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Dad's Army. Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier). Copyright: BBC Live

Julian Dutton: John Le Mesurier and Me

Monday 30th July 2018

Writer and performer Julian Dutton explains why he has decided to create a theatre show about Dad's Army star John Le Mesurier.

Steve Best Live

Clicking Comedians - Steve Best's favourite photos

Monday 30th July 2018

Steve Best is exhibiting some of his photos of comedians on the walls of the Pleasance Dome this festival. Here he selects four of his favourite backstage images and tells us the story behind them.

Edinburgh Q&A Live

Fringe Q&A: Comedians share jokes from their shows

Friday 27th July 2018

We asked some of the comedians heading to the Edinburgh Festival to share their favourite joke from their show with us. Have a read...

Image shows from L to R: Gary Tro, Javier Jarquin Live

Rogue Pun: Nerding Out in Edinburgh, with the Just Us League

Friday 27th July 2018

After Infinity War's big Edinburgh set-piece, the Just Us League are heading up to geek out.

The Bucket Speech Live

'The bucket speech' - for a whole show

Friday 27th July 2018

Normally the bit where the comedian asks the audience for donations comes at the end of a free show. But, as a one-off for charity, Rory O'Keeffe will perform a show that consists of nothing but the 'bucket speech'.

Deliveroo in Edinburgh Live

Deliveroo to dispatch performers to Edinburgh doorsteps

Friday 27th July 2018

At this year's Edinburgh Festival, Deliveroo will be sending actors to diners' doorsteps, treating customers to a humourous performance of Shakespeare inspired piece To Eat or Not to Eat.

Jon and Nath. Image shows from L to R: Nathan Lang, Jon Levene Live

Can a sketch duo survive with only one half?

Friday 27th July 2018

Comedy double act Jon & Nath will start this year's Edinburgh Fringe as just 'Nath', as Jon has to miss the start of the festival due to personal reasons.

A Young Man Dressed As A Gorilla Dressed As An Old Man Sits Rocking In A Rocking Chair For Fifty-Six Minutes And Then Leaves Live

10 years of the Fringe's strangest show

Friday 27th July 2018

2018 will see the 10th year of A Young Man Dressed As A Gorilla Dressed As An Old Man Sits Rocking In A Rocking Chair For Fifty-Six Minutes And Then Leaves being performed at the Edinburgh Festival.

Edinburgh Q&A Live

Fringe Q&A: What are you putting in your suitcase?

Thursday 26th July 2018

A hazmat suit, a horse's head, a Mr Miyagi doll, five kilos of dried super-long spaghetti, and Immodium - just some of the things that comedians are putting in their suitcases ahead of getting on planes and trains bound for the Edinburgh Festival.

Free-Free Live

Free-Free campaign asks industry to pay for Fringe tickets

Thursday 26th July 2018

A campaign has been launched to ask individuals who work in the comedy industry to pay for their Edinburgh Festival tickets.

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