Luke Toulson
- Stand-up comedian and writer
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Opinion: In praise of previews by Luke Toulson
Preview season is well and truly under way. For comics it is a vital part of the Edinburgh Fringe dominated calendar.
Luke Toulson, Beyond The Joke, 19th June 2015Why are so few comics talking Scottish Independence?
Political stand-up in the UK doesn't measure up to the US success of Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert.
Luke Toulson, The List, 6th August 2014Why I'm a convert to free Fringe shows
Luke Toulson on the positives of going gratis.
Luke Toulson, Chortle, 6th August 2014Luke Toulson: My torrid 12-year affair with the Fringe
By the end of this August, stand-up comedian Luke Toulson will have spent an entire year at the Edinburgh Fringe, as he marks 12 years of performing at the annual festival.
British Comedy Guide, 5th August 2014The Luke Toulson three minute interview
In 2005 Luke Toulson was nominated for the Perrier Best Newcomer Award as half of Toulson & Harvey. In 2007, after a switch to stand-up, he won the Hackney Empire New Act of the Year Final. In 2013 his Edinburgh Festival Fringe solo show was selected as one of the Top 10 Comedy Shows by Amused Moose. Martin Walker asks about Luke's 2014 offering.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 22nd July 2014Edinburgh Fringe Preview: Luke Toulson
He's a funny, quick-thinking storytelling sort of guy who talks about subjects ranging from family and relationships to politics and always finds a fresh angle.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 21st June 2014Why free is the future of the Fringe
Last year, by most standards, I had 'a good Edinburgh'. Audience numbers were good, and those who came to see my show seemed to enjoy themselves, but I lost £6,828 putting it on.
Luke Toulson, Chortle, 4th August 2013Not getting argumentative - Luke Toulson
We've been fans of Luke Toulson ever since he first came to our attention as one half of comedy sketch duo Toulson & Harvey back in the day. We also enjoy his solo stand-up shows, so were glad to see him back in Edinburgh once again. With his new show called [o]Luke Who's Talking[/i], we got him, ahem, talking to Three Weeks.
ThreeWeeks, 21st August 2012Luke Toulson's 'gimmick-free hour of rock-solid comedy'
An interview with Luke Toulson about his new Fringe show.
Tommy Holgate, The Sun, 21st July 2012