Comics brought to book... festival
Cheltenham announces its line-up
13/08/2017 … Miranda Hart, Russell Brand, Sarah Millican, Matt Lucas, and Peep Show star Robert Webb are all taking part in this year’s Cheltenham Literature Festival.
Sun 13 August 2017
'Every scene is quotable, bleak and darkly funny'
Tom Ward picks his Perfect Playlist
13/08/2017 … The current holder of the Chortle best newcomer award, Tom Ward is back in Edinburgh with his second show.
Flo & Joan: The Kindness of Stranglers
Edinburgh Fringe comedy review by Paul Fleckney
13/08/2017 … I don’t think I’ve ever sat in a Fringe show before and thought ‘Gilbert and Sullivan!’ but that’s the sort of thing that can happen…
John Kearns: Don't Worry They're Here
Edinburgh Fringe comedy review by Steve Bennett
13/08/2017 … With his tonsure wig and comedy false teeth, John Kearns is instantly identified as ‘weird’.
Fringe Clinic #4: Exercise
Comic and medic Ed Patrick shares tips to keep you Fringe fit
13/08/2017 … In the final instalment of our guide to surviving the Edinburgh Fringe, comedian and doctor Ed Patrick offers tips on getting some physical exercise.
Tom Neenan & Luke Kempner parody The Trip
Impressions include Joel Dommett and Iain Stirling
13/08/2017 … Tom Neenan and Luke Kempner parody The Trip in a new video to promote their Edinburgh shows.
Jonny Awsum at Chortle's Fast Fringe
Extract from his Edinburgh show
13/08/2017 … Jonny Awsum has recruited a raft of stars to make appearances in one of his songs.
Sat 12 August 2017
I've gigged in a weed dispensary
Chris Martin on his Unforgettable Five gigs
12/08/2017 … First gig Above The Bath House pub in Soho in London.