2023 Edinburgh Fringe
Edinburgh Fringe features 2023
Ed Patrick prescribes some Fringe tips
Sunday 23rd July 2023
NHS anaesthetist, comedian and author Ed Patrick is set to injects the Edinburgh Fringe with his new show about becoming a junior doctor, the NHS, the pitfalls of modern medicine and the power of questioning it.
Lane Kwederis investigates the point of flyers
Sunday 23rd July 2023
Lane Kwederis will be a first time flyerer at this year's festival, and is questioning why the little leaflets work.
Alexander Bennett wants to follow in the footsteps of Mr Blobby
Saturday 22nd July 2023
Alexander Bennett is back at the festival with a show titled I Can't Stand the Man, Myself.
Ange Lavoipierre on the renewed appreciation for absurdism
Saturday 22nd July 2023
Ange Lavoipierre says there's a renewed appreciation for the absurd in 2023, and it's no coincidence.
Bilal Zafar has quite a premise for his show this year
Friday 21st July 2023
Bilal Zafar is back at the Fringe with a brand-new show about how his usually stress-free house share took a turn when his housemate tried to get him arrested five times.
First Gig, Worst Gig: Matty Hutson
Friday 21st July 2023
Bald of head and gold of heart, Matty Hutson takes us through his pre-Fringe ups and downs.
You could star in 'The Importance of Being... Earnest?'
Thursday 20th July 2023
Improv group Say It Again, Sorry?'s innovative format sees an audience member encouraged to step into the spotlight. We asked performer Joshua King about the unpredictability of the show, insane audience suggestions and the whereabouts of Earnest...
Stu Murphy: Improv suggestion blocks
Thursday 20th July 2023
After 30 years of playing at the Edinburgh Festival as part of improv and sketch shows, Stu Murphy has decided to move towards what scares him and try his first hour of solo stand-up. He explains more.
Liz Guterbock owns being a Geriatric Millennial
Thursday 20th July 2023
Liz Guterbock talks about her hopes for the Edinburgh Festival, her Fringe rituals and what she learnt in developing her show Geriatric Millennial.
Watch: Chris Turner raps about the Edinburgh Fringe
Wednesday 19th July 2023
Comedian and improv hip-hop machine Chris Turner is heading to the Edinburgh Festival this August with a new show. To check his freestyle rap skills are still polished, British Comedy Guide sent Chris some prompts. Check out the video he came back with.
Stars of Die Roten Punkte, Otto & Astrid, are sharing a stage as solo artists
Wednesday 19th July 2023
Berlin's prince and princess of art rock and Europop, Otto & Astrid, are pursuing solo careers, returning to Edinburgh in their very first Joint Solo Project.
You might know her as Sue Heck but let us introduce you to Eden Sher
Wednesday 19th July 2023
We speak to Eden Sher about her decision to go into stand-up, being a mother to twins and how her character from The Middle still influences her everyday life.
Mad Ron's tips to stay out of trouble in Edinburgh
Tuesday 18th July 2023
Uxbridge's 3rd hardest man, Mad Ron, has some tips for BCG readers heading to the festival...
Meet Bonnie He and her UK comedy debut; a raunchy, feminist physical theatre clown show
Tuesday 18th July 2023
We spoke to Bonnie He - writer and performer of A Terrible Show for Terrible People - about clowning, flyering and being a narwhal of comedy.
Angela Beevers makes her international debut with How To Write A Eulogy That Kills
Tuesday 18th July 2023
How To Write A Eulogy That Kills by Angela Beevers is set the night before her mum's funeral... Angela is due to give a speech, but she hasn't written it yet.
Ian Smith: Anxiety-free relationship advice
Monday 17th July 2023
Ian Smith's show this year focuses on various stresses. One of the biggest in life must be relationships, so we asked him to give us some advice.
Aaron Simmonds: Baby Steps
Friday 14th July 2023
Aaron Simmonds talks about why he got into comedy and how he's taking on a physical challenge in performing his Edinburgh show this year.
Meet the Best In Class 2023
Friday 14th July 2023
Find out more about Ashley Gorman, Dani Johns, Jacob Nussey, Jen Nolan, Katie Mitchell, Katie Tracey, Lee Hudson and Leroy Brito, the comedians taking part in the Best in Class 2023 showcase shows.
Annabel Marlow chats to us about her move from musical theatre to comedy
Wednesday 12th July 2023
Annabel Marlow starred in SIX's original line up when it came to Edinburgh Fringe in 2017. She now makes her solo comedy debut with ...is this okay ?? and promises a cosy, intimate, fun chill vibe but also "a f*cking concert". We asked Annabel to divulge more about this, as well her move from musical theatre to comedy and her pre-show rituals...