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John Hastings

John Hastings

  • Canadian
  • Stand-up comedian

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Edinburgh Fringe 2023 Announces New Comedy, Theatre, Cabaret and All Inclusive Shows

Edinburgh Fringe Festival just announced a new round of shows and artists performing this year.

Issue Wire, 21st June 2023

New celebs on the horizon in Edinburgh

Edinburgh Fringe shows continue to be confirmed.

Just Celebrity Magazine, 18th June 2023

John Hastings: Five Things I Wish Someone Told Me When I First Became A Professional Comedian

"I write it. I wish it was more than that. I sit down every day and I write it out and then I edit it. I try it on stage then I write and edit more. It's not pretty or sexy but boy oh boy. It works."

Yitzi Weiner, Medium.com, 23rd May 2023

John Hastings interview

Award-winning Canadian comedian John Hastings returns to the Edinburgh Fringe this August with his latest show: The Time They Are A John Hastings.

Karen Woodham, Blazing Minds, 10th May 2023

John Hastings interview

Win the award! Buy the Castle!

Entertainment Now, 18th August 2022

Are 'woke mobs' killing comedy? You must be joking, say top Fringe comedians

Every week there's some new claim that comedy is being ruined by 'woke' mobs out to destroy freedom of speech. Is that really true?

Neil Mackay, The Herald, 7th August 2022

Fringe Q&A: John Hastings

Both moods of John Hastings answer our questions.

Ben Venables, Fest Mag, 7th August 2022

John Hastings on advice

Take my advice... and ignore everyone's advice.

John Hastings, Chortle, 25th July 2022

What's the best music to walk on to? Fringe comedians have their say

RGM asked a host of comedians of Edinburgh Fringe past and present, which music they use to walk on to and for heaven's sake why? ....This is what they had to say.

Fran Jolley, Reyt Good Magazine, 25th July 2022

Interview with comedian John Hastings

John talks about Edinburgh Festival Fringe, how your background shouldn't impede your career choices, and also offers a measured reflection on cancel culture in society.

Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 13th July 2022

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