2013 Edinburgh Fringe
Edinburgh Fringe features 2013
Best reviewed Edinburgh Fringe shows 2013
Monday 2nd September 2013
A list of the ten comedy shows at the 2013 Edinburgh Fringe festival which picked up the best press reviews - each has more than 10 four and five star reviews.
Edinburgh Comedy Awards - Results
Saturday 24th August 2013
Bridget Christie, John Kearns and Adrienne Truscott have won at the Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2013.
Adrienne Truscott and Barry Ferns win Malcolm Hardee Awards 2013
Saturday 24th August 2013
Adrienne Truscott and Barry Ferns have won the Malcolm Hardee Comedy Awards for their unique comic originality and publicity stunts.
Edinburgh Comedy Award nominees as paper people
Friday 23rd August 2013
See paper models of the Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2013 nominees. Bridget Christie, Carl Donnelly, James Acaster, Mike Wozniak, Max & Ivan, Nick Helm and Seann Walsh...
Has anyone seen a coach?
Friday 23rd August 2013
Has anyone seen a coach? The driver from Go Northern is anxiously still looking for his vehicle...
PBH Free Fringe .v. Rest Of The Fest football results
Friday 23rd August 2013
A team of comedians from PBH Free Fringe shows lost out to the 'Rest of the Fest' team in a closely contested charity football match at the Edinburgh Festival.
Big crowd for Russian LGBT gig organised by Mark Thomas
Friday 23rd August 2013
A big crowd turned out for a gay rights gig organised by Mark Thomas outside the Consulate General of the Russian Federation. See the video here.
Demi Lardner and Edd Hedges win 'So You Think You're Funny?' 2013
Friday 23rd August 2013
Demi Lardner and Edd Hedges have been named joint winners of the 'So You Think You're Funny?' new act stand-up competition.
Musical Comedy - Pick of The Fringe
Thursday 22nd August 2013
A look at five musical acts that have been playing the Edinburgh Fringe this year.
Nick Helm interview
Wednesday 21st August 2013
Nick Helm talks about using Edinburgh as a tool for comedy progression, and discusses his sitcom plans.
Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2013 shortlist
Wednesday 21st August 2013
The shortlist of nominees for the Edinburgh Comedy Award 2013 has been announced.
How To Save Money At The Fringe
Wednesday 21st August 2013
Former millionaire Uncle Henry explains how to do Edinburgh on a budget...
Double-act win award for deliberately making black eye
Tuesday 20th August 2013
Ellis & Rose have won the Malcolm Hardee 'Pound Of Flesh' Award after they faked a street attack - with one deliberately punching the other until a black eye appeared. See the video here.
Bec Hill accepts marriage proposal during gig
Tuesday 20th August 2013
Stand-up comedian Bec Hill got a shock when her boyfriend stopped her gig to propose to her. She said 'yes', and now tells BCG the story here...
Steven Moffat and Terry Pratchett to take part in improv show
Tuesday 20th August 2013
Steven Moffat and Terry Pratchett are amongst the guests taking part in AdLib, a new improvised comedy format at the Edinburgh Fringe.
The Stand announces record ticket sales
Tuesday 20th August 2013
The Stand Comedy Club in Edinburgh has announced record sales for its Edinburgh Fringe shows, with over 50,000 tickets sold so far.
Top 10 jokes at the Edinburgh Fringe 2013
Tuesday 20th August 2013
Here's the top 10 one-liners from the Edinburgh Festival. Rob Auton has been awarded the Dave's Funniest Joke of The Fringe Award 2013.
Sarah Millican to judge 'So You Think You're Funny?' final
Monday 19th August 2013
This Thursday, Sarah Millican will help judge the final of the Foster's So You Think You're Funny? new act stand-up competition. Here are profiles of the nine acts taking part.
Mark Thomas organising LGBT gig outside Russian Consulate
Monday 19th August 2013
Mark Thomas is organising a free comedy gig outside the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Edinburgh on Thursday, which will feature LGBT stand-up comedians.
Red Bastard gets a rainbow of stars
Monday 19th August 2013
The Edinburgh Fringe show Red Bastard has divided critics to the extent it has achieved a 'rainbow of stars' - that is a 5*, 4*, 3*, 2* and 1* review.