2011 Edinburgh Fringe
Edinburgh Fringe features 2011
Clever Peter interview
Saturday 20th August 2011
Characterised by their blue, yellow and red jumpers, sketch group Clever Peter are a bit like the Famous Five on acid, minus Timmy the dog. They chat to Lucy Wood.
Imran Yusuf interview
Saturday 20th August 2011
At the last Fringe he was doing free shows. Now he's selling loads of tickets, has a TV vehicle in the offing, and Michael McIntyre re-quoting his routines. It's been quite a year for Imran Yusuf...
Ben Walker: Podcasts
Friday 19th August 2011
Ben Walker, the producer behind hit podcasts including Pappy's Flatshare Slamdown and As It Occurs To Me, talks about his new panel show podcast, recording this weekend at the Fringe.
So You Think You're Funny finalists prepare
Friday 19th August 2011
Nine of the country's funniest up-and-coming comics have been put through their paces and are now preparing for the big stand-up comedy competition next week...
Meryl O'Rourke interview
Friday 19th August 2011
Potty-mouthed potty-trainer Meryl O'Rourke is on a quest to end 72 years of inappropriate parenting...
Kunt And The Gang apologise for rude stickers
Thursday 18th August 2011
Kunt and the Gang has issued a tongue-in-cheek apology for being the catalyst behind many of this year's Edinburgh posters being defaced with penis stickers...
Juliet Meyers: My Edinburgh
Thursday 18th August 2011
Juliet Meyers talks about being at the mid-way point in the festival, and the creepy picture in her rented room.
Comedy and Magic: We're not so different you and I
Thursday 18th August 2011
Oliver Meech asks whether comedy and magic can ever be friends...
Steve Pretty interview
Thursday 18th August 2011
Steve Pretty has the unlikely privilege of owning a mixtape of songs that were played at his own wake.
Anil Desai interview
Thursday 18th August 2011
You may know him from Goodness Gracious Me, but to regulars at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Anil Desai is a byword for stand-up, character comedy and cabaret.
Steve Hall interview
Thursday 18th August 2011
Steve Hall's Very Still Life focuses on a stressful year. Steve, one third of We Are Klang, tells us more...
Buy yourself a Fringe award
Wednesday 17th August 2011
Fancy becoming an award-winning Edinburgh performer without having to put any effort in? Robert White is selling his...
David Reed interview
Wednesday 17th August 2011
We chat to David Reed to find out what, apart from his show, he's been up to in Edinburgh so far...
Lou Sanders interview
Wednesday 17th August 2011
From slipping on banana skins to singing Rocky in front of the mirror, welcome to the world of Lou Sanders...
Christmas For Two interview
Wednesday 17th August 2011
An interview with Christmas For Two, the sketch act comprising of BBC7 New Talent winner Sarah Campbell and Footlights alumni Amy Hoggart.
Jason John Whitehead interview
Tuesday 16th August 2011
Jason John Whitehead's show this year is a breakdown of a breakdown. We find out more...
Danny Pensive's Edinburgh
Tuesday 16th August 2011
Danny Pensive talks to us about some Edinburgh-related topics beginning with the letter 'P'... which includes a parrot.
Andrew Bird's Early Bird
Tuesday 16th August 2011
Andrew Bird cancelled his Edinburgh show yesterday in order to rush home to meet his new baby son. Also, the results of his 'welly wang' competition are in...
The Ginge, the Geordie and the Geek review
Tuesday 16th August 2011
The Ginge, the Geordie and the Geek offer something rare: a sketch show that the whole family can enjoy.
Pete Firman interview
Monday 15th August 2011
Comedic conjuror Pete Firman returns to Edinburgh with Jiggery Pokery. He talks about how he got involved in magic and what people can expect from his show...