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Pre-Gig Notes: A Photo Gallery
A photo gallery providing an intimate insight into the show preparations of comedians performing at this year's festival. They reveal their pre-gig routines, and we take a look at their set lists and notes. Read
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So You Think You're Funny?: Profiles of the 2014 finalists
Profiles of the nine new stand-up comedians taking part in the 2014 final of the Foster's So You Think You're Funny? competition on Thursday. Read
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Tim Key's tale of Edinburgh Fringe ghosts
Watch Tim Key deliver a five minute tale about ghosts. It's a chilling story masterfully delivered from an empty Pleasance Courtyard. Watch
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Interview with live scriber Peter Morey
An interview with Peter Morey, who in addition to hosting his own interactive 'doodling' show, is documenting several Edinburgh gigs by creating a unique real-time illustration for each performance. Read
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Si Hawkins' Fringe Diary 2014, Part 2
Si Hawkins discusses the Edinburgh Fringe shows from acts including Tony Law, Alex Horne, Dane Baptiste, Richard Herring, Alexis Dubus and Clever Peter. Read
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Romesh Ranganathan interview
Angry and candid onstage, affable and candid off it, ex-teacher Romesh Ranganathan really lets rip in his new Edinburgh show. Here we talk curriculums, closing schools and some handy comedy-writing advice. Read
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Stuart Goldsmith interview
He's probably better known for his hugely popular podcast than his performing (for the moment) - so what's Stuart Goldsmith's own masterplan? Why does he turn down 'shiny floor' roles? Read
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What's it like to get a one star review?
How does it feel to read a one star review of your show? We ask Alasdair Tremblay-Birchall, an act who has been on the end of a bad review this month. Read
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Tom Craine interview
Tom Craine talks about the cultural panic that exists around being single nowadays, and the joy of co-writing the new TV sitcom Josh. Read
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Video: Got a hangover? Comedians suggest cures
The final week of the Edinburgh Fringe tends to see an increase in alcohol consumption, as a party atmosphere takes over the festival. In this video, a bunch of comedians offer their suggested cures for that inevitable hangover. Watch
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Video: The Fringe can be a difficult month for acts
As we enter the last week of the Edinburgh Fringe 2014, it's worth remembering it can be a difficult month for comedians. Last year Howard Cohen made this video which helps highlight some of the painful aspects of performing. Watch
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One of the best Fringe shows features a useless star
Mr Swallow: The Musical is a triumph. But fans of real musicals should be aware that Mr Swallow, the central star, is very unprofessional and really isn't very good at being Dracula. Read
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Si Hawkins' Fringe Diary 2014. Part One: Old Winners
Si Hawkins reports back on four shows from award-winners: Bridget Christie, David O'Doherty, Tim Key and Doctor Brown. Read
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Almost Sean Brightman - How do you describe it?
Almost Sean Brightman is a fairly unique show, in that it tries to straddle all genres. Its creator explains more here. Read
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Yoghurt pot flyers
Adam Broomfield-Strawn has created some unique flyers for his Edinburgh Fringe show. It involves yoghurt pots. Take a look. Read
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Luke McQueen tricks an audience into watching him
Luke McQueen has pulled off an audacious stunt which saw him trick an audience into thinking they were about to watch Frankie Boyle. Not everyone was happy when he turned up instead, as he explains here. Read
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The best audience selfies from Stuart Laws' show
At the end of each of his shows, Stuart Laws is taking a picture of himself with the audience. Here's four of the best snaps. Read
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NewsRevue interview
Emma Taylor, the producer behind the long-running satirical sketch show NewsRevue, talks about how the show is made. Read
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Bob Slayer talks about his Bookshop
We talk to Bob Slayer about his Edinburgh Fringe Bookshop venue. The Health and Safety inspectors might not be fans, but the Police seem happy to visit. Read
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What's it like signing a stand-up show for the Deaf Community?
We chat to Catherine King, who provides sign language interpretation for the Deaf Community at stand-up gigs, including some shows at this year's Fringe. Read
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Meet the No Strings musical puppets
We encountered a group of puppets on the streets of Edinburgh. Witness as they plan their improvised musical show. View
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Sammy J travels 10,502 miles to perform for 1 hour
An interview with musical comedian Sammy J, who travelled from Australia to Scotland... to perform for just one hour. Read
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It Might Get Ugly preview
A preview of It Might Get Ugly, a stand-up comedy format in which acts must ditch their usual material and be honest 'to the point of regret'. Read
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Rhys James films sitcom to promote his Fringe show
Stand-up comedian Rhys James has published a five-part sitcom online to help promote his Edinburgh Fringe show. You can watch it here. Watch
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Austentatious - Our 5 Favourite Shows
BCG asks Austentatious, the hit comic group who improvise a brand new Jane Austen work each time, to name their five favourite performances. Read
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Abandoman interview
Freestyle hip-hop duo Abandoman are just about the most roof-raising, impossible-to-follow stand-up act you've ever seen. But are they caught between stools? Or other, more sinister furniture? Read
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