Aaron Simmonds
- Stand-up comedian
Press clippings
ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards returns with Jones Bootmaker sponsor
The ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards have confirmed details of their return at the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, with a new cash sponsor.
British Comedy Guide, 29th July 2024(ISH) Edinburgh Comedy Awards announce longlists
The (ISH) Edinburgh Comedy Awards - the alternative new Fringe-based awards run by volunteers - have announced their longlists.
British Comedy Guide, 14th August 2023Edinburgh Fringe: All the must-see Jewish acts
Planning your trip to the Fringe this August? We've picked the best shows to see.
Hannah Gillott, The Jewish Chronicle, 28th July 2023Edinburgh Fringe 10x10: Ten disability themed shows
With stairs absolutely everywhere, Edinburgh is not the most accessible of cities for a major arts festival. Nonetheless, here are ten comedy shows offering new and personal perspectives on disability.
Chortle, 21st July 2023Review: Fast Fringe at Leicester Square Theatre
This bumper London edition of Edinburgh treat Fast Fringe is a wham-bam parade of quick-as-lightning stand up, sketches and musical comedy. The night is the perfect fringe megamix of three-minute wonders, perfect for those with goldfish-like attention spans.
Rupert Dannreuther, To Do List, 17th July 2023EdFringe Talk: Aaron Simmonds: Baby Steps
"The huge challenge of Edfringe is probably a big part of what makes it such an amazing and satisfying experience overall."
Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 12th July 2023Best of the Fest: Edinburgh 2023
From animal magic to freedom fighting showgirls, Danielle Goldstein picks the finest ways to have fun at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Danielle Goldstein, Jewish Renaissance, 4th July 2023Pleasance puts lots more Edinburgh shows on sale
The second Edinburgh Fringe announcement for the Pleasance Theatre Trust is a whopper with returning award-winning acts, amazing newcomers, European sensations, shows with fun for all the family and political chatterings.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 28th March 2023Mark Watson launches online-only comedy festival Access
Mark Watson is launching an online-only comedy festival for stand-up fans that can't get to live gigs, featuring himself, Alex Horne, Tim Key, Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Sarah Keyworth among others. He is also recording a fourth series of Mark Watson Talks A Bit About Life for Radio 4.
British Comedy Guide, 2nd December 2022Laura Lexx hosts Radio 4 stand-up showcase
Laura Lexx is to host a new Radio 4 stand-up showcase, giving a platform to comedians who've never appeared on the station before.
British Comedy Guide, 10th November 2022