Interviews with comedians, comedy reviews, Perfect Playlists and other comedy features, all collected in one place.
The Big Ask: Has the 'spirit of the Fringe' been lost
19/08/2018 … I think there’s a problem with most arts festivals - they’re effectively subsidised money-wise by the artists, and especially the new and the young ones.
Matt Price recalls his most memorable gigs
19/08/2018 … Luckiest gigMany years ago I was doing a seven-minute spot on a pro line up.
The Delightful Sausage pick their comedy favoruties
19/08/2018 … The Man Who Eats Badgers This documentary was part of the BBC’s Wonderland series a few years back.
The Big Ask: Whats's the most drunk or wasted you have been at the Fringe?
18/08/2018 … I played tennis on Cowgate with a plate and a workout DVD at 3am.
Tony Law tries to remember some significant gigs
18/08/2018 … Memory is a wanker.
Ola The Comedian picks his comedy favourites
18/08/2018 … Dave Chappelle: Aids I often credit Dave Chappelle, his For What It’s Worth special and specifically this Aids bit with making me want to do stand-up.
The Big Ask: What is the worst venue in Edinburgh
17/08/2018 … The Gothic Room at the Three Sisters (Free Sisters) in Cowgate at half past midnight: that was my venue in the first Fringe.
Barry Ferns recalls his most memorable gigs
17/08/2018 … First gig My first gig was when I was 15 in a place called The Bricklayers Arms in Bournemouth.
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