Lessons from the Edinburgh Fringe
Andre King learns a thing or two
25/08/2011 … So this is it… Edinburgh Festival! A chill of anticipation grips my spine.
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Thu 25 August 2011
Wed 24 August 2011
Who reviews the reviewers?
24/08/2011 … As the Edinburgh Fringe draws towards its conclusion, it gives performers some time to reflect on the weeks that have passed – and one thing none of us can stop…
Wed 17 August 2011
The star-t of a problem
Mark Davies says 1* reviews should be published
17/08/2011 … Last week I read with interest that Scottish what’s on guide The Skinny will not be giving any performance at this year’s Fringe anything less than two stars.
Fri 12 August 2011
The comics on Show Me The Funny are good – whatever TV tells you
Andy Kind on ITV's reality show
12/08/2011 … Last year, I was on 4thought.
Tue 09 August 2011
Stand up for yourself!
Sally Holloway offers newbies advice on dealing with hecklers
09/08/2011 … Ahh the heckler.
Mon 08 August 2011
Thu 04 August 2011
Thu 28 July 2011
How 'too soon' is now?
Andy Todd on making tasteless jokes about the news
28/07/2011 … ‘What a week!’ said my girlfriend on Saturday night, voicing the thoughts of many.