Edinburgh Fringe
The Edinburgh Festival is the place for live performers to showcase what they can do.
Six of the best: Fringe tips
- Wednesday 7th August 2024
How to make the most of your time at the Fringe.
How to PR yourself
- Tuesday 26th September 2023
In this piece, we explain how to publicise your live show yourself.
Directing live comedy
- Thursday 21st September 2023
In this piece, we discuss the benefits of hiring a director to work on your live show.
Should you hire a publicist?
- Friday 15th September 2023
In this piece, we talk through the importance of publicity. Should you hire a PR?
The Secret Reviewer #53: August and Everything After
- Tuesday 1st August 2023
Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Oh f*ck, it's Edinburgh Fringe, 2023.
10 hacks for dealing with jealousy at the Fringe
- Thursday 27th July 2023
Ahead of his first Edinburgh Fringe, US comic Lucas O'Neil shares tips for dealing with jealousy learned through his own years of hard graft to date.
Katy & Karen Koren on the Gilded Balloon
- Monday 24th July 2023
It's been a challenging few years for the Edinburgh Fringe. We spoke to Karen Koren and Katy Koren of the Gilded Balloon about adapting to these difficult times and the Fringe's future.
BCG Pro Sessions video: Carla Speight
- Thursday 13th July 2023
Watch back our Zoom session with publicist and brand consultant Carla Speight. It's packed with advice on how to catch the attention of the media and then market your comedy project to them.
Tips for Edinburgh performers
- Tuesday 2nd August 2022
There're loads of things that can make performing at the Edinburgh Festival for a month more stressful than it needs to be. Hopefully these tips from Adele Cliff can help you avoid some of them.
Edinburgh Fringe and new comedians: What's in it for you?
- Tuesday 12th July 2022
Stand-up Steve Mclean has been performing at the Edinburgh Fringe since 2014. As he prepares to host The West End New Act of the Year Showcase at this year's festival, he answers some FAQs and offers some advice to those thinking of attending the festival for the first time...