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Ed Byrne delays show start time so people can vote
Ed Byrne was due on stage at Middlesbrough Town Hall at 19:30 BST on Thursday as part of a nationwide tour. But his performance of Tragedy Plus Time will now begin half an hour later.
BBC, 3rd July 2024
Count Binface vs. British politics: the comedy candidates
As Britain awaits its next Prime Minister, fringe candidates like Count Binface add humor to the election. Representing the Recyclons and challenging Rishi Sunak, Count Binface, played by comedian Jonathan Harvey, mixes satire with serious messages about democracy. This British tradition highlights the eccentricity of UK elections.
Devdiscourse, 3rd July 2024
Count Binface: 'The British people will be watching you, Keir Starmer'
The intergalactic space warrior is hoping to draw attention to British democracy itself by running against Rishi Sunak.
Jon Harvey as Count Binface, The Big Issue, 3rd July 2024
EdFringe Talk: Bluffing Your Way in Ballet
"Our producer Alex, an ex-professional ballerina wants to pass her knowledge and experiences, which are her heritage, on to younger people."
Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 3rd July 2024
EdFringe Talk: Light
"I'm old, I'm Irish, I'm a pensioner, I worked in the Civil Service. I'm going to use wahtever I can to find things in common to drag the audiences in."
Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 3rd July 2024
EdFringe Talk: Ruby Carr: eBae
"I also shared an hour show with my dad! We did a comedy show about AI and growing up."
Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 3rd July 2024
EdFringe Talk: Stephanie Laing: Rudder
"I've had really tough fringes where I didn't rest enough and mostly ate waffles and nutella, and it just wasn't sustainable for a full month."
Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 3rd July 2024
Comedy trio Sheeps on the freedom of Edinburgh fringe
The cult heroes are back with their 'best sketches ever'. After success with Ladhood, Stath Lets Flats and Parlement, are they still hoping for that elusive Sheeps TV series?
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 3rd July 2024On the Mic Picks: Elvis McGonagall
The Scottish poet, stand up comedian and broadcaster attacks the establishment with comedy and verse. Well worth a watch, and a listen.
On The Mic, 3rd July 2024Funny At The Fringe - Liam Farrelly: Flipbook
"It's a show about me becoming a dad at 21, which is old for Glasgow."
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 3rd July 2024Juliet Cowan's Triumphant Return to Stand-Up Comedy
We explore the motivations, creative process, and aspirations behind Juliet Cowan's bold return to the comedy stage.
Pow! Showbiz, 3rd July 2024In Conversation With Sarah-Louise Young
We caught up with Sarah-Louise Young to find out more about the spellbinding cabaret show...
Tabitha James, A Young(ish) Perspective, 3rd July 2024EdFringe Talk: Josephine Lacey: Autism Mama
"Being at the Edfringe means that I get to live and breathe comedy all day long."
Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 3rd July 2024Fringe Quickies: 72 - Ben Miller: Volcano
"Edinburgh has an extinct volcano, Arthur's Seat. I'm hoping my show will generate enough laughter to split open the crust of the earth and bring this volcano back to life."
WJ Quinn, The Quintessential Review, 3rd July 2024Fringe: I feel sick to the stomach over bin strike threat
Edinburgh businesses have said the city cannot cope with another summer of strikes by bin collectors like the one which left rubbish piled on the streets two years ago.
Angie Brown, BBC, 3rd July 2024
Fringe Quickies: 73 - American Two in One Comics
'I think audiences will leave the show thinking, "those nerds were funny and maybe guys with gay dads can still be very masculine!"'
WJ Quinn, The Quintessential Review, 3rd July 2024
Fringe Quickies: 74 - PALS
"It's not a subject as such, but PALS is definitely the play version of the Duke of Edinburgh Award."
WJ Quinn, The Quintessential Review, 3rd July 2024
Rishi Sunak's Doing A Musical! review
Review of a hastily-written topical satire.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 3rd July 2024
Howzat! Andy Zaltzman clean bowls them with his cricketing stats
News Quiz host Andy Zaltzman knows it all when it comes to the quintessential English sport.
Simon Rocker, The Jewish Chronicle, 3rd July 2024
Funny At The Fringe - Laura Davis: Albatross
"Albatross feels like my first Scottish show since I moved here. It's about numbness and connection."
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 3rd July 2024
Fringe Quickies: 75 - Jeans and a nice top
"I am like that girl you become best friends with in the toilets on a night out."
WJ Quinn, The Quintessential Review, 3rd July 2024
Fringe Quickies: 76 - Ellie MacPherson: Babe Lincoln
How will the audience remember you the morning after? "Hopefully like Lincoln, gone too soon."
WJ Quinn, The Quintessential Review, 3rd July 2024
Funny At The Fringe - NewsRevue
"I think Newsrevue is more important than it's ever been because we need satire".
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 3rd July 2024
Ed Gamble: Hot Diggity Dog review
"I vape. That's all you need to know."
Little Lark of London, 3rd July 2024
Ringing The Doorbell: Interview with Martin Angolo
The award winning Martin Angolo chats to Katerina Partolina Schwartz about his debut Edinburgh Fringe show, Idiot Wind, delving into the truths surrounding cancel culture and his approach to comedy.
Katerina Partolina Schwartz, Broadway Baby, 3rd July 2024
Felt Nowt: History of North East comedy - artefacts wanted
North-East comedy collective Felt Nowt are asking people to rummage in their attics for artefacts from the history of North East comedy to go on display as part of an exhibition of the region's comedic heritage.
Narc Magazine, 3rd July 2024
Rishi Sunak's Doing A Musical! review
Rishi Sunak's Doing A Musical is a great addition to the off-West End scene, which I think would do exceptionally well on a longer run.
Bronagh, Theatre & Tonic, 3rd July 2024
Fringe Quickies: 77 - AL! The Weird Tribute (And How Daniel Radcliffe Got Mixed Up In This Nonsense)
"I pick up an accordion, I almost play it, I put it down again... and I repeat."
WJ Quinn, The Quintessential Review, 3rd July 2024
Harold Snoad obituary: BBC stalwart who directed classic comedies
Snoad's credits ranged from having been a call boy on Hancock's Half Hour to directing Dad's Army. His CV also included directing Are You Being Served? and Derek Nimmo in Oh Brother! and he spent eight years coaxing the best out of the notoriously neurotic Dick Emery.
The Times, 3rd July 2024
Rob Brydon: James Corden gets a lot of stick but I like him
The comedian and actor on his teenage fear of rejection, being the butt of his family's jokes and recording a birthday message as Uncle Bryn for Margot Robbie.
Georgina Roberts, The Times, 3rd July 2024The Muslims Are Coming review
Politics, heritage, class, faith and Will Smith all play a part in this multi-act rollercoaster.
Jay Richardson, The List, 3rd July 2024Videos
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