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Hannah Platt: "I'm a crotchety old man trapped in the body of a little girl"
The comic on her stand-up heroes, using depression as an inspiration for laughter and stereotypes about northerners.
Liam Pape, The Guardian, 16th July 2024Dan Wye's top 5 Edinburgh dating tips
These are their top five surprisingly useful Fringe dating tips (Dan: "the only time I will be giving just the tip").
Dan Wye, LMAOnaise, 16th July 2024Emma Sidi: "It's always good to do comedy that tickles yourself"
The in-demand comedian and actress talks about her new character-led performance.
Ashley Davies, The Times, 16th July 2024Emma Sidi: "When I was at Cambridge, men kept telling me I hadn't found my voice"
As she prepares for the Edinburgh Fringe, the character comedian talks about sexism, voting Conservative in 2010, and playing Sue Gray.
Claire Allfree, The Telegraph, 16th July 2024Anna Akana: I loved Baby Reindeer - but my stalker was more frightening
The American comic quit live performances after being threatened. Now she's bringing a show based on her experiences to the Edinburgh Fringe.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 16th July 2024On the Mic Picks: Caitlin Cook
A number of songs from this show have been viral hits, garnering over 25 million views collectively. Watch them, then go see this!
On The Mic, 16th July 2024Theatre At The Fringe - 16 Postcodes
"In twenty years I have lived at 16 postcodes."
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 16th July 2024EdFringe Talk: For the Love of Spam
"The show has had a remarkable trajectory. It premiered in Brazil and had a sold-out run at the Pleasance last year, followed by two highly successful runs in London earlier this year."
Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 16th July 2024EdFringe Talk: Our Little Secret: The 23andMe Musical
"Every once in a while, I see a show that I not only love, but that changes my idea of what is possible in theatre."
Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 16th July 2024EdFringe Talk: It's the Economy, Stupid!
"I definitely learned from that Fringe was to pace myself and rest more - I'll be sure to do that this year!"
Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 16th July 2024Anna Akana is finding laughter amid darkness in Edinburgh Fringe debut
Anna Akana's road to the comedy mecca of the Edinburgh Fringe hasn't been straightforward.
Murray Scougall, The Sunday Post, 16th July 2024Life according to... actress and comedian Juliet Cowan
"I've never met anyone who doesn't have a story."
Murray Scougall, The Sunday Post, 16th July 2024Have I got views for you: Paul Merton and Suki Webster see the funny side of life, love and marriage
"Chatting to comedy king Paul Merton and Suki Webster - his partner in love and laughter - is a bit like being thrown in the ring with a comedy tag-team."
Sally McDonald, The Sunday Post, 16th July 2024Interview with Hannah Walker, theatre maker and comedy performer
"On one of the nights we were staying at the hotel there was a ghost tour happening. We tried to join in (and we weren't allowed) but we found out the whole tour was a set up. I used to watch Most Haunted as a kid and now I feel cheated knowing it's not real!"
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 16th July 2024Interview with creative ensemble Recent Cutbacks
"There's a very lovely family based in Wisconsin who has on multiple occasions driven through the night to NYC to attend one of our shows, sometimes in costume. We love you, Mitchells!"
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 16th July 2024
Gary: Tank Commander to team up with Scottish supermarket for 'world first' free comedy show
Lidl stores in Scotland are teaming up with TV comedy character Gary: Tank Commander to launch 'Checkout Comedy', a free, world-first listening experience in Scottish stores.
Rosalind Erskine, The Scotsman, 16th July 2024Funny At The Fringe - Bailey Swilley and Ricky Sim: Don't Tell Our Bosses
"Don't Tell Our Bosses is a showcase of two brand new half-hours about two young and eager career kids who were competitive, spiteful, horny and did I already say spiteful?"
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 16th July 2024Paulina Lenoir: Puella Eterna's beauty routine revealed
Paulina Lenoir is making her Edinburgh Fringe debut with Puella Eterna, who has a complex beauty routine everyone's been asking about.
Paulina Lenoir, LMAOnaise, 16th July 2024Edinburgh Fringe: 10 shows from Indian comedians
India's stand-up scene may still be in its relative infancy, but its biggest names are fast becoming global players. Here are ten comics from the subcontinent heading to Edinburgh this Fringe.
Chortle, 16th July 2024Fringe 2024 Best Comedy: Here are 13 must-see comedy shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
With thousands of shows to choose from it can be hard to decide what to book at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe - we have some ideas for you.
David Hepburn, The Scotsman, 16th July 2024Edinburgh Fringe Q&A - Joe Kent Walters, a.k.a Frankie Monroe
"My show is Phoenix Nights meets The Mighty Boosh".
Ross Crae, The Sunday Post, 16th July 2024
Bring back 80s BBC gameshows? I'd rather forget them
Why is the BBC filling Saturday night summer schedules with TV that feels seedy and outdated - not nostalgic.
Julia Raeside, i Newspaper, 16th July 2024Gearóid Farrelly interview
If I wasn't a comic I would be annoying people in the IT department.
The Herald, 16th July 2024Hannah Platt interview
"Is saying 'cannae' cultural appropriation?"
The Herald, 16th July 2024Theatre At The Fringe - It's the Economy, Stupid!
"It's the Economy, Stupid! is a two-hander about the way economics shapes elections, and the cost of low-financial literacy in wealthy - but unequal - countries, like the UK."
Phoenix Remix, 16th July 2024Ali Woods interview
"Falling in love and deep fried mars bars ... I love the Fringe".
The Herald, 16th July 2024
Paulina Lenoir: Puella Eterna review
"Would you like to live forever?"
Little Lark of London, 16th July 2024
Michael McIntyre dresses as darts ref for stunt involving Luke Littler
As part of Michael McIntyre's Big Show, the comedian dressed up as a darts referee to surprise a fan who won the chance to play Littler on Tuesday.
Phil Lanning and Katherine Walsh, The Sun, 16th July 2024Andrew Clover: I'm not flyering - I'll do tarot readings instead
Fringe performer Andrew Clover is shunning flyers and will instead promote his show via an alternative route - tarot cards
Chortle, 16th July 202499 Club Bursary Showcase 2024 review
Five female comics making their Fringe debut.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 16th July 2024Shane Palmer interview
A loud, obnoxious and darkly humorous dive into the bravado, insecurity and ego of an Aussie Boy's mind.
The New Current, 16th July 2024TV & radio
9pm60 min
Battle In The Box
Episode 1 - Joe Swash & Seann Walsh v Harriet Kemsley & Lara Ricote - Part 1Former EastEnders actor Joe Swash teams up (and bunks up) with award-winning comedian Seann Walsh as they take on comedians Harriet Kemsley and Lara Ricote.
11pm30 min
Jon Holmes Says The C-Word
Episode 2 - Life, Death And AdminJon and his guests discuss being placed on the cancer conveyor belt - a hospital rollercoaster of appointments, results, worrying, and waiting... lots of waiting.