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'I almost died. Just kidding! I only broke my leg': comedians share their Edinburgh fringe horror stories
'I almost died. Just kidding! I only broke my leg': comedians share their Edinburgh fringe horror stories. The fringe can take its toll, but it's all good material, right? Whether it's pukey kisses, sleeping through a gig, or politician-induced paranoia, Ed Byrne, Paul Sinha, Olga Koch et al have lived to tell the tale. Plus! Ten shows to see this year.
The Guardian, 5th August 2023Edinburgh Fringe 2023: 26 Comedy Shows to See
Our Comedy editor picks out a few highlights from this year's Edinburgh Fringe programme. OK, twenty-six highlights...
Polly Glynn, The Skinny, 28th July 2023Edinburgh Fringe 2023: Top Picks - Comedy
From heartfelt stories to tech-savvy mayhem, these comedy shows are set to leave a lasting impression.
Fest Mag, 26th July 2023Female stand-ups pilot Gullible's Travels for Channel 4
Maisie Adam, Sophie Duker, Olga Koch and Catherine Bohart have piloted Gullible's Travels, a new travel series for Channel 4. The quartet shot a taster for the show in Finland in December.
British Comedy Guide, 27th April 2023The Wrestling at Indigo2 review
Glorious chaos as comedians swapped punchlines for punches.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 6th March 2023Just For Laughs London, review
It's a tough job launching a comedy festival in London, given the the city has hundreds of gigs a week anyway. Where Just For Laughs absolutely dominates downtown Montreal for a couple of weeks in July, you could easily be in London and be entirely unaware it was on.
Chortle, 6th March 2023The Wrestling in pictures
Edinburgh hit The Wrestling made a triumphant return last night, with its first London show coming as part of the Just For Laughs festival at the Indigo venue at The O2.
Chortle, 6th March 2023Ed Gamble shows of his lift technique in a photocall for The Wrestling
Ed 'The Gambler' Gamble lifted fellow comic Max Olesker high above The O2 in a photocall to promote the next instalment of The Wrestling.
Chortle, 26th January 2023Radio 4 2023 comedy commissions
Radio 4 has announced a raft of comedy commissions, including the return of Room 101 to the airwaves with Paul Merton as host. Stars involved in other new shows include Jonathan Pie, Maisie Adam, Chris McCausland and Jordan Gray.
British Comedy Guide, 16th January 2023Just For Laughs London adds new names
Among the announcements are the fact that Ed Gamble will be making his debut in The Wrestling, which will also feature Max & Ivan in a tag-team match and Rosie Jones defending her championship belt.
Chortle, 12th December 2022