I did a Nazi salute on stage... (but with context)
Tom Ballard wants you to know he's not a Nazi
21/07/2026 … There’s no easy way to say this, so let’s just get it over with: Last year, I performed a Nazi salute onstage.
2026 Opinions
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Tue 21 July 2026
What I learned after my ex was horrendously injured by an electric bear
By Edinburgh Fringe comedian Jennifer Jane
21/07/2026 … I walked into a dimly lit ICU room to see my serial cheating ex-boyfriend fighting for his life after being horrendously injured – surprisingly, not by…
What can comedians do to get paid on time?
By magician and writer Martyn Rowland, who founded the admin platform Giggio
21/07/2026 … When a comedian delivers a line that gets a huge laugh, it’s usually a good thing.
Mon 20 July 2026
I worked for a diabolical cult leader... now I'll destroy her with a thousand jokes
Sofia May on the origins of her Edinburgh Fringe show
20/07/2026 … In this new series for 2026, comedians heading to the Edinburgh Fringe reveal the stories behind their show.