2011 Edinburgh Fringe
Edinburgh Fringe features 2011
Simon Donald review
Wednesday 24th August 2011
A mixed bag of anecdotes and characters, from the witty to the wearisome.
Kieran & The Joes review
Wednesday 24th August 2011
A well-rehearsed show with a wonderful rapport, not just between the cast themselves but also amongst them and the crowd.
Mabbs & Justice review
Wednesday 24th August 2011
To say that Mabbs & Justice don't hit a high note is probably a compliment to the pair.
Which One's Fergal? review
Wednesday 24th August 2011
While not rip-roaringly funny, Which One's Fergal? does give a professional dose of well-acted sketch character comedy.
Edinburgh Comedy Award nominees announced
Wednesday 24th August 2011
The nominees for the prestigious Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2011 have been announced. See the shortlist here, and check out the reviews for each show too.
BBC Masterclasses at Edinburgh Fringe
Tuesday 23rd August 2011
The BBC are holding two masterclasses over the next couple of days for those interested in working in comedy behind-the-scenes, or as a performer.
2011 Malcolm Hardee Awards nominees announced
Tuesday 23rd August 2011
Doctor Brown, James Hamilton, Bob Slayer, Johnny Sorrow are amongst the nominees for the 2011 Malcolm Hardee Awards.
Theatre Ninjas giveaway free Fringe tickets
Monday 22nd August 2011
The Theatre Ninjas website and iPhone app is giving away free and discounted tickets to various Edinburgh Fringe comedy shows...
Sammy J & Randy video
Monday 22nd August 2011
A funny video interview with Ricketts Lane star Sammy J and his puppet friend/enemy Randy. The video also includes clips from their show.
Sheeps: A Sketch Show review
Monday 22nd August 2011
Three-man sketch group Sheeps has come to Edinburgh with a show which has lots of lovely ideas, but which varies in quality quite considerably.
Comedy in the Dark review
Monday 22nd August 2011
The light slowly fades on the room until you really cannot see anything. Comedy in the Dark makes for an interesting experience.
Lady Garden review
Monday 22nd August 2011
Lady Garden's bold and impressive opening sketch promises a lot. However, the show struggles to maintain this quality and tone for the duration.
Diane Spencer review
Monday 22nd August 2011
It's well worth a visit to the Gilded Balloon to see this very funny lady.
Matt Green review
Monday 22nd August 2011
Matt Green's show is a well-judged hour, if a little light on big laughs.
Andrew Bird review
Monday 22nd August 2011
Despite Andrew Bird's son having just been born on the very day this review was conducted, he still put on a great show.
Ben Verth review
Monday 22nd August 2011
This show won't change your life - unless you're an occultist who's already wavering - but a free hour with Ben Verth is very much worth your while.
John Scott: Scottish Comedy
Sunday 21st August 2011
A passionate article about Scottish stand-up comedy written by John Scott.
Deborah Frances-White interview
Sunday 21st August 2011
From flirting at the Fringe to making a movie... it's all go for Deborah Frances-White this summer.
Matt Tiller: What's first: the funny or the tune?
Saturday 20th August 2011
There has been a massive resurgence in musical comedy in recent years, so we asked guitar strumming comic Matt Tiller what comes first... the funny or the tune?
The Under Dogs: Dog Walking
Saturday 20th August 2011
The Under Dogs - Kate Roxburgh and Shae Kuehlman, who are performing a sketch show called Shakespeare's Monkeys - tell us about their two dogs, who they have brought to the festival...