2022 Edinburgh Fringe
Edinburgh Fringe features 2022
Bobby Carroll's Diary - Richard Brown / Lily Phillips / Lucy Hopkins
Monday 15th August 2022
Bobby Carroll has been watching underground Scottish comedian Richard Brown, the gynaecological focused Lily Phillips and landed soapdodgers bothered Lucy Hopkins.
Glenn Moore, Olga Koch, Colin Hoult, Chloe Petts - Mark Muldoon's Fringe Diary
Monday 15th August 2022
Mark Muldoon makes some Edinburgh Comedy Award predictions, and reports back on shows including Anna Mann, Shelf and Ania Magliano.
Tom Skelton on Fringe venue accessibility
Monday 15th August 2022
Here at British Comedy Guide we've recently been thinking about venue accessibility, so we asked visually impaired comedian Tom Skelton to talk us through his experiences of moving around the Edinburgh Festival.
To the Meadows and Beyond - Si Hawkins' Mid-Fringe Break
Monday 15th August 2022
It's the traditional interval of the Fringe, and so Si Hawkins takes stock on what he's seen so far.
Bobby Carroll's Diary - Simon David / Emily Wilson / Lucy Porter
Sunday 14th August 2022
Bobby has been watching the rollerskating Simon David, X Factor reject Emily Wilson and PJ wearing Lucy Porter.
Troy Hawke, Maisie Adam, Mark Watson, Sophie Duker - Mark Muldoon's Fringe Diary
Thursday 11th August 2022
Mark Muldoon has been checking out lots of comedy shows at the Edinburgh Fringe. Here's his reports on what he's seen so far, including The Delightful Sausage, Tarot, Joz Norris and Josh Pugh.
Hannah Fairweather: How Taylor Swift helped me write my Edinburgh Fringe show
Wednesday 10th August 2022
Comedian Hannah Fairweather shares, in essay-like detail, how and why popstar Taylor Swift is her ultimate idol and a constant source of inspiration.
Shazia Mirza: 800 words on race
Wednesday 10th August 2022
Shazia Mirza reflects on her experience of race in Britain, as she introduces her new Edinrburgh Fringe hour, Coconut.
British Comedy Quiz #215: Edinburgh Fringe
Wednesday 10th August 2022
With the Edinburgh Festival occurring now, we thought we'd theme this week's quiz around comedy at the Fringe. Even if you've never been to the Fringe, you can still have fun answering these questions. We bet you get a score of at least 5.
Balls Etc: Cerys Bradley is Having a Good Try
Tuesday 9th August 2022
Track fails, happy turnovers and a Fringe fanzine - Cerys Bradley talks us through the new show Sportsperson.
Phil Mealey introduces his Making A Murderer musical
Monday 8th August 2022
Comedy writer and actor Phil Mealey's latest show is a bold choice. A passion project, he's set to bring the real-life story at the heart of hit Netflix documentary series Making A Murderer to the Edinburgh Festival, in a musical format.
Nica Burns's Fringe launch speech 2022
Sunday 7th August 2022
Here's the speech Edinburgh Comedy Awards director Nica Burns gave at a lunch to launch the 2022 awards.
Bobby Carroll's Diary - Erika Ehler / Emmanuel Sonubi / Olga Koch
Sunday 7th August 2022
This will be Bobby Carroll's 22nd year at the festival. He's writing a diary for us of what he's been seeing. First up: Erika Ehler, Emmanuel Sonubi and Olga Koch.
Abigoliah Schamaun on British immigration laws
Sunday 7th August 2022
US-born comic Abigoliah Schamaun never thought she could be deported. But, as she explains in her new Edinburgh show Legally Cheeky, she found herself in court, fighting the UK Government to stay in London with her man. We asked her to talk more about the topic...
First Gig, Worst Gig: Markus Birdman
Friday 5th August 2022
Back at the Edinburgh Fringe with a dramatic new show, Markus Birdman wings us through his gig history.
Adele Cliff: Top tips to make the most of the fringe
Friday 5th August 2022
From food to scheduling, Adele Cliff offers some tips to audience members who are making their first trip to the Edinburgh Festival.
Finlay Christie: A guide to TikTok for older people
Friday 5th August 2022
We looked at TikTok but didn't understand it, so stand-up comedian and social media star Finlay Christie (100 million views and counting) has jumped in to offer some tips on how to use the platform...
What's it like dating another comedian? We talk to Alex Farrow and Chelsea Birkby
Wednesday 3rd August 2022
"You should never date another comedian". Meet Alex Farrow and Chelsea Birkby, the comedy couple breaking this unwritten rule as they take stand-up hours to the Edinburgh Fringe and live together this summer.
Christian Brighty: All aboard the good ship TikTok
Tuesday 2nd August 2022
TikTok viral star Christian Brighty on the world of possibilities the video platform offers alternative comedians.
Jim Daly: Why the Fringe needs gentle comedy more than ever this year
Tuesday 2nd August 2022
Jim Daly hopes you'll add some gentle comedy to your Edinburgh Fringe schedule this year. He explains why there are many advantages to seeing quieter, friendlier shows.