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Nica Burns Performance

Nica Burns's Fringe launch speech

  • Sunday 4th August 2019

Nica Burns, founder and Director of Dave's Edinburgh Comedy Awards, delivered a speech today on the current and future of the Fringe to industry guests. Here is its text.

The Secret Reviewer Performance

The Secret Reviewer #5: The Fringe

  • Thursday 1st August 2019

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: reviewing at the Edinburgh Festival.

Andrew Roach Performance

DLT invests in Andrew Roach Talent

  • Wednesday 31st July 2019

DLT Entertainment has announced a major investment in talent agency Andrew Roach Talent.

Howard Cohen Production

Howard Cohen joins Expectation

  • Wednesday 31st July 2019

Howard Cohen has joined independent production company Expectation as a head of development.

Party's Over. Image shows from L to R: Drew (Kiell Smith-Bynoe), Christine Tobin (Ingrid Oliver), Jones (Justin Edwards), Henry Tobin (Miles Jupp), Natalie (Emma Sidi). Copyright: BBC Writing

Paul Doolan and Jon Hunter interview

  • Monday 29th July 2019

Paul Doolan and Jon Hunter, the writers of Radio 4's Party's Over, talks about creating comedy, and offer up some sitcom writing tips.

Ask The Industry Podcast. Simon Caine Performance

Edinburgh Fringe advice

  • Friday 26th July 2019

A collection of top tips related to the Edinburgh Fringe from contributors to the Ask The Industry podcast.

Dominic Brigstocke. Copyright: BFI Production

Making Horrible Histories: The Movie - Rotten Romans

  • Friday 26th July 2019

As Horrible Histories: The Movie - Rotten Romans bursts into cinemas, we chat to director Dominic Brigstocke about directing and transferring the TV hit to the silver screen.

CV Writing

How to write a great biography

  • Friday 26th July 2019

Writing a biography is a tricky thing. It can feel deeply unnatural. Bragging, even. But here are seven tips to help you sell yourself effectively.

WareFringe 2019. Maria Shehata. Copyright: Terence Whiskin Performance

The Road to the WareFringe, Part 3

  • Friday 19th July 2019

Si Hawkins has been taking us behind the scenes as he launches a little comedy festival. The four-show all-dayer has now occurred, so here Si shares the lessons he took away from the day.

Eleanor Morton Performance

Eleanor Morton: Seven Rules For The Life (During The Fringe)

  • Friday 12th July 2019

In this great article, Eleanor Morton offers advice to comics who are feeling daunted about the Edinburgh Fringe.