BCG Daily Wednesday 26th July 2017
News
Press clippings
Edinburgh Festival spotlight: Sitzpinkler
I caught up with writer and actor Kieran Boyd.
Daniel Perks, Daniel Perks, 26th July 2017Interview: rarely asked questions - Vikki Stone
You never quite know where a comedy career is going to take you. For classically trained Vikki Stone - previously best known for her comic songs about Brian Cox and Phillip Schofield - it has taken her to the Proms at the Royal Albert Hall, where she has been part of the BBC presenting team.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 26th July 2017Maddy Anholt: Edinburgh Fringe 2017 interview
Character comedian Maddy Anholt returns with a new hour that delves into her surreal and sparkly world of outlandish characters.
Laugh Out London, 26th July 2017Phil Nichol Discusses His New Show 'Your Wrong'
We spoke to Phil Nichol about his new show Your Wrong' ahead of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Female First, 26th July 2017I talk to: Jack Rooke
Following his debut in Edinburgh in 2015 and his BBC Three series Happy Man earlier this year, Jack Rooke is returning to the Fringe this year with his second show, Happy Hour.
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 26th July 2017Performers confess their filthiest sexcapades
I've invited artists from the Fringe to confess their dirtiest/smutiest/slightly grubbiest stories of sex and subversion. In exchange, I actively encourage you to see their shows - which will bear no relation to the smut I'm peddling out for your perverted pleasure.
Miranda Kane, Metro, 26th July 2017Fringe Q&A's: Aatif Nawaz
Aatif Nawaz on the brutal honesty of the Scots, missing his mum's birthday and tablet.
Linda Howard, The Herald, 26th July 2017How publicists can lose you an Fringe award nomination
The story was picked-up yesterday by comedy industry website Chortle - as part of a list of false publicity claims by various performers - which reported re Cally Beaton that: "The press release for her delightfully named show Super Cally Fragile Lipstick boasts that she won the 'Malcolm Hardee First Minute Award', last year. Today, Chortle has a piece which includes the suicidal lines: "Comedian Cally Beaton also felt that she had ended up on the list through no fault of her own... Her publicist said they were told Beaton had won a 'First Minute Award at the Malcolm Hardee Awards."
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 26th July 2017Edinburgh Festival spotlight: Notflix
I caught up with the team.
Daniel Perks, Daniel Perks, 26th July 2017Edinburgh Festival spotlight: Red Button
I caught up with director Fumi Gomez.
Daniel Perks, Daniel Perks, 26th July 2017Edinburgh Festival spotlight: Sugar Baby
I caught up with writer Alan Harris.
Daniel Perks, Daniel Perks, 26th July 2017Live review: Kyle Kinane, Proud, Camden
I had a quick google of LA-based Kyle Kinane before his London gig and saw that a 2008 description of him as "bleak and misanthropic" had stuck.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 26th July 2017#EdFringe17: Juliette Burton urges you to #DareToBeKind
Juliette's new show, Butterfly Effect is a brand new docu-comedy in which she investigates the power of kindness. Enjoy 15 minutes of stand up and chat with one of the kindest, open, honest and funniest writer/performers in the UK today.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 26th July 2017#EdFringe17: Mindy Raf is Keeping Her Kidneys
With an open mind, heart, and vagina, US based Comedian Mindy Raf makes her Edinburgh Fringe debut in her new show Keeping My Kidneys. Enjoy 15 minutes of performance and chat with the writer, actor and comedian from New York City.
Broadway Baby, 26th July 2017#EdFringe17: Loyiso Gola is Unlearning
Enjoy 10 minutes of stand up and chat with South African born Loyiso Gola. His new Edinburgh show, Unlearning brings together sharp observations, satirical wit and philosophical contemplations. Loyiso challenges societal norms, making you question everything you thought you knew about politics, race and history.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 26th July 2017#EdFringe17: Andy Daly's Monsters Take Your Questions
Enjoy 10 minutes of comedy and chat with Andy and his cowboy poet character Dalton Wilcox, the self-described "poet-laureate of the west". Plus, a snippet from Andy's perverted theatrical director Don DiMello and from the archives, we hear some live stand up from 2011, with Andy's character, Jerry O'Hearn.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 26th July 2017#EdFringe17 Comedy Q&A: Eleanor Morton
Eleanor Morton's Edinburgh show promises a passive aggressive and witty journey through the history of angry women. We wanted to know more...
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 26th July 2017Susan Calman cancels autumn tour
Susan Calman has cancelled her autumn tour after landing a TV job.
Chortle, 26th July 2017Rob Carter interview
Character comics at this year's Fringe explain how far they'll go to have a fictional person seem all-too real.
Kirstyn Smith, The List, 26th July 2017Craig Ferguson makes his long-awaited Fringe return
The man behind Bing Hitler is back among us after all these years.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 26th July 2017Who's playing at Forth on the Fringe 2017
Tickets are now on sale for the event, with three huge shows featuring the best in comedy, music, cabaret and dance.
Craig Angus, The List, 26th July 2017The Edinburgh interviews 2017: Tony Law
Love surrealist comedy or loathe it, you have to admire Tony Law for his commitment to the craft. Law's comedy is as uncompromising as it is energetic, and Absurdity For The Common People looks set to prove that absurd, shouty humour isn't just for an isolated few. Tony will be performing at The Stand throughout August.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 26th July 2017Jason Manford to release album of favourite show tunes
The comedian turned musical theatre star releases A Different Stage later this year.
Emily Hewerd, Manchester Evening News, 26th July 2017You must be joking? Pierre Novellie
Pierre Novellie interview.
Short Com, 26th July 2017+3 Interview: Laughing Stock
"We like to tell stories in odd and unusual ways, and so we experiment with sound and movement a lot in our shows."
Dan Lentell, Edinburgh49, 26th July 2017+3 Interview: Jack Barry: High Treason
"My show this year is all about the legalisation of drugs, the only political issue I care about."
Dan Lentell, Edinburgh49, 26th July 2017Yianni Agisilaou: Edinburgh Fringe 2017 interview
A show about men, women and society's double standards.
Laugh Out London, 26th July 2017Anti-terror barriers to be installed ahead of Festival
Security barriers are to be erected at Scotland's biggest arts festival in the wake of terrorist attacks in London and Manchester.
Fraser Clarke, The Scotsman, 26th July 2017Edinburgh 10x10: 8. Breaking the rules
Ten Edinburgh shows to see despite your misgivings.
Chortle, 26th July 2017You have to be joking? Andrew Ryan
Andrew Ryan interview.
Short Com, 26th July 2017You have to be joking? Ed Night
Ed Night interview.
Short Com, 26th July 2017You have to be joking? Andy Field
Andy Field interview.
Short Com, 26th July 2017You have to be joking? Athena Kugblenu
Athena Kugblenu interview.
Short Com, 26th July 2017An interview with Gypsy Wood
Gypsy Wood interview.
Mumble Comedy, 26th July 2017In the hot seat: Tiernan Douieb
Tiernan Douieb interview.
Punchline UK, 26th July 2017In the hot seat: Carl Donnelly
One of our longstanding favourites, make sure you see Carl performing The Nutter on the Bus on an actual bus...
Punchline UK, 26th July 2017In the hot seat: Angela Barnes
Angela Barnes interview.
Punchline UK, 26th July 2017Fringe 2017 - The Agony and the Ivories
Bill Larkin (Comedy Central's Premium Blend) stands behind his keyboard for an evening of original comedy songs. This could be the comedy gem you have been waiting for.
The Edinburgh Reporter, 26th July 2017Yolanda Mercy: Quarter Life Crisis interview
I organised a quick catch up, to find out more about the development of the show, and why she's chosen to take it to the Fringe.
Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 26th July 2017Edinburgh 10x10: 10. Double acts
Ten Fringe collaborations.
Chortle, 26th July 2017Fringe on a theme: returning Fringe legends
At the Fringe it is easy to focus on new artists and overlook those who helped shaped stand-up before it became a viable career - here's where to catch those legends in Edinburgh this year.
Ben Venables, The Skinny, 26th July 2017Baba Brinkman: Edinburgh Fringe spotlight
Baba Brinkman has rapped lyrical on climate change and human nature; his latest show explores one of the greatest mysteries of all - consciousness.
Ben Venables, The Skinny, 26th July 2017Interview with Andy Daly
Andy Daly takes some time to talk to Voice about the show, inspirations, and to give advice to young people.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 26th July 2017Interview with Andrew Ryan
Andrew Ryan takes some time to talk to Voice about the show, inspirations, and to give advice to young people.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 26th July 2017Interview with The Thinking Drinkers
The Thinking Drinkers takes some time to talk to Voice about the show, inspirations, and to give advice to young people.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 26th July 2017Interview with Ross and Josh
Ross and Josh of The Not So Late Show with Ross & Josh take some time to talk to Voice about the show, inspirations, and to give advice to young people.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 26th July 2017Interview with Dane Baptiste
Dane Baptiste takes some time to talk to Voice about the show, inspirations, and to give advice to young people.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 26th July 2017Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Lunch
Series 5, Episode 3 - Alpha FemaleA dinner party at Bella's leaves both her and Bill falling short in the gladiatorial contest of name-dropping anecdotes in which the other guests partake.
The Windsors
Series 2, Episode 4Kate and Wills visit Charles's traditionalist new town, Poundbury in Dorset, where Charles is unveiling another statue of himself.
Soho Theatre Live
Episode 1 - Joel DommettJoel Dommett is the first in the Soho Theatre Live series to take to the stage and the hilarious episode sees Joel at his funniest as he discusses the fails and mishaps of his dating life, the infamous catfishing scandal and the pranks he used to play on his Grandad.