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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.