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Inside Phoebe Waller-Bridge's rise to fame

To some, it may seem like Phoebe Waller-Bridge just showed up out of nowhere, and was suddenly everywhere, and those people might not be all that far off.

Lauren Piester, E! Online, 20th September 2019

President Obonjo announces his own chat show

I talked to comedy critic/judge (Scotsman newspaper, Perrier Awards, Malcolm Hardee Awards) and TV producer (Eurotrash and sundry sport and sex documentaries) Kate Copstick and 'President Obonjo' about their plans for next Sunday's recording in Copstick's Mama Biashara charity shop in Shepherd's Bush, London.

John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 8th September 2019

How many recalls would you consider suitable?

That entirely depends on the type of production and what you will be expected to do in the show. Usually, I think the top limit of recalls should be three, but often I hear of actors being called back 10 times, sometimes even more. And this is ludicrous.

West End Producer, The Stage, 28th August 2019

At the 2019 Edinburgh Fringe - Sid Singh is Inspiring

He helped to beat Donald Trump. Now Sid Singh is spreading the word to Edinburgh Fringe audiences.

British Comedy Guide, 20th August 2019

BBC Studios risk court case from President Obonjo

The claim was that no-one at all at any point in the development and commissioning process had ever heard of or seen the President Obonjo character... (Reminder: the previous BBC response to viewing the President Obonjo character: "We like what you do").

John Fleming's Blog, 12th August 2019

Inside the BBC's first British-Muslim sketch show

They joke about airport security and overindulging over Ramadan. Meet the creators of Muzlamic, the trailblazing comedy exploring the contradictions of modern Muslim life.

Hannah J Davies, The Guardian, 18th July 2019

Has President Obonjo had his identity stolen?

A mad African dictator terrorising his audience for laughs? Count us in. Sounds like a great concept. In fact, we know it's a great concept because someone's successfully been entertaining Fringe audiences with it for years. And his name is President Obonjo.

Robert Peacock, The Wee Review, 18th July 2019

Edinburgh residents can see big Fringe names for fiver

Those living in the city are being given the chance to see a host of top performers at a discounted price.

Robert Fairnie, Edinburgh Live, 17th July 2019

Why are jokes against the Jews still considered OK?

James Harris says the circuit has a blind spot when it comes to antisemitism.

James Harris, Chortle, 10th July 2019

Edinburgh preview: Intolerable Side Effects

Millennial-female-clown rabbit Diane wants to find love but she's having some serious problems with her contraception.

Theatre Weekly, 3rd July 2019

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