Lorna Rose Treen wins joke of the Fringe
Second woman to sccop Dave's title in its 15-year history
22/08/2023 … Edinburgh newcomer Lorna Rose Treen has won this year’s Dave Joke Of The Fringe award.
Tue 22 August 2023
Mon 21 August 2023
Alexandra Haddow: Not My Finest Hour
Edinburgh Fringe comedy review
21/08/2023 … Alexandra Haddow is a personable comedian of innate poise, unfussily drawing audiences into her confidence with a relaxed, engaging demeanour which belies a precision…
David Quirk: Astonishing Obscurity
Edinburgh Fringe comedy review
21/08/2023 … David Quirk’s insistence that his story is truthful, already anticipating our disbelief, promises an intriguing hour, while a dramatic lip-sync performance…
'When I grow up I want to be Sharon Horgan'
Alexandra Haddow shares her Perfect Playlist of comedy favourites
21/08/2023 … Alexandra Haddow is at the Edinburgh Fringe with her debut stand-up show Not My Finest Hour at Pleasance Courtyard at 18:55.
Holly Spillar: Hole
Edinburgh Fringe comedy review
21/08/2023 … Hole is an impressive debut from a compelling performer who has found a quirky and entertaining way of telling her story, raising awareness - that dread phrase -…
Matt Hutchinson: Hostile
Edinburgh Fringe comedy review
21/08/2023 … For a show ironically named Hostile, Matt Hutchinson’s Fringe debut strikes a fine balance between light humour and political truths.
There isn’t enough mental health support for acts on the Edinburgh Fringe
Don Biswas on the best and the worst of the festival
21/08/2023 … Don Biswas is at the Edinburgh Fringe performing his show The Revolution Will Be Disorganised at Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose at 9.
Ruby McCollister: How it started, how it's going
American comedian gives us a status report on her first Fringe
21/08/2023 … We asked some Edinburgh Fringe debutants about their expectations of the festival before it kicked off.