Konstantin Kisin
- Writer and stand-up comedian
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Culture of victimhood and PC is destroying comedy
Are we living in a culture of offence? Do more and more of us get triggered by words? Is political correctness killing comedy? As a comedian in the final week of my show about freedom of speech at the Edinburgh Fringe, it certainly feels like it.
Konstantin Kisin, The Telegraph, 22nd August 2019Right-wing comics are bringing variety back to Fringe
I've been coming to the Edinburgh Fringe for five years, but this is the first time I've dipped my toe into the stormy waters of performing.
Iain Dale, The Spectator, 15th August 2019Konstantin Kisin recalls his most memorable gigs
'It was the least enjoyable hour of my life'
Konstantin Kisin, Chortle, 14th August 2019In conversation with Konstantin Kisin
Konstantin Kisin, once himself a student at the University of Edinburgh, sat down for a chat with The Student as he reflected on his debut Fringe show, Orwell That Ends Well, and the implications of the messages he is spreading.
Sam Bayliss, The Student Newspaper, 14th August 2019Is stand-up too woke and ruining things for audiences?
At this year's Fringe, the battle lines are drawn between shows defending the comedian's right to offend and less divisive offerings.
Rachael Healy, i Newspaper, 6th August 2019Why comedy is turning conservative
Five right-leaning comedians appearing at this year's Fringe tell Mark Smith why it's happening and why, this year, the joke's on the lefties.
Mark Smith, The Herald, 3rd August 2019Interview with Konstantin Kisin
"I'd love to meet a medieval court jester who succeeded in entertaining the court and helping his ruler to see sense at the same time."
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 23rd July 2019An interview with Konstantin Kisin
The Russians DO have a wicked sense of humour... Konstantin Kisin is living proof.
The Mumble, 18th July 2019Fringe 10x10: Ten contrarians
Ten acts challenging the liberal consensus.
Chortle, 17th July 201950 word Fringe pitch: Konstantin Kisin
This time it's the turn of... Konstantin Kisin.
The Reviews Hub, 8th July 2019