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Tony Knight dies in freak accident at festival
England-born Australia-based comedian and dog trainer Tony Knight was in a festival in France when a large tree branch fell on him, killing him at the age of 54. He was due to perform at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August with his show Mad Dogs and an Englishman.
Freddy Pawle, Daily Mail, 4th July 2024
Karen Gillan: 'It's better to tell the story of Douglas Is Cancelled than not tell the story'
Douglas Is Cancelled is laced with dark humour and shot through with ambiguity. That's where the tension lies.
Adrian Lobb, The Big Issue, 4th July 2024
Why I have a nagging fear another bin strikes dispute will blight Edinburgh's festivals
No-one who was around for the second half of that festival season will want to recall the mini-mountains of rubbish which quickly began to take shape during a 12-day walk-out by striking waste and recycling workers.
Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 4th July 2024
Karen Koren: Fantastic Scottish talent on show at this year's Fringe
After a restful few weeks on a family holiday in Norway, my attention has fully turned to this year's Fringe Festival as we count down the days until we move onsite.
Karen Koren, Edinburgh Evening News, 4th July 2024
On the Mic Picks: Grace Mulvey
Stand-up comedian and improvisor, Grace Mulvey, is making her Edinburgh debut. She's won a bunch of awards in her native Ireland and looks set to make as big an impact here.
On The Mic, 4th July 2024
Funny At The Fringe - Tom Greaves: FUDGEY
"It's a brutally funny dark comedy about boarding school."
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 4th July 2024
EdFringe Talk: Mark T Cox: Paddy Daddy
"I'm so excited to come back now, fully formed and ready to go! And... with some new, very tight leather trousers."
Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 4th July 2024
EdFringe Talk: The Kids Might Die (A Tale Told By an Idiot)
"The feeling of producing a show alongside hundreds of other passionate, daring, often-somewhat-insane artists is unlike anything else I've experienced, and I cannot wait to do so in the birthplace of Fringe!"
Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 4th July 2024
Edinburgh Interview: Joe Sellman-Leava on It's The Economy, Stupid!
"We use stage magic as a kind of metaphor for money in the economy. This invisible thing that we invented that has a very real effect on the world and our own lives."
Greg Stewart, Theatre Weekly, 4th July 2024
Interview: Elaine Robertson
Ahead of two performances in the North-East, Matthew Brown talks to the Consett-born comedian whose new show explores delusion, authenticity and surreal observational humour.
Matthew Brown, Narc Magazine, 4th July 2024
Devon police slam forthcoming ITV show Piglets as 'offensive and distasteful'
An upcoming ITV series called Piglets has been slammed by the Devon and Cornwall Police Federation. There are fears that the show could lead to an increase in abuse of police officers and trainees. The comedy series is set in a fictional police training college and follows newly recruited cops. Sarah Parish and Mark Heap head the cast as Superintendents who are faced with the task of preparing the new recruits to fight crime.
Toby Codd, Devon Live, 4th July 2024Fringe Quickies: 79 - Dani Johns: Cringe
"Cringe is an interactive show with a nice sprinkling of crowd work and a little dash of audience voting, so it will be different every night!"
WJ Quinn, The Quintessential Review, 4th July 2024
We need to lobby hard for the comedy scene we love
David Elphick writes on behalf of the of the Live Comedy Association.
David Elphick, Chortle, 4th July 2024Announcing The Glitter Project at Edinburgh Fringe
If you are planning a trip to Edinburgh this August to check out the Fringe, Funny Women is here for you. We have a team of mentors, some friendly events and even legal advice if you need it. And all of this for free, thanks to being awarded a BBC Comedy Grant.
Funny Women, 4th July 2024Theatre At The Fringe - Skank Sinatra
"Skank Sinatra is a fast-paced, sharp-witted and now award-winning cabaret (thanks Adelaide Fringe for the best Cabaret win!) set to the score of Sinatra music - but totally reimagined!"
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 4th July 2024Fringe Quickies: 81 - Tom Whiston: The Dandy Daniels
"Barbershop quartet singing is NOT DEAD."
WJ Quinn, The Quintessential Review, 4th July 2024Fringe Quickies: 82 - Tom Short - Succes
"My style has been described as anarchic clowning which reinvents the stand up format."
WJ Quinn, The Quintessential Review, 4th July 2024
Matt Forde: I interviewed a candidate from every UK constituency. Incredibly, they're all still full of beans
Before comedy, I worked as a political organiser for Labour - which is why I couldn't resist this mad mission.
Matt Forde, The Telegraph, 4th July 2024Fringe Quickies: 83 - Hi. I'm Will.
"My show balances laughs with vulnerable truths and musical numbers to make the audience's heart beat faster."
WJ Quinn, The Quintessential Review, 4th July 2024Interview: Gabey Lucas
"I think humanity's whole existence is a raging mess of non-sequiturs". Gabey Lucas tells us about her debut hour, A Berkshire Boar Walks into a Bar (and Gets Shot in the Face)
Kevin Ibbotson-Wight, The Wee Review, 4th July 2024Interview: Ladies Who Ranch
"Ironic detachment is not for us feeling beasts!" We spoke to the improv troupe about their debut Fringe show.
Kevin Ibbotson-Wight, The Wee Review, 4th July 2024Making the Change: Interview with Stuart Laws
Before bringing his new show, Stuart Laws Has To Be Joking? to the Edinburgh Fringe, Stuart Laws chats to Katerina Partolina Schwartz about his comedy and changes within the Fringe itself.
Katerina Partolina Schwartz, Broadway Baby, 4th July 2024Funny At The Fringe - Pull My Goldfinger
"A bizarre reconstruction of James Bond that no one asked for, but are sure glad they stumbled into."
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 4th July 2024
Cold Feet gets Finnish adaptation
ITV Studios Finland has begun production on a local adaptation of Cold Feet, the beloved British comedy drama series.
Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 4th July 2024The impact of the Fringe on business in Edinburgh and Glasgow
With more than 400,000 people expected to descend upon Edinburgh over the month of August for the Fringe Festival, it's about to get busy in Scotland's capital.
Mark McDougall, The Herald, 4th July 2024Videos
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