British Comedy Guide

Brian Ferguson

  • Scottish
  • Actor

Press clippings Page 9

Tim Vine joke voted best one-liner of the Fringe

The English comic has won the title, which is chosen via a public poll from a shortlist drawn up by a panel of leading comedy critics, almost two decades after being winning Perrier's "best newcomer" crown.

Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 19th August 2014

Right on track: The making of Bloody Trams (Link expired)

Edinburgh's trams may have been years late, but the Traverse show exploring the vexed project will be bang on time, finds Brian Ferguson.

Brian Ferguson, WOW247, 4th August 2014

Frankie Boyle set for Edinburgh TV festival

Outspoken Scottish comic Frankie Boyle is to get top billing at this year's Edinburgh International Television Festival despite his career being blighted by a string of high-profile controversies.

Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 25th July 2014

Brian Ferguson: Referendum fails to inspire Fringe

It remains to be seen how much the hosting of the Commonwealth Games and the independence referendum, will overshadow the Fringe - along with the capital's other festivals. While there seems little doubt there will be unprecedented attention on Scotland over the summer, it is not certain this will translate to increased ticket sales.

Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 8th June 2014

Brian Ferguson: Lack of combined effort at Fringe

An almost impossible task which just got more difficult: that is the best description I can give to describe trying to keep tabs on the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year, as, several weeks ahead of the official programme launch, there has been such a haphazard release of information on shows.

Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 21st May 2014

Edinburgh fringe gets down with the referendum

Comedians, musicians, actors, authors and playwrights have revealed they will be taking part in Edinburgh Festival Fringe shows inspired by the debate over Scotland's future.

Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 15th April 2014

Comedy festival bows out at Edinburgh Fringe

The four biggest Edinburgh Festival Fringe operators have ditched their breakaway "comedy festival" - six years after being accused of trying to operate a cartel to squeeze out smaller venues and rival promoters.

Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 21st March 2014

Steve Coogan bemoans commercialisation of Fringe

Comedian Steve Coogan has bemoaned the commercialisation of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe since he shot to fame there two decades ago - saying it has become "swamped" by marketing people and ­promoters.

Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 26th August 2013

Steve Coogan bemoans commercialisation of Fringe

Steve Coogan has bemoaned the commercialisation of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe since he shot to fame there two decades ago - saying it has become "swamped" by marketing people and promoters.

Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 26th August 2013

Underbelly co-founder misses out on Fringe post

Charlie Wood, the co-founder of the Underbelly venues has failed in a bid to win election to the board of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society.

Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 21st August 2013

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