Edinburgh Fringe 2012 Comedy Reviews

Below we list the latest reviews from around the web, linked to comedy shows being performed at the Edinburgh Fringe festival. This is just the latest 40 reviews, to find all the reviews for a show use the pink search box.

2012 Features

Best Fringe Shows

A list of the comedy shows which got the best reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2012. Read

Malcolm Hardee Awards

The Rubberbandits, Stuart Goldsmith and Trevor Noah are the winners of the Malcolm Hardee Awards 2012. Read

Aisling Bea wins SYTYF

Aisling Bea has been named the winner of this year's So You Think You're Funny? stand-up competition. Read

Comedy Awards reaction

Anna Lowman gives her thoughts on the nominees for the Edinburgh Comedy Award 2012: Read

Video: Mark Steel in Leith

To celebrate the Edinburgh Festival, Mark Steel visits the city's infamous suburb - Leith. See the show: Watch

Voodoo Varieties Podcast

Podcast in which Mat Ricardo talks to three Edinburgh Fringe acts who started as street performers. Listen

Tim FitzHigham

Tim FitzHigham discusses 'gonzo journalism comedy' and how story-led shows risk having no ending. Read

Watch 'Spank!' gigs online

The organisers of late night gig Spank! has been recording some of the shows. See the videos here. Watch

Jonny and the Baptists

An interview with comedy blues band Jonny and the Baptists. They talk about the 'song a day' project. Read

Si Hawkins reviews

A quick round-up of reviews. Elis James, James Dowdeswell, The Temps, Dan Wright, Set List. Read

Comedy Award nominations

The nominees for the Edinburgh Comedy Award 2012 have been announced. See the full list: Read

Richard Herring's Podcast

In his latest Fringe podcast, Richard Herring talks to Michael Legge. With stand-up from Jarlath Regan. Listen

Dan Wright interview

Big Cook, Little Cook star Dan Wright talks about how he used to be obsessed with Michael Jackson. Read

Malcolm Hardee Shortlist

The shortlist for the Malcolm Hardee Awards 2012. Read how 'Heart attacks' almost got nominated. Read

Top 10 Fringe Jokes

The funniest jokes at the Edinburgh Fringe have been announced. This year's winner is Stewart Francis. Read

Comics prepare for SYTYF

Nine up-and-coming comedians are preparing for the So You Think You're Funny? 2012 grand final. Read

Sam Fletcher interview

Interview with Sam Fletcher, who has a very unique way of getting audiences to come to his Fringe show. Read

No Pressure To Be Funny

A special episode of the political panel show podcast, recorded at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Listen

Marcel Lucont wins prize

Alexis Dubus, who performs as Marcel Lucont, has won the Amused Moose Laughter Award 2012. Read

BBC3's Comedy Marathon

Some video clips from the BBC's eight hour live red button broadcast from the Edinburgh Fringe. Watch

Casual Violence interview

We sent Michael Park to sit down with three sixths of the purveyors of sketch tragedy Casual Violence. Read

Felicity Ward's piece

Felicity Ward starts off writing an article about her Fringe experience, but ends up writing about writing. Read

Lara A King interview

Interview with songwriter and comedian Lara A King who brings her show and a 1976 VW to Edinburgh. Read

Nick Helm interview

An in-depth interview with Nick Helm. He talks about his Edinburgh show, his recent TV work and more. Read

Mat Ricardo's Varieties

Mat Ricardo interviews comedy reviewer Kate Copstick, then talks to professor Richard Wiseman. Listen

Fringe ticket sales down

It's official:this year's Edinburgh Fringe is suffering from lower ticket sales compared to last year. Read

Harry Deansway .v. BBC

Promoter Harry Deansway argues that the BBC's presence at the Edinburgh Fringe is a negative thing. Read

Joel Dommett: Napping

Joel Dommett talks us through the importance of having a nap whilst you're at the Fringe festival. Read

Edinburgh Fringe 2012 Comedy Reviews and Listings