2013 Edinburgh Fringe
Edinburgh Fringe features 2013
Steve Coogan to present Edinburgh Comedy Awards
Monday 19th August 2013
Steve Coogan will present the Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Awards this Saturday.
Yianni - A noble failure?
Monday 19th August 2013
Stand-up comedian Yianni has set himself the task of filling the 1200 seat EICC venue at the end of the Edinburgh Fringe. In this article he talks about the concept of being a 'noble failure'.
Si Hawkins' Fringe Diary, 2013
Monday 19th August 2013
Si Hawkins talks about some of the shows he saw at the festival this year, including Bridget Christie, Sean Hughes and Reginald D Hunter.
Jesse Thorn interview
Monday 19th August 2013
An interview with Jesse Thorn, the king of American podcasting, who is coming over to the UK to record shows in Edinburgh and London.
Al Lubel & Danny Ward win at Amused Moose Awards
Sunday 18th August 2013
Al Lubel and Danny Ward have been named the winners of the Amused Moose Laughter Awards 2013.
Steve McNeil interview (from McNeil & Pamphilon)
Sunday 18th August 2013
An interview with Steve McNeil from the double-act McNeil & Pamphilon. He talks about his various Edinburgh Fringe projects.
Comedian challenges critics to a fight
Saturday 17th August 2013
Comedian Joz Norris has come up with a unique way of trying to get critics to come and review his show... challenging them to a duel if they don't.
Bingo! Horse & Louis discover new comedy outlet
Saturday 17th August 2013
Musical double act Horse & Louis are staging a couple of unique comedy shows at a bingo hall in Edinburgh.
Comedians prepare for charity football match
Saturday 17th August 2013
A game of football is due to take place at the Edinburgh Fringe this weekend involving comedians from the free shows. Here's the details and latest team news.
Peacock & Gamble interview
Wednesday 14th August 2013
An interview with double act Peacock & Gamble. They talk about their Edinburgh shows and how audiences react to their unique style of comedy.
Nicholas Parsons interview
Monday 12th August 2013
We chat to Nicholas Parsons about the appeal of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Why keep coming back?
Late Night Gimp Fight: 5 tips for not losing your mind
Monday 12th August 2013
Sketch group Late Night Gimp Fight offer up five tips for not losing your mind at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Tony Law interview
Monday 12th August 2013
An interview with Tony Law, the surreal stand-up comedian who is once again picking up great reviews for a lunchtime show at The Stand.
Comedians beat critics in annual Edinburgh Fringe football match
Monday 12th August 2013
The annual Fringe football match in which a team of comedians take on a team of critics was this year won by the comics, with the final score being 3-1.
Why you should do a morning Fringe show
Monday 12th August 2013
Gemma Hurley, from the group performing the comic play Death Ship 666! at the Edinburgh Fringe, explains the benefits of performing a morning show.
Pierre Novellie wins Amused Moose Laugh Off 2013
Monday 12th August 2013
Pierre Novellie was named the winner of the 2013 Amused Moose Laugh Off stand-up competition.
Video: Fringe comedians share their first jokes
Monday 12th August 2013
A video in which comedians including Al Murray, Alex Horne and Russell Kane share the first joke they told.
Gareth Morinan explains 'Listingsgate'
Sunday 4th August 2013
Comedian Gareth Morinan came up with an ingenious way of getting himself noticed in the Edinburgh Fringe programme - but not everyone was amused, as he explains here...
Richard Herring swaps posters for DVDs
Sunday 4th August 2013
Every surface of Edinburgh is covered in a poster promoting a Fringe show - and this form of advertising is not cheap. Richard Herring has come up with an alternative marketing idea - a free DVD.
What do Edinburgh locals think of the Fringe?
Sunday 4th August 2013
The Edinburgh Festival can be a delight for tourists, but do the locals support the arts taking over their city for a month?