BCG Daily Wednesday 12th August 2015
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Fringe works on different clock to rest of the world
Time works differently up here. I know how that sounds; I know just how that sounds - but Fringe time is definitely a thing.
Natasha Tripney, The Stage, 12th August 2015Why the Free Fringe is priceless
In 1996. I put on my first Edinburgh festival fringe show, 6pm Time to Get up For Work in a now defunct Firkin pub. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.
Brendon Burns, The Huffington Post, 12th August 2015Tiff Stevenson: Edinburgh Fringe 2015 interview
An interview with Tiff Stevenson.
Laugh Out London, 12th August 2015Reviewer review: Will Pope (Broadway Baby)
Pope has the habit of throwing stars around like John-Paul the Second doing beatifications. Everything so far this year is a five-star hit, apparently. But then I'm always rather unsure about how much to needle critics for really liking stuff, even if they claim to like everything. Since Pope makes a detailed case for everything he approves of, I think I won't.
Derwent Cyzinski, FringePig, 12th August 2015Reviewer review: Ben Shannon (Three Weeks)
Three Weeks only prints slug reviews, yet you can't help imagining Shannon's eye is on the word count and his mind, no doubt, on how many stars he needs to dish out to avoid difficult confrontations with his comedy peers as he goes to new places and meets new people.
Jemyma C. Noevil, FringePig, 12th August 2015Angela Barnes and James Hamilton interview (Link expired)
We invited stand-up Angela Barnes, sketch comedian James Hamilton and a comedy duo from Bootworks Theatre into the #WOWwagon to learn more about their Fringe shows.
Alex Watson, WOW247, 12th August 2015Chris Dugdale amazes the #WOWwagon team (Link expired)
Magician Chris Dugdale stopped by the #WOWwagon to tell us all about his new Fringe show Sleightly Dishonest - and perform a sleight of hand trick that left us all scratching our heads Watch Chris perform the Three Dollar Bill Trick.
Nick Mitchell, WOW247, 12th August 2015Tom Allen: How to get round the Fringe in a hurry (Link expired)
You've got to be streetwise to cram in the shows, writes Tom Allen. How will you do it? You are stuck in Bristo Square and you've got to get to The Stand in just under seven minutes!
Tom Allen, WOW247, 12th August 2015Edinburgh Fringe interview: Jamie Fenton
Jewish mother of three, Rivki has a secret - Freddie Mercury is her hero. Her nerdy son, Rabbi Michael plans to marry American fiance Devorah, until devastating rumours emerge. A true-ish, Jew-ish musical comedy - it's a kind of tragic!
The New Current, 12th August 2015My Edinburgh: Ed Byrne
Born in Dublin and now living in Essex, Ed Byrne is best known for his observational stand-up, in which he tackles life's little annoyances.
Anna Conrad, The Times, 12th August 2015Karen Koren: There are plenty more laughs in me
After topping the Fringe comedy pile for 30 years, the promoter Karen Koren is probably entitled to call herself "the matriarch".
Mike Wade, The Times, 12th August 2015Being called out for your sexism is not censorship
When I saw that the assistant editor of Spiked magazine had written an article for Chortle I almost exploded with raw sexual hunger. Barely able to contain my enthusiasm I ran across the room, tripped over my many volumes of Atlas Shrugged and hit my head on the coffee table, sending me straight into a coma - a magical dream world where Operation Yewtree itself is considered worse than Savile's crimes, global warming is a conspiracy of political double standards to raise taxes and Spiked magazine produce one article that isn't a steaming pile of turgid pig shit.
Benjamin Alborough, Chortle, 12th August 2015My 10 worst fringe experiences
Juliet Meyers relives her nightmares.
Juliet Meyers, Chortle, 12th August 2015Lee Nelson's 30 stone sidekick Omelette wants free meds
Actor Terry Noble has been urged to slim down by doctors but struggles to follow their advice.
Alistair McGeorge, The Mirror, 12th August 2015Reginald Perrin and a genius of comedy
When Reginald Iolanthe Perrin set out for work on the Thursday morning, he had no intention of calling his mother-in-law a hippopotamus.
Robert Gore-Langton, The Daily Express, 12th August 2015Stephen Fry & Mel Giedroyc to join Rocky Horror cast
The stars will join Richard O'Brien for a one-off special gala performance on 17 September.
Emily Cole, What's On Stage, 12th August 2015Improvised musical Showstopper! lands West End run
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical is to run in the West End for 10 weeks at the Apollo Theatre.
Matthew Hemley, The Stage, 12th August 2015An eight-year-old reviews The Dragon Who Hates Poetry
Alice McGuire (age 8) loves the story of a poet who saves a village from the dragon - and wants her dad to buy her the book.
Alice McGuire, Fest Mag, 12th August 2015Fame Costs with Winsome Brown
Hi everybody! My name's Lance. What's yours? I got to talk about fame with Winsome Brown, who is bringing her show This is Mary Brown to the Edinburgh Fringe. Here's what we chatted about...
Peter Michael Marino, The Public Reviews, 12th August 2015Interview: Chris Betts, Social Animal
A chat with Chris Betts.
Alice Carr, Fresh Fringe, 12th August 2015Interview: Steve Bugeja, Day Release
An interview with Steve Bugeja.
Alice Carr, Fresh Fringe, 12th August 2015Interview: Susan Harrison, Jennie Benton Wordsmith
A chat with Susan Harrison.
Alice Carr, Fresh Fringe, 12th August 2015Interview: Mat Ewins, Day Job
A chat with Mat Ewins.
Alice Carr, The Public Reviews, 12th August 2015interview: Charlotte McDougall, Gay Furnish Flirt Coach
A chat with Charlotte McDougall.
Alice Carr, Fresh Fringe, 12th August 2015Interview: The Creator of The Man
A chat with The Man.
Alice Carr, Fresh Fringe, 12th August 2015Tez Ilyas: Edinburgh Fringe 2015 interview
Tez Ilyas is a bright young thing who has been earning his stripes on the London circuit for a few years and is now bringing his debut show to the Edinburgh fringe.
Laugh Out London, 12th August 2015Chris Coltrane: Edinburgh Fringe 2015 interview
Chris Coltrane is the prince of absurd political comedy and he's set for another Edinburgh Festival.
Laugh Out London, 12th August 2015Tom Toal: Edinburgh Fringe 2015 interview
A chat with Tom Toal.
Laugh Out London, 12th August 2015Mae Martin visits the #WOWwagon (Link expired)
The 'Dr Dre of comedy' Mae Martin visits the #WOWwagon for a romantic rendezvous with our interviewer Matthew and tells us more about her Fringe show Us.
Matthew Dunne-Miles, WOW247, 12th August 2015James Cary's top 10 sitcoms, #1 - Yes, Prime Minister
The eighteen episodes of Yes, Prime Minister are, to me, perfect situation comedy. Because I've always been such a sitcom geek, whenever I watch any sitcom I sometimes get itchy and think that the writers have missed out a joke, or have let a weak scene get through, or there are plot holes that need fixing. I watch Yes, Prime Minister and my sitcom geek alarm never goes off. It powers down and goes into sleep mode. Because Yes, Prime Minister is perfect.
James Cary, Sitcom Geek, 12th August 2015How do you build a fringe theatre from scratch?
There is a Scottish endurance challenge whereby you have to visit every peak of the Cairngorms in three days.
AK Bennett-Hunter, The Stage, 12th August 2015Gary Tank Commander's Greg McHugh ready for big stage
'We flopped in front of 50 people now show has an army of fans'
Paul English, Daily Record, 12th August 2015Gavin and Stacey cafe owner hits back over noise claims
Marco Zeraschi, owner of Marco's Café on Barry Island, Wales, has had his say after Katie-Jane Morgan claimed she had been asked to leave the establishment because of her noisy baby.
Tom Houghton, The Mirror, 12th August 2015Bridlington wants to be twinned with Walmington-on-Sea
A new film based on the legendary TV comedy is being filmed in the East Yorkshire seaside town of Bridlington and civic leaders want to make the link official.
Tom Wilkinson, The Mirror, 12th August 2015Bugs Bunny? It's as good as any Michelangelo
Markus Birdman chooses his Perfect Playlist.
Markus Birdman, Chortle, 12th August 2015Adam Hess: adulthood is horrific
Edinburgh intros #27: The debut show by motormouth comic Adam Hess would be a cathartic one about his 'freakish' childhood, were it not for the fact that adulthood is even worse.
Laugh Out London, 12th August 2015Pippa Evans interview
Edinburgh intros #28: Stand-up/musical comic/improv expert Pippa Evans is being herself in her solo show this year. And ALL the confessions are coming out.
Chortle, 12th August 2015Elsie Diamond reveals her burlesque costuming secrets
Over the course of her show, she switches between nine different outfits while relaying a series of stories. Here she talks about how she puts together her fabulous outfits.
This Is Cabaret, 12th August 2015Interview: Marcus Brigstocke
Marcus tells me that the Scottish crowd have the best heckles.
Christina O'Neill, The Herald, 12th August 2015Tiff Stevenson's top picks for the second week
We are at week 2 of the fringe. As a comic I get to see loads more comedy than you so I'm recommending some of the best stuff up here. You are welcome.
Tiff Stevenson, The Herald, 12th August 2015A rap guide to the fringe's freestyling standups
Wherever you look at the festival, comedians are unselfconsciously rocking the mic. Critic Brian Logan joins the party...
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 12th August 2015Fringe Q&As: Racing Minds
Racing Minds discuss madcap characters, tumbling geography and Irn Bru.
The Guardian, 12th August 2015Fringe Q&As: Stuart Bowden
Stuart Bowden discusses dying in 2084, turrets and seagull to pigeon ratios.
The Herald, 12th August 2015Fringe Q&As: Markus Birdman
Markus Birdman discusses fairy tales, labradors and winning Wimbledon.
The Herald, 12th August 2015Fringe Q&As: Robin Morgan
Robin Morgan discusses stag parties, heckles and why he's never had a bad gig in Scotland.
The Herald, 12th August 2015Fringe Q&As: Felicity Ward
Felicity Ward discusses bagpipes, the Scottish crowds and tuba lessons.
The Herald, 12th August 2015Interview: Annie McGrath and Jack Barry, Twins
A chat with Twins.
Alice Carr, Fresh Fringe, 12th August 2015From Lenny Bruce to Dapper Laughs
On Friday, Frankie Boyle took to the stage at the Féile an Phobail festival in West Belfast. 'I cannot say how sorry I am to have divided a united city', he joked, to riotous applause, referencing the weeks-long campaign from local disabled groups to have Boyle dropped from the bill.
Tom Slater, Broadway Baby, 12th August 2015Hair Peace traces origins of human hair extensions
Edinburgh performer crosses continents to find source of her three 'bales'.
Nick Clark, The Independent, 12th August 2015Absolutely Anything review
Simon Pegg and Kate Beckinsale head up an awful sci-fi comedy from Terry Jones.
James Mottram, The List, 12th August 2015Des O'Connor and Jimmy Tarbuck join forces at Palladium
The gala night in October will raise funds for The Royal Variety Charity.
What's On Stage, 12th August 2015Three to see on 13 Aug
Includes Adam Riches and Racing Minds.
ThreeWeeks, 12th August 2015Poetry Corner #04: by Dan Simpson and Oli Forsyth
Three Weeks invites Fringe-favourite poets to put some words to paper - or a portable device of their choosing - to entertain you here in Poetry Corner.
Dan Simpson and Oli Forsyth, ThreeWeeks, 12th August 2015Chris Kent: No stalling
Last year Chris Kent entertained his audience with stories aplenty set in his hometown of Cork, in which various of his family members appeared. Perhaps looking for new characters with which to play, this year he got married, inspiring his new show Stop Stalling.
Chris Cooke, ThreeWeeks, 12th August 2015Aisling Bea interview
The prize-winning comedian on growing up on a stud farm, juggling three careers and making the leap into stand-up.
Alice Jones, The Independent, 12th August 2015Buddhism, cats, a missing podcast and a death
So, yesterday, I went to see Simon Caine's comedy show Buddhism and Cats at The Caves in Edinburgh.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 12th August 2015Patrick Kielty on returning to his first love
The presenter and comedian talks personal tragedy, new love and jokes ahead of his latest show at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Kate Copstick, Radio Times, 12th August 2015A Londoner's guide to the Edinburgh Fringe
Heading out of London in search of culture may seem like a crazy idea for those who've never been to the Edinburgh Fringe. But this counter-cultural smackdown is not to be missed, even if it does mean heading "oop north 'cross t' border£" (yes, you will have to cross the M25). But newbies need not be intimidated; we went up recently and survived to tell the tale. So here are 10 things to remember to ensure your Fringe isn't too, um, hairy:
Stu Black and Ben Venables, Londonist, 12th August 2015Absolutely Anything review
Simon Pegg and Kate Beckinsale head up an awful sci-fi comedy from Terry Jones.
The List, 12th August 2015Absolutely Anything review
Absolutely Anything's schoolboy humour becomes increasingly desperate; as embarrassingly needy as Dennis the Dog, and not half as attractive.
Fionnuala Halligan, Screen Daily, 12th August 2015Five questions for John Scott
Scottish stand-up John Scott returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with his political stand-up show, Dissent. We ask him five questions.
Andrew Dipper, Giggle Beats, 12th August 2015Five questions for Lost Voice Guy
2014 BBC New Comedy Award winner Lost Voice Guy is back at the Edinburgh Fringe with a new show all about the stupid questions he gets asked. Here's five that we hope don't make the show.
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