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Ten former Chortle Student Award competitors
It's the 13th year of the Chortle Student Comedy Award, with former entrants going on to be familiar faces on TV, the comedy circuit and at festivals.
Chortle, 26th July 2016Fringe Q&As: David Elms
David Elms on why Edinburgh is the New York to London's LA.
The Herald, 29th August 2015Ten songs to soundtrack your Fringe
David Elms is the selector.
David Elms, Chortle, 26th August 2015Tats Nkonzo, In Cahoots and David Elms visit #WOWwagon (Link expired)
South African comedian Tats Nkonzo, sketch duo In Cahoots and stand-up David Elms came along to the #WOWwagon to tell us about their shows and share their Fringe survival tips.
Alex Watson, WOW247, 8th August 2015Edinburgh preview: David Elms
It's tempting to put performers into a box. I was thinking about that when I wrote about Joseph Morpurgo and the same applies to David Elms.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 12th July 2015Let's all go to SWAG next week
David Elms has a new short film and everyone from comedy is involved somehow...
Andrew Mickel, Such Small Portions, 21st September 2014The David Elms three minute interview
Thoughtful romantic David Elms whispers from the rooftops in this, his charming and inventive Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut show. Expect songs, some chat, a touch of romance and a few little surprises, big gestures, and a bit with a Rubik's Cube. Martin Walker asks for more info on the show.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 20th July 2014This week's new live comedy
Previews of Josh Widdicombe, Fern Brady and David Elms.
James Kettle, The Guardian, 16th May 2014Musical Comedy Awards 2014 final
There was a contest, but there was no competition. David Elms won the Musical Comedy Awards last night, standing head and shoulders above the other finalists for the wit and invention he brought to a much-maligned genre.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 26th April 2014Review: Musical Comedy Awards Final
David Elms had such an intimate low-key style it looked as if he was about to suck the energy out of the room as he shuffled on with his guitar. But Elms is a confident, assured performer with a nicely twisted, unpredictable sense of humour and he handled the cool welcome brilliantly, soon getting everyone onside.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 26th April 2014