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Live At The Apollo. Desiree Burch. Copyright: Open Mike Productions
Desiree Burch

Desiree Burch

  • American
  • Actor, writer and stand-up comedian

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Fringe 2017 - Nasty Women on the Fringe

Guests include: Ayesha Hazarika, Lucy Porter, Shazia Mirza, Yuriko Kotani, Viv Groskop, Juliet Meyers, Rosie Wilby, Susan Murray, Jane Hill, Pippa Evans, Janey Godley, Jo Jo Sutherland, Kate Smurthwaite, Desiree Birch, Jenny Collier, Kelly D Hunter, Jing Lusi, Bisha K Ali and more.

Kara Alberts, The Edinburgh Reporter, 25th July 2017

Fringe 2017: Top picks and tips

With its 3,398 shows across 300 venues, we guide you through the world's largest arts festival.

Sarah Bradbury, The Independent, 18th July 2017

11 international comedy recommendations at the Fringe

We've compiled some of our favourite international comedians who will be putting on shows at the Festival this year.

Laugh Out London, 17th July 2017

The ones to watch: comedy

Who will be funniest at this year's Fringe? Ben Williams selects the best of the bunch

Ben Williams, Fest Mag, 15th July 2017

Fringe 2017 - Bob Slayer's Heroes of Fringe

Known for its creative programming, guerrilla tactics and innovative Pay What You Want model, Bob Slayer's Heroes - returning to Edinburgh for its sixth year - is guided by the passionate belief that performers should come first. Its artists always take the lion's share of ticket sales and enjoy total creative freedom.

Rosemary Kaye, The Edinburgh Reporter, 7th July 2017

Fringe 2017: the comedy shows you should book now

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the best place to see comedy heavyweights perform alongside up and coming talent.

Rebecca Monks, i Newspaper, 5th July 2017

Heroes of Fringe: Launch Show review

Last night's showcase packed in 20 eclectic acts performing the briefest of samples of their wares (and fans of such a pacy format should be aware of Chortle's own Fast Fringe coming up on the 25th). As Simon Morley, co-creator of Puppetry of the Penis, pointed out: 'I've travelled the world getting my cock out, and I'm the most normal person on the bill', as his practised storytelling seemed a poor fit with the other oddballs.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 13th June 2017

Laugh a minute: Edinburgh festival's 2017 comedy lineup

Sara Pascoe looks at life after a breakup, Trygve Wakenshaw brings his baby on stage, and Alexei Sayle, Ruby Wax and talkshow king Craig Ferguson all return to the fringe this year.

Brian Logan, The Guardian, 8th June 2017

Desiree Burch review

A stellar stand-up set about racism, sex and self-esteem.

Brian Logan, The Guardian, 21st March 2017

Video: Witty comebacks to sexist banter

It is a sad reality that sexist jokes and banter continue to be a part of many women's lives. Sometimes you might wish you had the perfect comeback, so how can you get the last laugh? We asked four comedians - Tiff Stevenson, Ellie Taylor, Desiree Burch and Shazia Mirza - to give us their wittiest responses to common sexist comments.

Derrick Evans, BBC, 8th March 2017

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