Edinburgh 2014

All of our coverage from the 2014 Edinburgh Fringe – news, reviews, interviews, blogs and more.

Edinburgh Fringe review: Abi Roberts, Twerk in Progress

Edinburgh Fringe review: Abi Roberts, Twerk in Progress

Speaking about Twerk in Progress to Giggle Beats prior to Edinburgh, Abi Roberts said “I have a mic, a bar stool and water, that’s it." …

Lost Voice Guy steps in as fellow Fringe comic takes ill

Lost Voice Guy steps in as fellow Fringe comic takes ill

When Lee Ridley (a.k.a Lost Voice Guy) was rushed to hospital during last year's Edinburgh Fringe, he nearly died of pneumonia. Yesterday things went full circle when, at The Stand in Edinburgh, Ridley jumped onstage to save the day when fellow comic Martin Mor took ill during his show, [Kuh-MEE-deeunh].…

Edinburgh Fringe review: Dan Nightingale Is Trying His Best Not To Be A Dick

Edinburgh Fringe review: Dan Nightingale Is Trying His Best Not To Be A Dick

Outside the door of the venue, in front of the queuing audience, Dan Nightingale finishes putting together an electric fan. …

Edinburgh Fringe review: Jim Campbell’s Personal Space

Edinburgh Fringe review: Jim Campbell’s Personal Space

Jim Campbell is a pleasure to watch perform. He is warm, engaging and, crucially, very funny. …

Edinburgh Fringe review: McNeil and Pamphilon Go 8-Bit!

Edinburgh Fringe review: McNeil and Pamphilon Go 8-Bit!

The idea to develop a show combining comedy and video games will always sound dreamy to fans of both.…

Edinburgh Fringe review: James Christopher, Partially Sighted In All The Big Venues

Edinburgh Fringe review: James Christopher, Partially Sighted In All The Big Venues

Like. Lol. Smiley face. Whatever else indicates a thoroughly enjoyable and funny experience. Thank you, Mr James Christopher of York, England, for making the annual pilgrimage to Edinburgh and for making me laugh, repeatedly.…

Edinburgh Fringe review: Tiffany Stevenson, Optimist

Edinburgh Fringe review: Tiffany Stevenson, Optimist

Tiffany Stevenson looks rather angelic with her blonde hair and shimmering blue-green dress, but the minute she opens her mouth you realise that she's just the opposite. She's a brash, complex, unhinged demon woman, and she knows it. …

Edinburgh Fringe review: Lloyd Langford, Old Fashioned

Edinburgh Fringe review: Lloyd Langford, Old Fashioned

Lloyd Langford’s monotone delivery combined with his own admittance of being “a bit old fashioned” gives the impression that he must be a bit of a grump. That’s somewhat true, but thankfully for his audience, he is a very funny and likeable one. …

Edinburgh Fringe review: Patrick Monahan, Adventures In Monahan Land

Edinburgh Fringe review: Patrick Monahan, Adventures In Monahan Land

It's impossible not to like Patrick Monahan. The lively, witty Irish/Iranian/Teesside comic is so friendly that his entire set feels a bit like it's taking place in his living room over a pint of Newcastle Brown Ale and some traditional Persian snacks. …

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