All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
'I am offended by those who storm out' says comic after Fringe cancellation
15/08/2022 … Jerry Sadowitz has complained that his act has been ‘cheapened and simplified as unsafe, homophobic, misogynistic and racist’ following the row…
Victory for Jordan Gray and Milo Edwards
14/08/2022 … Jordan Gray and Milo Edwards have won this year's Comedy Poster Awards at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Club's backdrop loses his gun after causing offence
14/08/2022 … For 25 years it has been the iconic backdrop at the Stand comedy club.
'This type of material has no place on the festival '
13/08/2022 … Edinburgh’s Pleasance venue has insisted it champions freedom of speech after pulling a Jerry Sadowitz gig.
'Don't be a creep and don't view a woman at her work as your misguided sexual fantasy.'
11/08/2022 … Comedian Marjolein Robertson has called out a man for making the ‘grossest’ sexual heckle that made her feel ‘horrible’ during her Edinburgh…
Comic hailed by Edinburgh TV festival for her 20-year career
11/08/2022 … Diane Morgan is to receive a major accolade at this year's Edinburgh TV Festival.
11/08/2022 … Here are the line-ups for the next few Fast Fringe showcases at the Edinburgh festival.
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