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Edinburgh-bound duo make Barnard Castle return
Saturday 30 July will see Funny Way to Be favourites Steve Bugeja and Hayley Ellis return to perform their new Edinburgh Fringe shows in a pre-festival double bill.…
Monkeyshine Festival cancelled
The festival was set to feature top TV names such as Chris Ramsey, Jason Manford and Gary Delaney.…
Jimmy Carr to explore the science of laughter
Jimmy Carr And The Science Of Laughter: A Horizon Special will be an evening of new science, experiments and a whole new theory of funny. …
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Review: Leicester Comedy Festival Preview Gala 2017
The Leicester Comedy Festival has become firmly established on the UK comedy calendar.…
Review: Leeds Festival 2016
"So, what's the answer to the obvious question - is attending Leeds Festival a good way to see comedy?"…
Review: Latitude Festival 2016
While the middle-class, artsy nature of the festival often comes in for some stick (take a drink every time a comedian mentions it and chances are you won't remember the weekend at all) their comedy line-up is utterly unparalleled by any other festival in the country. …
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Newcastle’s Tyne Theatre & Opera House reach for the stars
The Grade I listed building has risen from the ashes once again - with the best comedy line-up in town. …
Ross Noble interview
'Someone being a fan is very flattering, but there's a big difference between somebody liking your comedy and someone wanting to wear your skin as a suit.’…
Interview: Gary Delaney, Jarred Christmas, Pete Firman and Sean Hughes
"The police were called. Turns out they were part of a local gang. I had to have a police escort out of town."…
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Podcast: All Killa No Filla #24
Episode 24 is an killer couple. It's the Ken and Barbie killers, Karla Homolka and Paul Bernardo. …
Podcast: All Killa No Filla #23
Episode 23 is a big one. It's the Kindly Killer himself, Dennis Nilsen. We find out why he isn't the British Jeffrey Dahmer and Rachel mentions plane crashes, again.
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Podcast: All Killa No Filla #22
Episode 22 is Ronald Dominque, a Glee Club attending, moped riding, Southern serial killer. Rachel gets right wing and Kiri tells us all about 'The Panics'.…
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Edinburgh Fringe review: Robin Morgan, Guten Morgan
"While time will tell whether Robin turns out to be Clark Kent or Superman, he's already an interesting and engaging presence."…
Edinburgh Fringe review: The Horne Section’s Question Sessions
"Horne's innate charm and quick wit manage to keep it on track, making for a dynamic and jubilant end to a day at the Fringe."…
Edinburgh Fringe review: Tony Law, Frillemorphesis
"Just watching Tony Law work is an education. Anyone who's serious about comedy should go see him."…
- Edinburgh-bound duo make Barnard Castle return
- Monkeyshine Festival cancelled
- Jimmy Carr to explore the science of laughter
- Preview: Sham Bodie’s summer spectacular
- Gemma Whelan lands Radio 4 chat show
- Mum and Upstart Crow get second outings
- Heard the one about the homeless comic?
- Catch the Fringe on your doorstep at The Bottle Shop
Comedy Reviews
Edinburgh Fringe review: Andy Zaltzman, Satirist For Hire
Seasoned stand-up, sport & political writer, and one half of The Bugle Podcast, Andy Zaltzman has built a show around audience suggestions, and approaches each one through the sharp lens of satire. …
Edinburgh Fringe review: Pippa Evans, Don’t Worry, I Don’t Know Who I Am Either
The title of the show could easily refer to the fact that she’s spreading her talents round three different shows on the Fringe. In fact, it’s about for once being out front and centre, as Pippa Evans.…
Edinburgh Fringe review: Phill Jupitus, Shirking Progress
If you're used to seeing genial, avuncular Phill Jupitus on QI or Never Mind The Buzzcocks, then Shirking Progress might surprise you. …
Edinburgh Fringe review: The Worst of Late Night Gimp Fight
Late Night Gimp Fight bring an all killer-no filler show of their favourite sketches for a short run at this year’s festival. This is must-see sketch brilliance.…
Edinburgh Fringe review: Phil Mann, Not Funny Haha
Spending an hour in the surreal company of Phil Mann was a wonderfully weird and intimate experience. …
Edinburgh Fringe review: Maddy Carrick in Maddy’s Carrickters
Cramped into a tiny sweatbox loft venue, Maddy Carrick fights the intense heat with boundless energy and unchecked levels of charisma. …
Edinburgh Fringe review: Kwame Asante, Basket Case
The flyer, a photo of a super cute toddler kneeling in a basket, makes sense of the show’s title. 20 plus years on and Kwame Asante is 6.3 and built accordingly. If first impressions count for anything he’s got a great young look and good stage presence.…
Edinburgh Fringe review: Jessie Cave + Emer Kenny, Grawlix
As starts go it wasn’t the most propitious. Jessie Cave announced that Emer Kenny hadn’t made it to the Fringe and her own solo show was a work-in-progress.…
Edinburgh Fringe review: Romesh Ranganathan, Rom Wasn’t Built In A Day
Romesh Ranganathan is highly tipped for big things this year, especially with an Edinburgh award nomination in the bag. This year’s venue was obviously booked before Ranganthan had become a regular on Mock The Week, as he has sold out his 100-capacity space until the end of the festival.…