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The Biggest Cash Prize on the Fringe! Ever!
Photo of David and gang by Steve Ullathorne The David Johnson Emerging Talent Award £11,000 Prize to Winner on 28th August 2022 The David Johnson Emerging Talent Award aims to celebrate the life of maverick producer David Johnson who died in 2020. The cash prize, which comes with no strings, will be presented to a performer/show on […]
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UPDATE: Jerry Sadowitz Edinburgh Show ‘Not Acceptable’
Fringe legend, comedian and magician, Jerry Sadowitz, has had an Edinburgh show pulled, after apparent complaints from the public. He was due to perform for a second night at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre, a venue run by The Pleasance during the Fringe. A statement from the venue said, “The Pleasance Theatre Trust have cancelled […]
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Arthur Smith’s Walking Tour
Comedy legend, Arthur Smith, conducted his traditional walking tour of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile last night. A gathering met at Edinburgh Castle at 2am and walked down the mile, tasked with telling drunk revellers, “we love you” along the way. The event was good natured and passed without incident. One famous walk that was considerably more […]
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Nicholls & Brown Podcast Interview
Grubby Little Mitts, is a sketch comedy show written and starring Rosie Nicholls and Sullivan Brown. The show is Directed by Jon Gracey and produced by Vivienne Egan. We join Rosie, Sully and Jon in a Fringe bar, for a fun half hour of improv comedy and chat that you won’t hear anywhere else. Episode […]
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Review in 60 Seconds
Starting on Friday 5th August – we’ll be reviewing the best comedy in Edinburgh. Bitesize reviews for Fringe goers in a hurry – we cut the waffle, get to the point, and review each show in just 60 seconds. For Reviews by date, click on Reviews For reviews by A-Z click on Reviews A-Z
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Malcolm Hardee Awards 2022
The Malcolm Hardee awards are returning in 2022 Six judges will be across the Edinburgh Festival Fringe looking for funny folk worthy of the name Malcolm Hardee. Marissa Burgess, Kate Copstick, Bruce Dessau, Jay Richardson, Claire Smith and Ian Wolf will be choosing this year’s ‘Cunning Stunt’ and ‘Act Most Likely to Make a Million […]
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Statement From Fringe Society CEO
We reported yesterday that the Edinburgh Fringe Society has axed their popular mobile phone booking app. Many Fringe performers reacted angrily. The decision also drew criticism from venues, critics, and Fringe goers. Link: Fringe App Axed Link: Opinion: Don’t just blame the Fringe Society for the absence of the apps this year In response, Fringe […]
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Fringe App Axed
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe has quietly announced that their popular mobile phone booking app for has been axed. The announcement came on Twitter on June 30, as part of a thread discussing the relocation of the Fringe Hub, Fringe Central. For most Fringe performers, the tweet was the first they’d heard of it. According to […]
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Edinburgh Fringe Hub Has a New Base
Edinburgh Fringe hub, Fringe Central, has moved from the university to at St James Quarter. Located in the heart of the city, “the new Fringe Central hub will deliver a tailored programme of activity for artists, industry and media, led by the Fringe Society team during the festival” according to the Fringe Society. The Fringe […]
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Sarah Callaghan is Revolting at Soho Theatre
Sarah Callaghan is storming back to the Soho Theatre on 7-9th July. “It’s a show about embracing your past, understanding how it’s shaped you and revolting against society’s expectations. There’s also some dick jokes, some music, some poems, and cunt is said a few times so there’s something for everyone.” Get Tickets Here
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