One anonymous performer gives their verdict on what's wrong with the Fringe
25/07/2024 … The consensus is that the Edinburgh Fringe is at breaking point, having grown so big that costs – especially for accommodation – have skyrocketed, pricing…
Promoter scammed for fake bookings
25/07/2024 … A comedy promoter has been ripped off by a bogus agent who claimed to represent comedy stars Micky Flanagan and Simon Brodkin.
Sponsors and judges named for 563 eligible shows
25/07/2024 … Edinburgh Comedy Awards producer Nica Burns is partly sponsoring this year’s accolades after Sky TV decided not to renew its backing.
Performing an extract from her festival debut, Deadname
25/07/2024 … Dee Allum performs an extract from her Edinburgh Fringe show Deadname at Chortle’s Fast Fringe gig in London.
© Steve Ullathorne Suki Webster picks her Perfect Playlist
25/07/2024 … Suki Webster – who is heading to the Edinburgh Fringe with the improv show she performs with her husband Paul Merton – picks her Perfect Playlist…
Ania Magliano, Fern Brady, Blindboyboatclub and Julia Masli
25/07/2024 … Ania Magliano, Fern Brady, Blindboyboatclub and Julia Masli have all been nominated for the Sky Arts Awards.
© Sharon Graphics / Flickr/CC BY-SA 2.0 'I went into comedy because of him'
25/07/2024 … Judd Apatow is to make a two-part documentary about Mel Brooks.
New film follows five comedians through the Edinburgh turmoil
24/07/2024 … Comic and film-maker Stuart Laws is to release a documentary following five stand-ups as they make their Edinburgh Fringe debut.
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