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The Laura Awards 2024. Image shows left to right: Hudson Hughes, Aidan Pittman

Dr Dolittle Kills a Man wins in The Laura Awards 2024

Thursday 29th August 2024

Dr Dolittle Kills a Man (and Reads Extracts From His New Book) starring Aidan Pittman was determined the winner of The Laura Awards, a slightly dubious annual prize decided by a woman called Laura whilst she is on holiday at the Edinburgh Fringe.

Low Effort Sketches Ed Fringe Mario Kart Tournament 2024. Image shows left to right: Andy Bucks, Ewan Woods, Alice Wickersham, Tom Whiston, Melissa Redman

Low Effort Sketches Ed Fringe Mario Kart Tournament 2024 results

Thursday 29th August 2024

The results of the Low Effort Sketches Ed Fringe Mario Kart Tournament 2024 have been confirmed, with Ewan Woods from Cambridge Footlights topping the time rankings.

ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards shortlists revealed

Wednesday 21st August 2024

The Jones Bootmaker ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards have announced 13 nominees for Best Show and 10 nominees for Best Newcomer.

Comedy Poster Awards shortlists revealed

Tuesday 20th August 2024

Shortlists have been announced for the Edinburgh-centric Comedy Poster Awards ahead of a live results ceremony tonight.

Jones Bootmaker ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards announces longlists

Friday 16th August 2024

Longlists have been announced for the 2024 ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards, sponsored by Jones Bootmaker.

'So You Think You're Funny?' 2024 finalists announced

Thursday 15th August 2024

Alana Jackson, Alex Gogarty, Ayo Adenekan, Bert Broadbent, Ciara O'Connor, Fab Goualin, Kate Sharp, Laurie Brewster, Paras Patel and Sophia Wren will take part in the So You Think You're Funny? 2024 final.

NextUp's Biggest Award in Comedy announces nominees

Wednesday 14th August 2024

Twenty Edinburgh Fringe shows have been longlisted for streaming platform NextUp's Biggest Award in Comedy.

Gerard Butler denied entry to Andy Roach's Fringe show

Friday 9th August 2024

It doesn't matter who you are, if you're arriving late to an Edinburgh Fringe show you might not be allowed in.... as film star Gerard Butler discovered.

Small Book on Mental Health returns for 2024

Thursday 8th August 2024

A funding drive underway to distribute the latest version of A Small Book on Mental Health to those working at the Edinburgh Festival.

Psychotherapist questions the Fringe's support for creatives

Thursday 8th August 2024

Psychotherapist Rafaela Nunes is organising some free therapeutic drop-in sessions at the Edinburgh Fringe on the 12th and 13th. She says the Fringe could be doing much more to support creatives.

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