BCG Daily Monday 9th July 2018
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Interview: rarely asked questions - Ivan Aristeguieta
Third World meets First World when this award-winning South American makes his Edinburgh debut.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 9th July 201810 things that make me laugh by Douglas Walker
Douglas Walker writes a piece for us ahead if his new show Of Christmas Past at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Douglas Walker, Female First, 9th July 201810 things that make me laugh by Charlie Partridge
Charlie Partridge writes a piece for us ahead of his new show I Can Make You Feel Good. By Comparison at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Charlie Partridge, Female First, 9th July 2018Simon Pegg: 'I was lost, unhappy and an alcoholic'
The actor's tortuous depression led him to drink, then to rehab. He opens up about self-destruction, fatherhood - and his friend Tom Cruise.
Tim Jonze, The Guardian, 9th July 2018Lee Mack discovers his great granddad was a comedian
Lee Mack's great-grandfather was a wartime comic who survived one of the bloodiest days of the First World War. The comedian discovered he is not the first funny-man in his family while delving into his past for Who Do You Think You Are?
The Mirror, 9th July 2018Jake Howie: Edinburgh Fringe 2018 interview
The Reading Comedy Festival New Act of the Year and 2018 NATYS Finalist Jake Howie has intriguing views on what tap water tastes like...
Laugh Out London, 9th July 2018Fringe 2018 - Dominic Frisby's Financial Game Show
It's all about money, finance, economics - you know, boffin stuff but made exciting.
Kara Alberts, The Edinburgh Reporter, 9th July 2018Adam Riches on performing as he ages
Like a speedy striker turned holding midfielder, I have been forced to adapt my stand-up comedy game by Father Time.
Adam Riches, The Guardian, 9th July 2018Chris Turner: Edinburgh Fringe 2018 interview
Manchester comedian Chris Turner has a show full of tricksy wordplay, niche references, and jaw-dropping freestyle raps.
Laugh Out London, 9th July 201820 character/clown comedy recommendations for Fringe
Laugh Out London brings you a list of some of the best character/clown comedy shows you will see at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2018.
Laugh Out London, 9th July 2018You have to be joking? Scott Bennett
Scott Bennett interview.
Short Com, 9th July 2018Owen Roberts review
The show has a few kinks that need ironing out and the ending needs some work, but if these can be sorted this show will go down a storm in Edinburgh.
Matthew Forrest, The Reviews Hub, 9th July 2018A Special Evening with John Cleese review
John Cleese famously embarked on a series of solo performances in the UK in 2011 entitled The Alimony Tour, undertaken to fund an expensive divorce. Last night's one-off was a preview of a new work raising money for a very different cause - Hacked Off, the organisation campaigning for a free and accountable press.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 9th July 2018South Shields couple set to take comedy show to Fringe
A devoted daughter who created a theatre production company in honour of her parents is getting set to take one of its shows to the world-famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Lisa Nightingale, The Shields Gazette, 9th July 2018Edinburgh 2018: BWW Q&A- Russell Hicks
BWW catches up with Russell Hicks to chat about bringing Love Song for the Viciously Ambitious to the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 9th July 2018Edinburgh 2018: BWW Q&A- Sarah Keyworth
BWW catches up with Sarah Keyworth to chat about bringing Dark Horse to the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 9th July 2018Edinburgh 2018: BWW Q&A- Matt Price
BWW catches up with Matt Price to talk about taking Last Night A Weegie Saved My Life to the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 9th July 2018Petfringe Comedian Of The Year review
The contest may not have specifically been looking for 'promise', but they found it anyway, in a comic just three years into his career. A mix of old-timers and relative rookies makes the Petfringe competition like few others. And with the anonymous donor pledging to maintain the mega-prize until 2020, it's likely to be hard fought for a couple more years at least.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 9th July 2018Viv Groskop is Vivalicious! interview
Our editor Kate Stone talked to Viv and got some bonus dating advice from Viv's seven-year-old!
Kate Stone, Funny Women, 9th July 2018You have to be joking? Eshaan Akbar
Eshaan Akbar interview.
Short Com, 9th July 2018+3 interview: Little Death Club
"I am super excited to be coming back to the festival this year with new hilariously filthy songs..."
Dan Lentell, Edinburgh49, 9th July 2018+3 interview: Andrew White: Coming of Age
"I had the best time meeting new people, seeing so many shows, and just soaking in the whole experience."
Dan Lentell, Edinburgh49, 9th July 2018Fringe 2018 - Alex Kealy: A Kealy's Heel
Political comedian & ball of anxiety Alex Kealy trains his sights on love and politics. II's territory already covered by War & Peace, Life & Fate and Ant & Dec.
Kara Alberts, The Edinburgh Reporter, 9th July 2018Preview: Awkward Conversations with Animals I've F*cked
Brought to Edinburgh by Awkward Productions theatre company, it is pitched as a "wonderfully twisted dark comedy".
Larissa Beck, Deadline News, 9th July 2018Preview - Prom Kween
Billed as a coming of age comedy for those who hit that age years ago, Prom Kween has all the right elements: the jocks, the nerds, the mean girls... and RuPaul.
Aaron McGillivray, Deadline News, 9th July 2018Preview - Katherine Ryan
Her acclaimed, total sellout 2017/18 nationwide tour show Glitter Room to the Edinburgh Playhouse on Thursday 16th August, for one night only.
Aaron McGillivray, Deadline News, 9th July 2018Preview - Ivo Graham
After five years and four shows spent burying his head in the past and banging on about 'his school career', Ivo Graham is facing forward.
Aaron McGillivray, Deadline News, 9th July 2018Fifty-word Fringe pitch: Chris Turner
This time it's the turn of Chris Turner on his show We're Where We Were.
The Reviews Hub, 9th July 2018Fifty-word Fringe pitch: Jake Howie
This time it's the turn of Jake Howie.
The Reviews Hub, 9th July 2018Fifty-word Fringe pitch: Vulvarine
This time it's the turn of Vulvarine.
The Reviews Hub, 9th July 2018Fifty-word Fringe pitch: Ada Campe
This time it's the turn of Ada Campe.
The Reviews Hub, 9th July 2018What are our critics' top picks for the Fringe?
With August fast approaching, we asked our top team of Edinburgh Fringe critics to each choose the three shows they are most looking forward to seeing at this year's festival.
Tim Bano, Thom Dibdin, Fergus Morgan, Paul Vale & Anna Winter, The Stage, 9th July 2018John Cleese blasts the BBC in lecture on stupidity
The Fawlty Towers star rails against the government, the BBC and British newspapers in stage appearance for Hacked Off.
Mark Lawson, The Guardian, 9th July 2018I talk to: Charlie Baker
Comedian Charlie Baker often likes to do something different when he returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and this year he's turning his hand to a children's show with the help of his wife Sam Battersea and a plastic goat.
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 9th July 2018Top 10 geeky shows to see at Fringe 2018
Here are 10 suggestions for geeky shows you should check out at this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Gary Tro, Gary Tro's Blog, 9th July 2018Interview with Sindhu Vee
Sindhu Vee takes some time to talk to Voice about the show, inspirations, and give advice to young people.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 9th July 2018Interview with Nick Dixon
Nick Dixon takes some time to talk to Voice about his show, inspirations, and give advice to young people.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 9th July 2018Interview with Ivy Paige
Seductress Ivy Paige speaks to Voice about her new show Seduction, and provides comprehensive advice about taking a show up to Edinburgh.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 9th July 2018Interview with Hans the Boy Wonder from Berlin
Hans the Boy Wonder from Berlin takes some time to talk to Voice about his show, Ed Fringe, and offers advice to those who want to take a show up.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 9th July 2018An undercooked Alan Partridge
If TV programmes can jump the shark then so too can characters. And if producers aren't careful then beloved creations will be leapfrogging a great white quicker than you can say "David Brent's got an album out".
JR Moores, The Guardian, 9th July 2018Videos
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