2016 Archives
Sat 06 August 2016
Burnistoun Live At The Fringe
06/08/2016 … Over its three series, Burnistoun built up quite the cult following among Scottish viewers, who warmly greet the characters and catchphrases on stage like old mates……
Jake Yapp
06/08/2016 … Jake Yapp starts with a tour-de-force sketch in which he recreates the entire Edinburgh Fringe in a few short minutes, from jaded stand-ups to preppy drama students…
Pat Cahill: D.O.T.T.
06/08/2016 … He almost forgets to mention it, but the abbreviated title of Pat Cahill’s show stands for ‘Deckchairs on the Titanic’, the metaphorical rearrangement of…
Seymour Mace: Shit Title
06/08/2016 … It’s what the world of light entertainment’s been crying out for: a combination of cheesy gameshow and dark introspection on the wretchedness of loneliness and…
I was called 'the least professional act ever'
Bethany Black recalls her most memorable gigs
06/08/2016 … First gigIn July 2003 I'd given up on my screenwriting ambition, I'd given up on my musical ambition, having just left the band I was a bassist for, and was working…
'It's fearless in committing to ideas'
Chris Stokes chooses his comedy favourites
06/08/2016 … Peter CookI'd heard a lot about Peter Cook before I'd ever seen any of his work, spoken about in terms such as 'genius' and 'the funniest man who ever drew breath'.