2014 Edinburgh Fringe
Edinburgh Fringe features 2014
Video: The Fringe can be a difficult month for acts
Monday 18th August 2014
As we enter the last week of the Edinburgh Fringe 2014, it's worth remembering it can be a difficult month for comedians. Last year Howard Cohen made this video which helps highlight some of the painful aspects of performing.
Want to date a comedian? This is the Fringe show for you
Monday 18th August 2014
On Tuesday 18th August, the charity show Take A Comedian Out will go ahead at the Edinburgh Fringe. It's a chance for some 'lucky ladies' to date comics.
Celia Pacquola wins Amused Moose Laughter Award 2014
Sunday 17th August 2014
Celia Pacquola has been named the winner of the Amused Moose Laughter Award 2014 at this year's Edinburgh Fringe festival.
One of the best Fringe shows features a useless star
Sunday 17th August 2014
Mr Swallow: The Musical is a triumph. But fans of real musicals should be aware that Mr Swallow, the central star, is very unprofessional and really isn't very good at being Dracula.
Highlands Vs The Islands
Sunday 17th August 2014
The West Indian performers behind the show 'pomme is french for apple' explain how Scotland isn't so different from the Caribbean.
Si Hawkins' Fringe Diary 2014. Part One: Old Winners
Sunday 17th August 2014
Si Hawkins reports back on four shows from award-winners: Bridget Christie, David O'Doherty, Tim Key and Doctor Brown.
Almost Sean Brightman - How do you describe it?
Sunday 17th August 2014
Almost Sean Brightman is a fairly unique show, in that it tries to straddle all genres. Its creator explains more here.
Yoghurt pot flyers
Saturday 16th August 2014
Adam Broomfield-Strawn has created some quite unique flyers for his Edinburgh Fringe show that involve yoghurt pots. Take a look.
Tim Key's tale of Edinburgh Fringe ghosts
Saturday 16th August 2014
Watch Tim Key tell a five minute tale about ghosts at the Edinburgh Fringe. It's a chilling story masterfully delivered from an empty Pleasance Courtyard.
BBC to live stream Diane Morgan's Clickbait
Friday 15th August 2014
An hour of comedy involving digitally innovative videos will be live streamed from the Edinburgh Fringe by the BBC on Sunday evening.
Tom Price: 6 ways to make people realise you're not nice
Friday 15th August 2014
Tom Price is trying to accept he's not as nice as he looks. In this piece he offers six tips on how you can toughen up too.
Amused Moose Comedy Awards 2014 finalists announced
Friday 15th August 2014
The ten finalists for the Amused Moose Laughter Awards, which aim to recognise great shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, have been announced.
Interview with live scriber Peter Morey
Thursday 14th August 2014
An interview with Peter Morey, who in addition to hosting his own interactive 'doodling' show, is documenting several Edinburgh gigs by creating a unique real-time illustration for each performance.
Ukulele comics gearing up for Uke of Edinburgh Awards
Thursday 14th August 2014
Ukulele players from all over the world are set to descend upon the Edinburgh Fringe on Saturday to battle it out in The Uke of Edinburgh Awards.
Luke McQueen tricks an audience into watching him
Thursday 14th August 2014
Luke McQueen has pulled off an audacious stunt which saw him trick an audience into thinking they were about to watch Frankie Boyle. Not everyone was happy when he turned up instead, as he explains here.
The best audience selfies from Stuart Laws' show
Thursday 14th August 2014
At the end of each of his shows, Stuart Laws is taking a picture of himself with the audience. Here's four of the best so far.
Erich McElroy: The British Referendum
Thursday 14th August 2014
Erich McElroy talks about the development of his show, which has ended up being the only one that suggests people should vote 'no' in the Scottish Referendum.
Ria Lina: Performing with Kids in tow
Thursday 14th August 2014
Ria Lina discusses what it's like to perform at the festival whilst also trying to look after children. Turns out they're good at flyering.
Joey Page: Surreal Life
Thursday 14th August 2014
Joey Page explains how real life can sometimes be more surreal than anything he manages to dream up on stage.
Morgan & West: Magical GIFstery Tour
Wednesday 13th August 2014
Magical comedy duo Morgan & West present a list of their favourite animated GIFs which involve some sorcery.