Richard Gadd: Waiting For Gaddot
12/08/2015 … In another intense, high-concept white-knuckle ride, Richard Gadd takes the conventions of Fringe shows and bashes them around with the brutality of a street fighter.
2015 Archives
Wed 12 August 2015
Joe Hart: Dirty Rotten Appleas
12/08/2015 … This is what Fringe shows are for.
Massive Dad 2.0: Step Up 2 Massive Dad
12/08/2015 … There I was, enjoying the second show by sketch trio Massive Dad, when … it stopped.
Tats Nkonzo: The African With Wifi
12/08/2015 … With Trevor Noah about to take over the Daily Show, could South Africa be propelled into the international comedy spotlight? If so, Tats Nkonzo would be well-placed…
Holly Burn: I Am Kirsty K
12/08/2015 … Holly Burn’s gimmick this year is that she’s going to inhabit her alter-ego Kirsty K, 24/7 for the duration of the Fringe – which could be something of a…
BBC Three to double marketing budget
12/08/2015 … THE BBC has vowed to double its marketing spend on BBC Three once the channel goes online only.
Comedy should be a regulation-free zone
Liam Lonergan contributes to the censorship debate
12/08/2015 … Rene Girard, in his study of scapegoats, wrote that 'persecutions […] generally take place in a time of crisis, which weaken normal institutions and favour mob…
A new Phantom hits the London stage
Spike Milligan & Ronnie Barker's script adapted
12/08/2015 … Spike Milligan and Ronnie Barker’s script about The Phantom Raspberry Blower of Old London Town is to receive its stage premiere.