Edinburgh Fringe: 10 comedians as seen on Taskmaster
Their next task... survive the festival
25/07/2024 … You could well argue that this lot don’t need the extra publicity, but here goes anyway! 1.
Thu 25 July 2024
THIS is where the real Fringe lives...
American comedy duo BriTANicK on the best and worst of Edinburgh
25/07/2024 … BriTANicK – aka American comedians Brian McElhaney and Nick Kocher, are heading to the Edinburgh Fringe performing their new show Dummy at Pleasance Courtyard…
There are too many comedians with too little material
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…
Fraudster poses as top comedians' agent
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.
Edinburgh Comedy Awards back for 2024
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.
Dee Allum on Chortle's Fast Fringe
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 'A marvellous mixture of comedy and heartfelt observations'
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…
Comedians up for Sky Arts Awards
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.