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Stephen Fry

Stephen Fry

  • 67 years old
  • English
  • Actor, writer, comedian and author

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Edinburgh preview: Returning Champions

It's hard to stay away from Edinburgh whether you are new to the comedy game or an old hand. This year there are a number of brilliant comedians coming back who have won the Edinburgh Comedy Award, best known as the Perrier but now sponsored by digital channel Dave. You can only win the top award once and there are certainly easier ways to make money, so why come back? It must be for the sheer fun and the incredible buzz of the Fringe.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th July 2019

Fry & McKellen back campaign for Joe Orton statue

Ian McKellen and Stephen Fry are among those backing a fundraising campaign to erect a statue of comic playwright Joe Orton in his hometown of Leicester.

Giverny Masso, The Stage, 25th July 2019

Stephen Fry co-launches sex offence anonymity campaign

Stephen Fry and Sir Cliff Richard are among those backing radio DJ Paul Gambaccini, who is leading calls for sexual offence suspects to be given anonymity until they are charged, saying the law is "out of balance".

BBC, 1st July 2019

Blackadder stars meet to discuss Series 5

The stars of Blackadder have reportedly agreed to reunite, after having met up in London to discuss the idea of bringing back the hit sitcom.

British Comedy Guide, 30th June 2019

Stephen Fry & Michelle Obama help drive audiobook boom

Money spent on audiobooks in the UK almost doubled in 2018, helped by the likes of Michelle Obama, Mel B and Stephen Fry.

BBC, 26th June 2019

Kind Hearts And Coronets gets stage adaptation by Stephen Fry

One of British cinema's most celebrated comedies, Kind Hearts And Coronets, has been adapted for the stage by Stephen Fry. Producers hope to open the play in the West End next year.

British Comedy Guide, 21st June 2019

Fringe 2019: 50 theatre, comedy and dance shows to see

50 different shows to see.

Mark Fisher, Lyndsey Winship and Brian Logan, The Guardian, 14th June 2019

LGBT awards: Stephen Fry given lifetime honour

Stephen Fry and Paul O'Grady were among those honoured at the 2019 British LGBT awards for defending the community and advancing LGBT rights.

BBC, 18th May 2019

Is Stephen Fry a white supremacist?

No. But some people on Twitter want him to clarify.

Spiked, 15th May 2019

Stephen Fry announces first UK tour in nearly 40 years

Stephen Fry will embark on his first UK tour for nearly 40 years this summer, with his show Mythos: A Trilogy - Gods. Heroes. Men.

British Comedy Guide, 2nd May 2019

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