Russell Kane

Smokescreens & Castles was a kind of coming-of-age show for comedian Russell Kane, winning him the Edinburgh Comedy Award. Filmed in front of an audience in his home town of Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, it sees the erudite comic recalling growing up there. He explores his family and in particular his relationship with his father - "a combination of Superman and Boycie".

Russell Kane switches Fringe venue over acoustics

Russell Kane has quit his Edinburgh Fringe venue after complaining about noise problems.

Russell Kane, comedian: Fringe Q&A

Standup Russell Kane talks to Brian Logan about issues with echoes, the lesser stresses of books, and biological clocks.

Russell Kane talks pop music, Indian food and bad hair

The comic and author answers our questions ahead of his appearances at Book Festival and Fringe.

Edinburgh comics after they come off stage: in pictures

From Kristen Schaal to Russell Kane, Stewart Lee to David O'Doherty, see comics caught when their defences are down - just moments after they come off stage, photographed at last year's Edinburgh festival by Nick Collett. An exhibition of these photographs, made possible by EdinburghisFunny, is on now at the Underbelly bar and cafe.

The best of comedy at the 2012 Fringe

Dylan Moran, Tim Key, Russell Kane, Jimmy Carr amongst big names set to perform.

Russell Kane interview

Russell Kane is not afraid to commit - so he has committed himself to sleeping around and avoiding serious relationships for six months.

Russell Kane quits I'm a Celebrity spin-off series

Comic Russell Kane is leaving ITV2's I'm A Celebrity spin-off after three years.

Russell Kane looking for romance in Edinburgh

Don't all rush at once, ladies, but Russell Kane is single and ready to enjoy all that the Edinburgh Festival Fringe has to offer.