'He would black up with Marmite and then smash a toaster into his face'
Fin Taylor on his most memorable gigs
07/08/2018 … First gig Oppo, Bristol, November 2008.
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Tue 07 August 2018
A masterpiece from an incredibly skilled storyteller
Chris Turner shares his Perfect Playlist
07/08/2018 … Under Milk WoodTo begin at the beginning… The first comedy I consumed growing up was almost entirely on cassette tapes given to me in an unorganised box by my…
Mon 06 August 2018
The Big Ask: What is the best joke in your show?
Some comedians don't mind sharing...
06/08/2018 … ‘I overheard a teenage girl say to her friend, "My phone got smashed and fell into a canal.
My biggest lesson? Never touch an audience member aggressively
Scott Capurro’s most memorable gigs
06/08/2018 … First gig When I was 16, and already an ambitious musical comedy actor, I was asked to host a variety show for my high school’s drama department.
'I like swearing, stories and black T-shirts'
John Hastings picks his comedy favourites
06/08/2018 … Frasier I cannot express how much I love this show.
Sun 05 August 2018
'We had to use a tortilla for toilet paper'
The Big Ask: What's the worst place you've ever stayed in during the Fringe?
05/08/2018 … Our first year in Edinburgh we shared a room with no blankets, sheets, pillows or towels, didn't have hot water or gas for a week, and Zach had to wipe his bum with…
'I wiped the sick from my mouth and got on stage...'
Carl Donnelly on his most memorable gigs
05/08/2018 … Most unusual locationA few years back I performed on return flights from Edinburgh to London.
'As someone who's accidentally killed an owl, I have a lot of sympathy for Larry David'
Harriet Kemsley chooses her comedy favourites
05/08/2018 … Maria Bamford After seeing her in London a few months ago I really think she might be the best comic in the world at the moment.