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Josie Long
Josie Long

Josie Long

  • 42 years old
  • English
  • Actor, writer and stand-up comedian

Press clippings Page 15

Ten legends of the Fringe festival

It wouldn't be the same without them. Here are ten Fringe institutions, back again for 2016.

Chortle, 27th July 2016

Who's representing your city at the Edinburgh Fringe? (Link expired)

Edinburgh is world famous for its annual Festival Fringe (5-29 Aug) which showcases performing arts from across the world, but focusses mainly on comedy.

Alex Watson, WOW247, 26th July 2016

Fringe preview: The Stand

Iconic Edinburgh venue keeps its finger on the Fringe pulse with an exciting programme of established names and up-and-coming talent.

Kevin Wight, TV Bomb, 26th July 2016

Review: Marcus Brigstocke hosts Prince Fest, Latitude

Marcus Brigstocke is as much a fixture of Latitude as the spray-painted pink sheep. But while it's usually his skills as an opinionated liberal-leftie comedian that are called into play, this year he drew upon a different talent: his previous job as a podium dancer.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 17th July 2016

BBC Three publishes new Top Ten series

BBC Three has launched a new online web series in which comedians list their 'Top Tens' on a subject of their choosing. Additionally, it is inviting fans to submit their own lists.

British Comedy Guide, 14th July 2016

Behind the Scenes, The Alternative Comedy Experience

Four comedians talk about their experiences in The Alternative Comedy Experience, a recording of alternative Fringe Festival acts, put together by Stewart Lee.

Anglonerd, 4th July 2016

20 stand-up comedy recommendations for Fringe 2016

Once again Laugh Out London has delved into its collective comedy brain to bring you 20 stand-up comedy recommendations for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016.

Laugh Out London, 4th July 2016

Review: Bristol Comedy Garden

Bringing such intellect and masterful delivery to The Big Top on its opening night, Stewart Lee has set the standard high at this year's Comedy Garden.

Serena Cherry, Bristol 24/7, 30th June 2016

Stand-up: unpretentious but often anti-intellectual

Comedians tend to apologise for making any highbrow references in their material. I wish more felt at ease quoting poetry like Liam Williams.

Brian Logan, The Guardian, 24th June 2016

Fringe 2016: comedy shows that should deliver

The fringe lineup is out: try Robert Newman's Brain Show, Josie Long's investigations and Michelle Wolf, one of Chris Rock's Oscars speechwriters.

Brian Logan, The Guardian, 10th June 2016

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