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.
Play: July’s Giggle Beats Comedy Quiz
On Sunday our comedy quiz night returned to The Stand Comedy Club in Newcastle. Here are the questions, minus our audio round. How would you have fared?
Interview: Lost Voice Guy
Newcastle-based comedian Lee Ridley has cerebral palsy and uses a communication aid to perform stand-up. Here Ridley talks about his move into stand-up, his comedy heroes, the taboos surrounding disability, and his new show, Laughter Is The Worst Medicine.
The Hyena to bring tour shows to Tyneside
Newcastle’s Hyena Comedy Club have announced that they will be bringing tour shows to Tyneside from July.
Summer Laffalang for South Tyneside charity
North East comedians, writer and actors hope to bring laughs and raise cash in aid of a South Tyneside charity.
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?
Win tickets for Ray Peacock at the Giggle Beats Comedy Quiz
The quiz that puts your comedy knowledge to the test is back next week – and you could be playing along on us.
Sitcom stars help celebrate four years of Funny Way To Be
Two stars of the small screen are heading to Barnard Castle next week to celebrate four years of comedy in the market town.
