Laura Davis
- Australian
- Stand-up comedian and writer
Press clippings
10 to see at Edinburgh Fringe
Our Managing Editor looks at some practically nailed-on winners for this August.
Kevin Ibbotson-Wight, The Wee Review, 24th July 2024Edinburgh Fringe: 10 Melbourne hits
Comedy shows that have already made a splash down under.
Chortle, 23rd July 2024Life with comedian Laura Davis
"I go for a three hour walk almost every evening, to write".
Ellie Forbes, Scottish Field, 12th July 2024Funny At The Fringe - Laura Davis: Albatross
"Albatross feels like my first Scottish show since I moved here. It's about numbness and connection."
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 3rd July 2024(ISH) Edinburgh Comedy Awards announce longlists
The (ISH) Edinburgh Comedy Awards - the alternative new Fringe-based awards run by volunteers - have announced their longlists.
British Comedy Guide, 14th August 2023Edinburgh Fringe 10x10: Ten wonders from down under
Top shows Chortle previously reviewed in Australia.
Chortle, 20th July 2023Who wants a lockdown one-liner? How comics are covering Covid at Edinburgh Fringe
The festival is in full swing with audiences crammed into comedy clubs. But is our global pandemic the elephant in the room?
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 16th August 2022Australians at Edinburgh Fringe 2022
The 75th Edinburgh Fringe Festival begins this week and, after a bit of an enforced break, there will be a strong contingent of Australian acts (as well as Aussie Expats and adopted Aussies) back in Auld Reeky town raring to tread the boards again. Here is a list of those we could find along with any reviews we have previously written.
Squirrel Comedy, 1st August 2022EdFringe talk: Laura Davis: If This Is It
"I lost my home, my job, almost all my possessions, some family members and a couple of dear friends in this pandemic. Also a pretty good vacuum cleaner but it's obviously not at the top of the list."
Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 31st July 2022Laura Davis interview
The worst thing you can do in comedy is stick to what is obvious.
Kevin Ibbotson-Wight, The Wee Review, 23rd July 2022