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Fringe on wheels
Comedian Sian Davies prepared for her 2022 Fringe by sustaining a clean break through her right ankle. The solution? Wheels...
Sian Davies, British Comedy Guide, 15th August 2022How class and money are taking centre stage at the Fringe
Barriers of social class and economics have long made it hard for comedians and theatre makers to bring their work to the Fringe. But now, says David Pollock, they're fighting back.
David Pollock, The Scotsman, 8th August 2022Fringe 2022: Six debut comics set to make a splash this year
For those heading to the Fringe, here are six newcomers not to miss.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 8th August 2022Fringe performers pitch tents and caravans as rents in the city double
Comics say they are being priced out, with venue directors warning that future of the event is under threat.
Rachel Hall, The Guardian, 4th August 2022A digital pint with... Sian Davies
It's a smashing interview with an empowering sense that our industry disruptors are ready to fight for their place on the stage.
Jake Mace, Binge Fringe, 25th July 2022It's about time: Sian Davies makes Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut
After winning Leicester Comedy Festival's Best Debut Show award in 2020, the pandemic paused Sian's Fringe debut.
Katy Davies, Entertainment Focus, 21st July 2022Best in Class announce All-Star Benefit show
The show boasts a stellar lineup of Frankie Boyle, 2014 Funny Women Awards winner Jayde Adams, Sikisa, and Angela Barnes, with even more acts to be announced. Best in Class founder and 2019 Funny Women Awards finalist Sian Davies will host the 90-minute extravaganza at Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose in the Big Yin on the 17th August.
Funny Women, 5th July 2022Best in Class All Star benefit show featuring Frankie Boyle, Jayde Adams and more
Best in Class have announced an All Star Benefit Show taking place at Edinburgh Fringe.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 24th June 2022Sian Davies interview
I'm so excited to watch shows!
On The Mic, 21st June 2022Best in Class: Championing Working Class Comedy
With preparations for the Fringe well underway and spiralling costs a focal point for many, we talk to Best in Class about creating opportunity for working-class comedians.
The Skinny, 15th June 2022