Press clippings
Comedy picks to help you get the best out of the Fringe
Every year, Paul Levy asks me for a list of the top ten 'must-see' comedy shows at Edinburgh Fringe. This year there are 1,520 comedy shows to see. Working through the list, it is clear that ten isn't going to do it.
Fringe Review, 21st July 2024Just The Tonic announces Edinburgh Fringe shows
Just The Tonic's 2024 Edinburgh Fringe programme has announced 128 incredible shows so far with tickets on sale now.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 11th April 2024North West Comedy Awards 2024 nominees announced
Dan Tiernan, Hayley Ellis, Jamie Hutchinson and Phil Ellis are amongst the nominees for the North West Comedy Awards 2024.
British Comedy Guide, 11th December 2023Promoter under fire for launching a 'degrading' comedy night
A comedy promoter is coming under fire for staging a show that encourages the audience to throw things at comedians. Sam Rhodes will be giving punters beanbags to hurl at acts they don't like in his new gong-show style night in London. The comic who faces the fewest projectiles will receive £30.
Chortle, 6th June 2023Radio 4 orders free speech comedy show Unsafe Space, despite protests
Radio 4 has commissioned Unsafe Space, a "provocative" comedy and debate show championing free speech and broader class representation, despite protesters allegedly threatening to shut it down by blowing airhorns during the recording.
British Comedy Guide, 8th December 2022Hot Water Comedy Club review
Reviews of Phil Chapman and Freddie Quinne.
geegeevonb, A Young(ish) Perspective, 6th November 2022How to save money at the Fringe AND be a better comic
"There is a way acts can enhance their reputation without the financial burden of putting on a show."
Freddy Quinne, Giggle Beats, 29th July 2015Freddy Quinne answers 10 Edinburgh Fringe Questions
Freddy Quinne is one of the hosts of the Gag Reflex Presents shows. He shares a funny story about parmesan cheese, and more.
British Comedy Guide, 28th July 2015