Piff The Magic Dragon: Last Of The Magic Dragons
25/08/2011 … ‘I’m a purist,’ deadpans Piff The Magic Dragon, as he professes his hatred of gimmicks… while standing before us in a shiny green dragon costume, his similarly-clad…
2011 Archives
Thu 25 August 2011
Chris And Paul Show
25/08/2011 … A good ‘best newcomer’ shortlist makes you go ‘Who?’ A poor one makes you go, ‘Why?’This year the first criterion was definitely fulfilled with The Chris…
Wed 24 August 2011
Nick Helm scoops 'joke of the Fringe'
24/08/2011 … Nick Helm has the funniest joke at the Fringe – and Paul Daniels the worst – according to an online poll.
And the 2011 nominees are...
Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Award shortlist out
24/08/2011 … The nominees have been announced for this year’s Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards.
Crow's feat
Stand-up Adam averts an accident with 'real Superman stuff'
24/08/2011 … Stand-up Adam Ethan Crow says he averted a serious accident at the Edinburgh Fringe yesterday – after spotting a runaway car rolling down the hill.
Frankie Boyle inspires Down's syndrome book
From family who took him to task
24/08/2011 … The husband of the woman who took Frankie Boyle to task over his jokes about people with Down’s syndrome has written a book about the condition.
Who reviews the reviewers?
24/08/2011 … As the Edinburgh Fringe draws towards its conclusion, it gives performers some time to reflect on the weeks that have passed – and one thing none of us can stop…