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Gagging acts
Blacklisting, censorship, no-platforming, hate-speech laws, the Communications Act, peer pressure: this is not an easy time to make unpopular opinions funny. FRINGEPIG speaks to four comedians who speak up for free speech.
Mister Kipper, FringePig, 20th August 2018Monkey solids!
These days every comedian has a gimmick or a life story to tell. What about those who just throw their RICH, FECUND FUNNY at your face for the ENTIRE 55 minutes? Like these...
Billy Coconuts, FringePig, 14th August 201810 of the most unusual shows to see at the Fringe
From rapping care workers to synchronised swimming on dry land, these shows are her guide to the strange and surprising treats on offer at the Fringe.
Kirsty Fraser, The Herald, 22nd July 201850 Fringe one-liners that deserved to win Funniest Joke
It's been ten years since Dave launched the Funniest Joke of the Fringe award, and there have been some worthy winners over the years. There have, however, been some unlucky losers.
Finlay Greig, i Newspaper, 28th June 2018Britain's Hardest Working Comedians of 2017 announced
Gary Delaney has been announced as Britain's Hardest Working Comedian of 2017, in data analysed by Ents24. The full top 20 is in this story.
British Comedy Guide, 5th December 2017Gary Delaney to tour in 2018 and 2019
One-liner comedian Gary Delaney has announced a new UK tour titled Gagster's Paradise.
British Comedy Guide, 29th November 2017Preview: Live At The Apollo, BBC2
When a show is on its thirteenth series it would be understandable if it was starting to look a bit tired and ragged around the edges. But Live at the Apollo has survived a move - some might say relegation - from BBC1 to BBC2 and established a format that works well and could last for some time yet. In fact judging by the first episode of the new series it is better than ever. Didn't it once feature grinning celebrities in the audience in the past? There is none of that in episode one, just wall-to-wall all killer no filler genuine laughs.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th November 2017100 of the best ever jokes & one-liners from the Fringe
For a taste of what to expect, we've put together a rather epic list of some of the best jokes and one-liners that have had audiences giggling in the Scottish capital over recent years.
i Newspaper, 4th August 2017Fringe best jokes from the last 10 years
Try not to wet yourself with these classic jokes from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Daily Record, 27th July 2017Preview: Stand Up for Refugees, Comedy Box
The Comedy Box-hosted Stand Up for Refugees (June 12) aims at raising money for, and awareness of this huge humanitarian crisis. Comic and co-curator Tiernan Douieb tells us more.
Steven Wright, Bristol 24/7, 29th May 2017