Pierre Novellie: Why Are You Laughing? at Monkey Barrel
Edinburgh Fringe comedy review
16/08/2023 … Pierre Novellie recognises he’s too cerebral and sardonic a comedian to be opening with the enthusiastic holler: ‘It’s Saturday night! Who’s…
Wed 16 August 2023
Matt Goldich: What If This Is The Best I Can Do?
Edinburgh Fringe comedy review
16/08/2023 … By day, Matt Goldich is a writer for Late Night with Seth Meyers, the latest in a long series of TV gigs.
Aaron Simmonds on his cerebral palsy
16/08/2023 … Here's disabled comedian Aaron Simmonds performing at Chortle's Fast Fringe – when he appeared straight after William Thompson, who shares…
Why are all one-woman shows compared to Fleabag?
Because it was so iconic, says Sarah Cameron
16/08/2023 … As defining as BC and AD were for time, the industry can now be split into BF and AF – Before Fleabag and After Fleabag.
Tue 15 August 2023
Graham Linehan's Edinburgh Fringe gig axed
Venue pulls the plug following complaints
15/08/2023 … Graham Linehan’s Edinburgh Fringe gig has been cancelled after the venue received complaints about his appearance.
Myq Kaplan: ImPerfect
Edinburgh Fringe comedy review
15/08/2023 … ImPerfect is an honest and sweet monologue that’s profoundly significant to Myq Kaplan as he pays heartfelt tribute to his partner and the relationship he…
David McIver: Small Boy Trapped in a Wellness Retreat
Edinburgh Fringe comedy review
15/08/2023 … A resolutely low-key presence on the Fringe scene, David McIver feels like a quintessential comedian’s comedian.
This is the best thing ever made – even better than vaccines
Ted Hill picks his comedy favourites
15/08/2023 … Ted Hill is back at the Edinburgh Fringe with Ted Hill Tries and Fails to Fix Climate Change, at Assembly George Square at 2.