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Showstopper! moves to West End via crowdfunding

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical has been a hit at the Edinburgh Fringe for nearly 10 years but, for the first time, it will play a full-length run at a West End theatre, having been partly crowdfunded.

Kev Geoghegan, BBC News, 30th September 2015

Inbetweeners to reunite for wedding of Blake Harrison

Having shot movies in Crete and Australia, the cringeworthy clique will be making waves on the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius to ­celebrate the marriage of Blake Harrison, who plays dopey but lovable Neil ­Sutherland.

Simon Boyle, The Mirror, 19th September 2015

Danny Baker: People assume I'm hiding some dark secret

While the irrepressibly upbeat presenter's talents have earned him a shelf full of awards, his willingness to speak his mind often lands him in hot water.

Alasdair Glennie, The Guardian, 28th August 2015

Lenny Henry: boost diversty with ring-fenced funding

Actor and campaigner says improving diversity is not just about getting "another black or Asian person in Coronation Street or EastEnders"

Jasper Jackson, The Guardian, 25th August 2015

Daniel Tobias: finding the 'funny' in sadness (Link expired)

Daniel Tobias explains why he wanted to make a funny show about the saddest thing that has ever happened to him.

Daniel Tobias, WOW247, 24th August 2015

Idil Sukan: awarding the comedy creatives

If you're a Fringe regular, there is a chance you've seen more of Idil Sukan's work at this Festival than any other artist. Because for over a decade now, she has been behind countless photos and poster designs that you will have seen pasted up all over this city each August (including those pictured here).

Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 21st August 2015

The best new comedians heading to the Fringe

If you're looking for something fresh this year, check out some of these Edinburgh debutantes.

Radio Times, 15th August 2015

The politicians in leading fringe roles

Edinburgh festival has a long tradition of taking on leaders and legislation as dramatic subject matter and this year sees performers' satire as sharp as ever.

Mark Lawson, The Guardian, 14th August 2015

Review: Limmy's book reading

The man behind telly comedy Limmy's Show opened his book reading with a brief megamix of characters from his TV series, addressing audience expectation.

Paul English, Daily Record, 14th August 2015

Funeral of Minder star George Cole held in Reading

The theme tune to the series that made actor George Cole a TV favourite has been played at his funeral.

BBC News, 13th August 2015

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