2016 Edinburgh Fringe
I Don't Believe it! An Evening With Victor Meldrew
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TV sitcom history was made when Richard Wilson, star of One Foot in the Grave, was the only person to appear in an episode called The Trial. No supporting actors, no extras, just side-splitting, pure, priceless grump. In an Edinburgh first, Richard takes to the stage to recreate this legendary, hilarious episode from his award-winning TV series. The writer David Renwick was at the top of his powers and the programme was seen by tens of millions. Richard will perform and take questions from the audience.
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Seven must-see comedy shows at the Edinburgh Fringe
Your laughter muscles duly rested by a diet of Dostoevsky and Adam Sandler movies throughout the early summer, you'll be ready and crying out by now for the comedic onslaught of the Edinburgh Fringe. Everywhere from street corners to enormo-venues, you'll find all kinds of people vying to make you think they're the most hilarious thing since internet videos of cats, be they stand-ups, sketch troupes, improvisers, absurdist performance artists or just plain freeform weirdoes. Let us help you sort the funny hahas from the funny hows by highlighting six shows we think will be definite winners this Fringe, from promising up-and-comers to senior stars.
Malcolm Jack, Time Out, 17th August 2016Richard Wilson: "I won't vote for Jeremy Corbyn again"
As Victor Meldrew returns to the stage, Richard Wilson discusses the turmoil within his beloved Labour Party and his feelings on Brexit.
The Big Issue, 11th August 2016Comedy is still king, but with less attendants
The Edinburgh Fringe Festival is with us and this year, more than ever comedy is king. Yet, this year, more than ever, stand-up comedy rules supreme, and it's to be expected. Not only is the nation on the search for post-Brexit referendum, negative interest rates, pre-President Trump laughs, it's on the search for cheap laughs. That is, recession laughs, shows which are relatively cheap to stage.
Brian Beacom, The Herald, 3rd August 2016Victor Meldrew is back for Richard Wilson's Fringe show
Richard Wilson tells Craig McLean about dusting off Britain's favourite curmudgeon for a new show at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Craig McLean, The Telegraph, 1st August 2016Edinburgh Festival: top 25 to watch 2016
The hottest tickets in town - we pick the must-see shows across the festivals.
The List, 22nd July 201610 Fringe comedians aged over 60
Edinburgh's often very focussed on the young and the new. But forget those whipper-snappers, complaining about the weight of turning 30, what about those with real experience of the world? Here's our round-up of just some of the over-60s hitting the festival. In ascending order of age.
Chortle, 21st July 2016Five big name shows at the Fringe (Link expired)
If you're looking for star power at this year's Fringe, then look no further.
Niki Boyle, WOW247, 12th July 2016Interview: Richard Wilson and Angus Deayton
Old pals and former sitcom buddies they may be, but they're unlikely to see each other's shows at the Festival this year.
Craig McLean, The List, 12th July 2016Best comedy shows at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016
What to find the biggest laughs, from Daniel Kitson at The Stand to James Acaster at Pleasance Courtyard
Brian Donaldson, The List, 1st July 2016