Edinburgh 2015

 Nic Wright

5 podcasts to see at the 2015 Edinburgh Fringe

5 podcasts to see at the 2015 Edinburgh Fringe

The world and his wife’s got a podcast these days, meaning there’s a heap of themes to choose from – so here’s five.

 Nic Wright

5 best show titles at the 2015 Edinburgh Fringe

5 best show titles at the 2015 Edinburgh Fringe

Here’s five to take a punt on based on a nifty moniker. No puns please.

 Rahul Kohli

Can I tell you a joke?

Can I tell you a joke?

“The world is an ever-changing place, but in the era of the millennial there are a few constants. The threat of terrorism, geopolitical relations between the West and the East, and the question of free speech. Fundamental free speech. Do we have it? Are we entitled to it?”

 Nathan Cassidy

I’m doing three shows about Back To The Future and I haven’t even seen the films

I’m doing three shows about Back To The Future and I haven’t even seen the films

“I’m doing three brand new solo shows this year – Back to the Future I, II and III – to coincide with the year that they went into the future to in the second film, which people have said is impressive. It’s only really impressive though if they’re good though, right?”

 Nic Wright

10 North East comics you need to see at the 2015 Edinburgh Fringe

10 North East comics you need to see at the 2015 Edinburgh Fringe

If you’re a Geordie, a Mackem, a Smoggy, or any other variety of North-Eastern beast in Edinburgh, pining for a taste of God’s Country, here’s a gaggle of outstanding local talent to sate you. Brown Ale and chicken parmo not included.

 Molly Stewart

Latitude Festival comedy review: Gein’s Family Giftshop, Volume II

Latitude Festival comedy review: Gein’s Family Giftshop, Volume II

Gein’s Family Giftshop open their new hour of sketches at Latitude with a smoking slow-motion set piece involving cigarette flicking and sexual-implicit body flexes.

 Nic Wright

5 must-see sketch shows at the 2015 Edinburgh Fringe

5 must-see sketch shows at the 2015 Edinburgh Fringe

Don’t know your Dead Parrots from your Local Shops? Worry not, because sketch shows at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe are as varied as the fudge flavours on the Royal Mile.

 Nic Wright

5 shows to keep the kids quiet at the 2015 Edinburgh Fringe

5 shows to keep the kids quiet at the 2015 Edinburgh Fringe

Whether you’re after giant bubbles, storytelling or something that will tickle the grown ups as much as the little ones, here are our top picks for family-friendly fun.