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.
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.
Andrew Maxwell interview
“If you label someone as a political comedian, I think that already comes with a set menu of left-wing positions; whereas on any given day, on any given topic, I have different opinions on different things.”
Edinburgh Free Festival boss on the Cowgatehead fiasco
“This year, the Edinburgh Fringe Programme will make the Minoan labyrinth seem like the open plains of the Serengeti (and contain more rogue animals) because of the ongoing Cowgatehead affair. As a result of it, acts are going to be performing in different venues at different times to where/when they are billed. Or not at all.”
Jesterval 2015: 5 shows for a fiver
Jesterval, the North East’s biggest comedy festival, returns to Gateshead on Friday with a bucket-load of ace shows. Here’s five shows you can see for a fiver.
Jesterval 2015: 5 must-see free shows
Back on the banks of the Tyne for another year, Jesterval Comedy Festival takes over Baltic Square for 10 days later this week. Here’s five shows you can see without spending a penny.
Pat looks forward to Teesside homecoming
“It’s great to be able to play all over the world, but I can’t wait to be back on home turf.”
Reginald D Hunter interview
“I mostly work in front of over-privileged white people, and they’re easily shocked by things they don’t already believe – ‘how dare he espouse that view!’
