, Andrew O'Neill, Mitch Benn, Mark Nelson, Lorna Rose Treen, Ada Campe, Thom Tuck, Rich Wilson and James Barr.
Chortle, 2nd July 2024
How the cost of living crisis is impacting the Edinburgh Fringe
A view from Dylan Emery: actor, director, producer and... financial journalist?
Dylan Emery, Chortle, 2nd July 2024
Fringe Quickies: 68 - Andrew Doherty: Gay Witch Sex Cult
"My show ends with me covered in blood, so I have to do lots of washing, which means wearing wet clothes."
WJ Quinn, The Quintessential Review, 2nd July 2024
Edinburgh Fringe 2024: Unmissable Acts and Shows
One of the great joys of the Edinburgh Fringe is the return of great artists and wonderful shows. It's a chance to catch fabulous talents you've missed before or to see performers you love rustle up something new. In no particular order, here's a list of acts theQR loves heading back to Edinburgh this year.
WJ Quinn, The Quintessential Review, 2nd July 2024
Love all! Wimbledon, the delightfully predictable tennis romcom at 20
Starring Paul Bettany, Kirsten Dunst and two Sugababes songs, Wimbledon shows the potential for love to transform a middling underdog into a champion.
Tara Kenny, The Guardian, 2nd July 2024
Johnny Vegas on the wild pub that launched his career
From performing in a bin to arm-wrestling rivals, the stand-up cut his teeth at a Nottingham pub's chaotic Just the Tonic nights. As the thriving comedy club chain it grew into turns 30, he remembers really letting rip
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 2nd July 2024
Is it the critics who are cancelling Douglas Is Cancelled?
Predictably enough, the summer's most divisive (so far) television drama is about a subject which is in itself endlessly divisive.
Barry Didcock, The Herald, 2nd July 2024
Funny At The Fringe - Juliette Burton: Hopepunk
"It's a celebration (and challenge?) of hope."
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 2nd July 2024
Ross Noble takes swipe at "great value" easyJet after nightmare flight saw emergency hatch allegedly fall on him
Ross Noble has taken a cheeky swipe at easyJet after an emergency hatch allegedly fell on him during a flight, leaving him covered in water.
Isla Storie, Deadline News, 2nd July 2024
Fringe Quickies: 71 - Sam Lake: Esméralda
"Well, my venue refused to let me release live bees."
WJ Quinn, The Quintessential Review, 2nd July 2024
Funny At The Fringe - Mark Bittlestone: I Need a Straight Guy*
"Gay jokes for straight people" is how I'd market myself.
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 2nd July 2024
Alien-mad pop icon Kim Wilde is backing Britain's sanest candidate Count Binface
The UFO-loving 1980s singing sensation has shown her support for Britain's sanest candidate, Count Binface, especially because of his extra terrestrial origins.
Aaron Tinney, Daily Star, 2nd July 2024
Interview with Phil Henderson
Edinburgh Fringe is the largest and busiest Fringe Festival. In the run-up to this year's, I have spoken to Phil Henderson about his upcoming show Space Cowboy.
Theatre, Films and Art reviews, 2nd July 2024Richard Gadd poised to bag huge new Netflix deal
Netflix wants to keep Baby Reindeer creator Richard Gadd - with a near-£1million offer for new shows.
The Sun, 2nd July 2024Harriet Kemsley interview
Ridiculous things always happen to Harriet, but this year it's out of control.
The New Current, 2nd July 2024Videos
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Munya Chawawa's Election Doom Scroll
Episode 3Munya looks into the phones of the other party leaders: Ed Davey, Carla Denyer and Adrian Ramsey, John Swinney, Rhun ap Iowerth and Nigel Farage.
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