2017 Edinburgh Fringe
Mark Watson's Festival of Bad Ideas
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Mark Watson asked a range of top comedians: 'what is your bad idea? What show would you like to put on, but never dare?' Now, one a night, they attempt these projects. Shows - or sort-of-shows - that have never been seen before and maybe never will be again. Some will be good. Some won't. For daily lineups: @watsoncomedian on Twitter or festivalofbadideas.com.
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Interview: Mark Watson's Festival of Bad Ideas
'Not doing something because it might not work out is a waste of life'
Alice Jones, i Newspaper, 10th August 2017100 of the best ever jokes & one-liners from the Fringe
For a taste of what to expect, we've put together a rather epic list of some of the best jokes and one-liners that have had audiences giggling in the Scottish capital over recent years.
i Newspaper, 4th August 201710 alternative comedy recommendations for the Fringe
There are some shows that defy categorisation, unable to fit comfortably into the arbitrary ones we have already covered.
Laugh Out London, 31st July 2017Fringe best jokes from the last 10 years
Try not to wet yourself with these classic jokes from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Daily Record, 27th July 201750 unmissable shows at the Fringe 2017
We'll be jetting up to the Edinburgh Fringe for the first week of the festival, and we'll be sharing with you the best quirky, offbeat, and downright amazing events at this years Fringe!
Stuart Wilson, To Do List, 27th July 2017Edinburgh 10x10: 7. Ten old newcomers
10 comedians who were nominated for best newcomer more than 15 years ago.
Chortle, 25th July 2017Edinburgh 10x10: 2. Sounds intriguing...
Ten shows with unusual premises.
Chortle, 18th July 2017Mark Watson has some bad ideas
Mark Watson has come up with a new idea for this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival. And it's a bad one.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 10th July 2017Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
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| 15th Aug 2017 | 22:45 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 16th Aug 2017 | 22:45 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 17th Aug 2017 | 22:45 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 18th Aug 2017 | 22:45 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 19th Aug 2017 | 22:45 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 20th Aug 2017 | 22:45 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 21st Aug 2017 | 22:45 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 22nd Aug 2017 | 22:45 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 23rd Aug 2017 | 22:45 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 24th Aug 2017 | 22:45 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 25th Aug 2017 | 22:45 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 26th Aug 2017 | 22:45 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 27th Aug 2017 | 22:45 | Pleasance Courtyard |