Press clippings
Keeping busy
We asked some of the festival's busiest comedians (Raul Kohli, Stephanie Laing, Sid Singh and Chris Turner) to tell us a bit about performing multiple shows every day.
British Comedy Guide, 21st August 2024Stand-up Stephanie Laing on conquering her fear of public dancing
She used to love cutting a rug - until she gave up drinking. Now, the comic has used dance to heal her wounded self-esteem - and explore the funny side of contemporary choreography.
Lyndsey Winship, The Guardian, 14th August 2024Funny At The Fringe - Stephanie Laing: Rudder
"Rudder is a show that combines dance and comedy."
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 26th July 2024Interview with comedian and writer Stephanie Laing
"I've done years where I've been focused on getting good reviews or selling out the show, but I think it's better if you just remember it's a really really enjoyable way to spend a month of your life."
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 24th July 2024EdFringe Talk: Stephanie Laing: Rudder
"I've had really tough fringes where I didn't rest enough and mostly ate waffles and nutella, and it just wasn't sustainable for a full month."
Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 3rd July 2024On the Mic Picks: Stephanie Laing
"Her imagination has no filter, her work is as honest and offbeat as it is hilarious."
On The Mic, 28th June 2024Fringe Quickies: 14 - Stephanie Laing: Rudder
"I take most of my clothes off at the end, which is hopefully exciting for the audience's hearts rather than filling them with abject terror."
WJ Quinn, The Quintessential Review, 16th June 2024Union JACK Radio launches live comedy nights
Digital radio station Union JACK is launching a series of stand-up comedy nights in Manchester, Bristol, Hull and Leicester, highlights from which it'll broadcast in a new weekly show.
British Comedy Guide, 9th August 2021James Corden to star in Amazon Prime comedy drama Mammals
James Corden is returning to UK television screens, starring alongside Sally Hawkins in Mammals, a comedy drama series for Amazon Prime.
British Comedy Guide, 13th July 2021Art exhibition showcasing work by comedians opens
Art Is The Best Medicine, an exhibition showcasing the artwork of comedians, has opened in London. It runs until 20th December.
British Comedy Guide, 13th December 2019