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Edinburgh Fringe review: Phil Wang, Mellow Yellow

Edinburgh Fringe review: Phil Wang, Mellow Yellow

Phil Wang has packed a lot into his first quarter century. President of Cambridge Footlights; two prestigious student comedy awards: appearances on BBC radio and TV. So does comedy fame and fortune lie ahead?

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Edinburgh Fringe review: Luke Benson Makes Something Of Himself

Edinburgh Fringe review: Luke Benson Makes Something Of Himself

The early signs were unconvincing. Outside, heavy showers thinned the passing trade.

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Edinburgh Fringe 2014: five shows for children

Edinburgh Fringe 2014: five shows for children

The Edinburgh Fringe has a ton of great shows for kids. And the good news is that there’s lots of free entertainment too.

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Edinburgh Fringe 2014: our improv picks

Edinburgh Fringe 2014: our improv picks

There’s over 70 improv shows to choose from at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe; here’s our selection of five shows for lovers of spontaneous fun.

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Edinburgh Fringe 2014: our sketch show picks

Edinburgh Fringe 2014: our sketch show picks

So, you like sketch shows? Is that familiar faces, rising stars or complete unknowns? Double acts, threesomes or troupes?

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Last Stop Before Edinburgh 2014: the programme

Last Stop Before Edinburgh 2014: the programme

One venue, two days, a clutch of comedians. Silly Billies, the promoters behind Newcastle’s new Last Stop Before Edinburgh festival, like to keep things simple.

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The Last Stop Before Edinburgh

The Last Stop Before Edinburgh

A free, two-day comedy festival is on its way to Tyneside. Innes McQuillin reports.

A free, two-day comedy festival is on its way to Tyneside.

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Music Hall returns to Barnard Castle

Music Hall returns to Barnard Castle

Enjoy the good old days of Music Hall in a one-off show at The Witham

Enjoy the good old days of Music Hall in a one-off show at The Witham