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Statement from Edinburgh Fringe re: coronavirus
The Edinburgh Fringe has issued the following regarding the Coronavirus outbreak.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 13th March 2020Extra shows added for David Baddiel's Trolls show
David Baddiel has added extra dates to his acclaimed Trolls: Not The Dolls tour.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 13th March 2020Tim Minchin releases single from debut studio album
Groundbreaking Australian musician Tim Minchin today releases the first single from his debut studio album via BMG.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 13th March 2020Line up for Bristol Comedy Garden revealed
This year's Bristol Comedy Garden returns to Queen Square (June 3rd-7th) for a ninth edition of the South West's biggest comedy festival.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 12th March 2020Iain Stirling postpones gigs
"I'm a bit under the weather and while I'd usually be very happy to soldier on, with the current situation me and my team think it's correct to take the precautionary measure of postponing my gig in London tonight, as well as my dates next week in Bristol and Brighton."
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 12th March 2020Daniel Sloss writes his first book
Daniel Sloss has written his first book. It is called Everyone You Hate is Going to Die: And Other Comforting Thoughts on Family, Friends, Sex, Love and More Things That Ruin Your Life.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 12th March 2020Scottish Covid-19 measures raises fears about Fringe
The measures announced by Nicola Sturgeon to tackle Covid-19 may add to concerns about this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The Scottish First Minister has advised that mass gatherings of over 500 attendees should be cancelled from next week.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 12th March 2020Altitude Comedy Festival 2020 cancelled
The Altitude Comedy Festival, which was due to take place in Mayrhofen in Austria at the end of March, has been cancelled.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 12th March 2020Catherine Cohen postpones shows due to coronavirus
In light of upcoming travel restrictions between the US and Europe caused by COVID-19, Catherine's remaining dates in London will be rescheduled until later in the year.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 12th March 2020TV review: Breeders, Sky One
The first episode positively zips by. It lasts about 25 minutes, though I guess if you took the fucks out of it, it would be around a quarter of an hour.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 9th March 2020