2016 Edinburgh Fringe
Edinburgh Fringe features 2016
Best reviewed Fringe shows 2016
Monday 5th September 2016
A list of the comedy shows at the 2016 Edinburgh Fringe that got more than 10 top rated reviews. Mark Thomas leads the list.
Man proposes during comedy show
Sunday 28th August 2016
A man proposed to his partner during Stephen Bailey's Edinburgh Fringe comedy show. See the video here.
Mat Ewins, Lolly Adefope and Bob Slayer win Comedians Choice Awards
Sunday 28th August 2016
Mat Ewins, Lolly Adefope and Bob Slayer have won the Barry Awards UK, the Edinburgh Fringe based 'Comedians Choice Awards'.
Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2016 winners
Saturday 27th August 2016
Richard Gadd, Scott Gibson and 'Iraq Out & Loud' were the winners at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2016.
Mr Twonkey, Becky Fury and a baby win Malcolm Hardee Awards
Saturday 27th August 2016
Details of the winners of the Malcolm Hardee Awards 2016, and a report from the anarchic awards ceremony.
Fringepig names worst reviews of the 2016 Fringe
Friday 26th August 2016
Comedy website Fringepig has named the worst reviews of the 2016 festival, via its Ham Fist Awards.
Viva Hypnosis: Redefining comedy hypnotism
Friday 26th August 2016
We talk to the team behind Viva Hypnosis about how they are trying to redefine the art of the comedy hypnosis show. In the process, we discover more about how hypnotism works too.
Heidi Regan wins 'So You Think You're Funny?' 2016
Thursday 25th August 2016
Heidi Regan has won the 2016 final of 'So You Think You're Funny?', the prestigious stand-up competition for new acts.
Fringe festival news and stories
Thursday 25th August 2016
As we near the end of the 2016 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, here are some dispatches from the city. We've got some heckler videos for you, interesting stories from acts, and a few pictures to share.
Si Hawkins Fringe Diary 2016
Thursday 25th August 2016
Si Hawkins saw a LOT of shows at the 2016 Edinburgh Fringe, and some of them were pretty darn good. Here he talks us through a few of this year's hits 'n' trends.
Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2016 shortlist
Wednesday 24th August 2016
The shortlist for the Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2016.
First Gig, Worst Gig: Suzi Ruffell
Tuesday 23rd August 2016
Currently have a fine old time in Edinburgh with her third solo show, Suzi Ruffell recalls shop gigs, French cats and one horrific promoter.
Top jokes at the Edinburgh Fringe 2016
Tuesday 23rd August 2016
Masai Graham has won the funniest joke of the Fringe 2016 with the gag "my dad has suggested that I register for a donor card. He's a man after my own heart."
Russell Hicks: The Fringe Journey
Monday 22nd August 2016
Russell Hicks talks about performing at the Edinburgh Fringe and the need to sometimes step back and appreciate what is happening rather than worrying about awards and the like.
Malcolm Hardee Awards 2016 shortlist
Monday 22nd August 2016
The shortlist for the Malcolm Hardee Awards for originality have been announced. Twonkey, Arthur Smith, Foxdog Studios and Come Look at The Baby are up for the Comic Originality title.
Foiled - A comedy play in a hair salon
Monday 22nd August 2016
We talk to the team behind Foiled, a comic play at the Edinburgh Fringe which is staged in a working hair salon. With the format proving a hit, it looks like the characters may soon be on tour.
Larry Dean wins Amused Moose Comedy Award 2016
Sunday 21st August 2016
Larry Dean has won the 2016 Amused Moose Comedy Award, with Neal Portenza named People's Champion.
Simon Feilder's Fringe vlogs
Saturday 20th August 2016
Simon Feilder has been filming some entertaining videos to document his time performing at the Edinburgh Fringe. Check them out.
Marny Godden: Best and Worst Audience Interactions
Saturday 20th August 2016
Marny Godden talks about some of the best and worst times she has interacted with the audience. Like the time she played kiss chase with a man.
Ria Lina: A Litany of Letters
Friday 19th August 2016
Ria Lina thinks everyone should stop writing 'open letters' and return to sending private letters, the true artform.