© Alex Green/Pexels Mental health support for Edinburgh Fringe performers
02/08/2024 … Edinburgh mental health charity Health in Mind is offering free support for Fringe performers.
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Fri 02 August 2024
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I wouldn't do my old act in today's woke climate, says Frank Skinner
But comic welcomes the fact he's evolved
02/08/2024 … Frank Skinner says he wouldn’t get away with the jokes he used to crack in the 1990s today.
Thu 01 August 2024
Only Fans films at the Edinburgh Fringe
Three stand-up showcases for its OFTV platform
01/08/2024 … Only Fans is making some content at the Edinburgh Fringe.
The biggest award in comedy just got bigger
01/08/2024 … The biggest award in comedy – literally – is back and bigger than ever.
Wed 31 July 2024
Nathan Caton cast in Rocky Horror Show
Comic to play the narrator in touring production
31/07/2024 … Comic Nathan Caton is to be the narrator in a new touring production of the Rocky Horror Show.
Tue 30 July 2024
ITV announces its Fringe comedy line-up
Four showcases streamed live from Edinburgh
30/07/2024 … ITV has announced the line-ups for the four comedy showcases they will stream live from Edinburgh Fringe.
Edinburgh poster defaced with 'Boycott the Fringe'
Comic faces hundreds of pounds extra costs
30/07/2024 … Protesters have started defacing comedians' posters at the Edinburgh Fringe, adding to the costs performers are paying to be at the festival.
Richard Gadd details real-life harassment behind Baby Reindeer
Martha WAS based on lawyer Fiona Harvey, court papers confirm
30/07/2024 … Richard Gadd as confirmed for the first time that the stalker in Baby Reindeer was based on Scottish lawyer Fiona Harvey.