© Joe Hollingworth Chortle Student Comedy Award Final 2025
Edinburgh Fringe comedy review
13/08/2025 … In terms of the styles of comedy on offer, this was probably one of the most diverse Chortle student finals yet.
2025 Archives
Wed 13 August 2025
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Behemoth: Enter The Cupboard
Edinburgh Fringe comedy review
13/08/2025 … Peppy sketch group Behemoth have been given a slightly inappropriate late night timeslot at the Mash House, given that their vibe is often more Live & Kicking…
© Andrew Pugsley Will the British Saturday Night Live boost the UK improv scene?
Asks Showstopper! co-creator Adam Meggido
13/08/2025 … Saturday Night Live, the US comedy TV show that launched the careers of many Hollywood A-listers over the last fifty years, is developing a British version to air…
Hot Concrete: Too Hot (and Too Concretey) For TV
Edinburgh Fringe comedy review
13/08/2025 … There are things to admire in Henry Whaley and Charlie Billingham’s double act, but ultimately Hot Concrete feels too much like too many other things to stand…
© Rachel Sherlock. Luke McQueen: Comedian's Comedian
Edinburgh Fringe comedy review
13/08/2025 … Luke McQueen, the most mischievous twerp in stand-up, has created the show of his career here, I just hope it’s not too ‘inside baseball’ to get…
© Joe Hollingworth Watch the Chortle 2025 student comedy finalists
Footage from the Edinburgh Fringe
13/08/2025 … Anna Rae George and Fred Carver were jointly crowned winners of the 2025 Chortle Student Comedy Award at the Edinburgh Fringe on Monday.
Who's destined for big things?
Shortlist announed for the ‘biggest award in comedy’ 2025
13/08/2025 … The shortlist for the literal ‘biggest award in comedy’ has been announced.
What’s wrong with you people? Do you not recognise art when you see it?
Sharon Wanjohi: picks her comedy favourites
13/08/2025 … The Cat In The Hat I cannot even begin to describe how much I love this movie.