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(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 2023Is this the future of comedy? The AI acts taking to the stage at the Edinburgh Fringe
From Courtney Pauroso's invention, Vanessa 5000, which pokes fun at the emerging technology, to improv led by AI, artificial intelligence is having an impact at this year's Edinburgh Fringe.
Katie Spencer, Sky News, 7th August 2023Pierre Novellie on the highs and lows of Edinburgh
"Such towering human effort is poured into the Fringe... and it just melts like snow at the end of August"
Chortle, 28th July 2023Edinburgh Fringe Q&A - Pierre Novellie
"Could comedians lodge with kindly grandmas?"
Ross Crae, The Sunday Post, 25th July 2023Fringe in 5 - Pierre Novellie
Amy chats to Pierre Novellie as he prepares to take his show to Edinburgh Fringe.
Amy Rye, Lost in Theatreland, 19th July 2023Phil Wang: Wang in There, Baby! review
While the British Malaysian performer may not be delivering anything too interesting, unique or poignant, he knows his role in the circuit and delivers whimsical observations on British culture in a very gentle, albeit predictable way.
Cameron Wright, Narc Magazine, 24th May 2023Pierre Novellie: 'A heckler diagnosed my Asperger's so fair play to him'
The comedian on his worst gig, preshow rituals and receiving an ASD diagnosis after an audience intervention.
Liam Pape, The Guardian, 22nd May 2023Channel 4's Jokes Only A ... Can Tell back with immigrants & NHS staff
Channel 4 has ordered an expanded second series of its diverse stand-up showcase Jokes Only A ... Can Tell, featuring immigrants, NHS workers, the neurodivergent, Muslim, Indian, Scottish and Northern Irish comedians.
British Comedy Guide, 18th March 2023Pierre Novellie review
If most things are just middling, Novellie's comedy is an exception to the rule.
Katerina Partolina Schwartz, Broadway Baby, 4th February 2023Pierre Novellie review
Pierre Novellie would probably be quite happy with a 3 star review. As he intimates, 3 stars means 'fine'. After all, it's a 6 out of 10. But perhaps he deserves more. Let's give him 3.5 stars.
Richard Maguire, The Reviews Hub, 1st February 2023