Charmian Hughes
- Stand-up comedian
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Line-Up announced for August online Fringe festival
Laughing Horse Comedy has launched its programme of shows today for its 2020 Edinburgh Fringe line-up that has been taken online. The spirit of the Fringe will continue online this year, with a month of comedy shows, plus children's shows, cabaret and spoken word.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 7th July 2020Coronavirus lockdown is costing comedy industry millions
A survey of the comedy industry has revealed that the coronavirus lockdown has cost venues, promoters and comedians millions of pounds. Over a third of responders said they will have to reconsider working in comedy if lockdown continues for another three months or more.
British Comedy Guide, 23rd April 2020Preview: Been there, done that, back & doing it again
There's a school of thought that the Edinburgh Fringe is a Young Person's Game. But actually in recent years it has become an older person's game too. Maybe they are the baby boomer generation who can afford to lose a few grand every August or maybe they just love the thrill of the Fringe and the art of stand-up. Whatever the reasons here are some comedians who know the game inside out and are the collective epitome of a safe pair of comedy hands. And no, they are not listed in descending order of chronology. We'll not be having any age before beauty here. Some of them might not be doing a full Fringe run, but at their age I think we can allow them a few days off. Click on their names for their dates and ticket details.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 22nd July 2019What's the most you have put into a Free Fringe bucket?
Fringe interview.
Chortle, 15th August 2018Who are the unsung heroes of the Fringe?
Little known Fringe heroes.
Chortle, 12th August 2018What will you do on your day off?
'I'm going to take a long hard look at myself'
Chortle, 12th August 2018What track do you come on to and why?
'I sing my own walk-on music as I can't remember my iTunes password'
Chortle, 10th August 2018What is the worst review you have ever had?
'This isn't comedy, this is a cry for help'
Chortle, 9th August 2018What is the weirdest Fringe show you have seen?
'It was just a head slowly appearing then disappearing out of a large bin'
Chortle, 2nd August 2018Charmian Hughes: Bra Trek interview
Kate Stone managed to catch up with Charmian to talk about her new show and why she is not to be confused with Miriam Margolyes...
Kate Stone, Funny Women, 1st August 2018