Brian Ferguson
- Scottish
- Actor
Press clippings Page 10
Nica Burns says comedy still strong at Fringe
The organiser of the most coveted Fringe prize has denied suggestions comedy's domination of the event is on the wane - but admitted to concerns about the quality of free events.
Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 5th August 2013Edinburgh Fringe promoter rejects elitism claim
A leading Edinburgh Festival Fringe promoter has hit back at claims the event is run by "posh English blokes".
Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 26th July 2013Edinburgh Festival Fringe elitist, director claims
A leading producer and director has mounted an attack on the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, branding it elitist, claiming it is dominated by "posh English blokes" running major venues.
Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 24th July 2013Tickling jock: 75 years of the funniest Scots
An unlikely partnership between Kenneth McKellar and the Monty Python team is part of an exhibition celebrating some of Scotland's funniest comics which opens on Saturday, finds Brian Ferguson.
Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 21st February 2013Comedy on the cards for Scottish BAFTAs
Twelve months on from controversy over a depressing shortlist dominated by Neds and The Scheme, comedy is set to claim top honours at this year's Scottish Baftas.
Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 24th October 2012Promoter seeks Fringe public break
Edinburgh would get a new public holiday under plans put forward by a leading Fringe promoter to help boost tickets sales at the end of the Festival.
Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 1st September 2012Who beat Olympic effect and who didn't...
Edinburgh's Festival venues have reported a mixed year after many shows went head to head with the London Olympics, The Scotsman can reveal.
Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 27th August 2012Nichol claims Fringe flyposting is polluting Edinburgh
One of the Fringe's leading comics has claimed Edinburgh is being "polluted" by the amount of flyposting by his fellow comedians.
Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 20th August 2012Free Fringe shows come of age in the battle for awards
Free comedy shows are now as important to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe as ticketed events, the organiser of the main comedy awards has said.
Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 6th August 2012Council leaders moot Fringe ticket tax plan
Council leaders in Edinburgh want festival-goers to pay more for their tickets to help ease the burden on the taxpayer for the city's hosting of major events.
Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 24th September 2011