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TV preview: Borderline
Much is made of how Borderline is part-improvised, though it's the result, not the process, that matters, and the subdued tone does mean it's relatively short on laugh-out-loud moments, though there are plenty of droll smiles. And while the characters are engaging, they don't have the strong personalities that would make Borderline an appointment-to-view, though that's always a hard call to make from just one episode before we know them properly.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 2nd August 2016Ten 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 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