Let us introduce you to Babs Horton. She used to work in a psychiatric unit, she's had seven novels published and now she at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with her first play.
Comedian Mark Burrows talks about the creative process of writing about someone else's legacy and how he hopes Fringe show The Magic Of Terry Pratchett inspires people.
Deeper and darker into August we go, Bobby celebrates comedians happy in their well-defined voices and brave souls pushing their own creative boundaries.
Cabaret award-winning collective MESSY FRIENDS are performing their uber-alternative style of drag at the Fringe. They answer some questions from us here.
Bobby takes to streets of Edinburgh with not a ticket booked. He only goes to see the next show that flyers him. Clowning and meta comedy and erotica ensues.
The Laughing Horse Free Festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary this August, including a party at The Counting House on the 14th. We caught up with festival co-founder and director Alex Petty to find out more.
An undertaker, a hitman and a comedian go into a theatre bar - no joke, it's the set-up for Tegan Verheul's wrestling show. But which match does she reckon was 'a deeply moving piece of performance art?'.
Comedy memories are one of the true yardstick of Bobby's life. Here he finally gets to experience an old childhood favourite in the flesh, two acts he remembers fondly from his glory days on the London circuit and a newcomer he'll never forget.
Politics! Racism! Redemption! Words have power and words are a stand-ups greatest tool. Bobby experiences shows where every single syllable has been considered and others that sprawl with a devil may care attitude. Ultimately what action happens off stage speaks volume over throwaway gags.
