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Jillian Bell to star in The Wrong Mans USA
In a gender switch from the original British series, Jillian Bell (22 Jump Street) is set as a lead opposite Ben Schwartz in The Wrong Mans.
Deadline, 19th July 2018Lucy Pearman: Edinburgh Fringe 2018 interview
After a nomination for Best Newcomer last year, surreal character act Lucy Pearman is back with another hour of mad delights. This time about a worm who thinks it's a caterpillar.
Laugh Out London, 19th July 201810 things that make me laugh by Eli Matthewson
Eli Matthewson writes a piece for us ahead of his new show The Year of Magical F*cking at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Eli Matthewson, Female First, 19th July 2018Fringe 2018 - Olaf Falafel: There's no i in idiot
Critically acclaimed idiot and author, Olaf Falafel is back with another hour of surreal stupidity, inventive jokes, audience participation and the very loosest of themes. You'll laugh, you'll be confused, you'll enjoy most of it.
Kara Alberts, The Edinburgh Reporter, 19th July 2018Sindhu Vee: Sandhog interview
Our editor Kate Stone found a gap in Sindhu's schedule to chat about her show...
Kate Stone, Funny Women, 19th July 2018Rowan Atkinson victim of internet death hoax
Rowan Atkinson has again been the subject of an internet death hoax - and this time the fake news could infect your computer.
Chortle, 19th July 2018BWW Q&A- Stupid Cupid
BWW catches up with Liz McMullen about taking Stupid Cupid to the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 19th July 2018Carl Donnelly interview
[pCarl Donnelly]'s switching the top deck of a bus for a ballroom at this year's Edinburgh Fringe.
Ross Crae, The Sunday Post, 19th July 2018I talk to: Evelyn Mok
Having made her debut at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe last year and winning Best Comedy Newcomer at the inaugural Pleasance Indie Awards, it's no surprise that Evelyn Mok is back with a brand new hour, Bubble Butt.
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 19th July 2018Interview: rarely asked questions - Ross Smith
Comedian Ross Smith made the headlines earlier this year when he decided to go on a lads' holiday to Hamburg. With a bunch of strangers. And he's not a lad.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 19th July 2018Edinburgh & London shows for Anthony Jeselnik
The American comedian and creator of The Jeselnik Offensive is coming to the UK for gigs in London and Scotland this August.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 19th July 2018New comedy label reveals its TV projects
...including shows based on Welcome To Scarfolk and The Dark Room.
Chortle, 19th July 2018Adele Cliff: Sheep interview
Our editor Kate Stone spoke to Adele about her show being her 'baby' and how women in comedy are on the verge of a takeover...
Kate Stone, Funny Women, 19th July 2018Charlie Partridge: Edinburgh Fringe 2018 interview
Charlie Partridge's hour this year is a beatboxing and storytelling comedy show.
Laugh Out London, 19th July 201810 things that make me laugh by Garrett Millerick
Garrett Millerick writes a piece for us ahead of his new show Sunflower at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Garrett Millerick, Female First, 19th July 2018You have to be joking? John Hastings
John Hastings interview.
Short Com, 19th July 2018The utter joy of Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
Don't waste time, seek it out and I'm sure you'll fall under its spell as I have.
Luke, The Custard TV, 19th July 2018PBH Free Fringe introduce access for all shows
This year PBH Free Fringe is pleased to announce a special roster of rotating shows in a venue offering full disabled access.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 19th July 2018Fringe Q&As: Tori Scott
Tori Scott on her festival debut, poor life choices and her unconditional love of vodka.
Linda Howard, The Herald, 19th July 2018BWW Q&A- Fun Kids Radio
Fun Kids Radio interview.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 19th July 2018End of the Pier review
Both Dennis and Harrison tackle the roles with gusto although, once again, the sudden changes of stance their characters are forced into are enough to wrong-foot anyone.
Fiona Mountford, Evening Standard, 19th July 2018Edinburgh 10x10: As seen on Netflix
Ten Fringe comics also available on the streaming service
Chortle, 19th July 2018Fringe: The best comedy shows to see
If the London previews have tickled your fancy and you've made the decision to go up to Edinburgh, you're bound to be looking for some lols.
Zoe Paskett, Evening Standard, 19th July 2018Stuart Goldsmith: The Edinburgh Interviews 2018
Stuart Goldsmith interview.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 19th July 2018Chris Grace: the Edinburgh interviews 2018
Chris Grace interview.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 19th July 2018Gareth Richards: the Edinburgh interviews 2018
Gareth Richards interview.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 19th July 2018Suzi Ruffell: the Edinburgh interviews 2018
Suzi Ruffell interview.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 19th July 2018I'm a celebrity . . . get me in the Fringe!
The festival is a place where youthful ambitions are realised or thwarted. It's also somewhere that many famous faces come to see what all the fuss is about.
The List, 19th July 2018You have to be joking? Tom Ward
Tom Ward interview.
Short Com, 19th July 2018You have to be joking? Jim Tavare
Jim Tavare interview.
Short Com, 19th July 2018Punchline quizzes The Pin
The Pin interview.
Punchline UK, 19th July 2018Aussie invasion of 2018 Edinburgh Fringe
If you are travelling anywhere near Edinburgh this August, have a look at the following list of shows and consider going to see an Australian act.
Squirrel Comedy, 19th July 2018Fringe - Stamptown Comedy Night
Stamptown Comedy Night is a chaotic, late-night experience featuring the best alternative acts on the international scene.
The Edinburgh Reporter, 19th July 2018Fringe 2018 - Naomi McDonald: Stardumb
One of the UK's hottest young comedy talents - impressionist Naomi McDonald is smashing down the dressing room doors and rounding up a roomful of stars for the Fringe.
The Edinburgh Reporter, 19th July 2018Review: Latitude 2018 - Lolly Adefope
Adefope is extremely talented and clearly on the cusp of becoming a big star as her short greatest hits set confirmed.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 19th July 20189 shows about doing the deed to see at the Fringe
From the truly smutty to the uproariously funny, these Fringe shows aren't afraid to get between the sheets.
Gareth K Vile, The List, 19th July 2018Preview - Jon Harvey
The comedy-writer's debut live show, tresuRETROve, is coming to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2018.
Larissa Beck, Deadline News, 19th July 2018Preview - Seann Walsh
Audiences can hope to expect a show filled with laughter from what the Guardian calls a, "dishevelled, fiery, animated, fiercely idle, millennial man-child".
Larissa Beck, Deadline News, 19th July 2018BWW Q&A - Great British Mysteries
BWW catches up with Rose Robinson about bringing Great British Mysteries to the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 19th July 2018Preview - Animalcolm
ANiMALCOLM combines physical performances with enchanting music and puppetry. A fun day out for children as well as grown-ups.
Georgie Hardie, Deadline News, 19th July 2018Top 10 geeky Edinburgh Fringe shows
We have delved into the pages of the programme and picked out 10 shows/events/tours that we think look right up our street.
The Geek List, 19th July 2018Edinburgh 10x10: As seen on Netflix
There's no denying Netflix is a game-changer for comedy, especially Stateside, with a new special being released every week. Here are ten comics at the Fringe who can also be viewed via the on-demand service.
Chortle, 19th July 2018Fringe 2018 - Very Blue Peter
Very Blue Peter gives you the chance to watch an episode of Blue Peter that was never aired!
Chloe Nelkin, The Edinburgh Reporter, 19th July 2018Show Up at The Counting House Free Festival
From the New York City comic who brought you the Edinburgh Fringe hit Desperately Seeking the Exit.
Theatre Weekly, 19th July 2018Edinburgh interview: Nick Cassenbaum
Nick Cassenbaum is a writer and performer.
Theatre Weekly, 19th July 2018Edinburgh interview: David McIver
Highly inventive stand-up and character comedian David McIver (as heard on BBC Radio 4 Extra and seen on BBC Three) will perform his debut hour David McIver is a Nice Little Man at the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Theatre Weekly, 19th July 2018Edinburgh interview: James Dunnell-Smith
Sleeping Trees have toured the UK with their full length shows and performed at comedy nights all over the country as well as Latitude Festival and Brighton Fringe.
Theatre Weekly, 19th July 2018Edinburgh interview: Mark Jones on Sisters - On Demand
Christy White-Spunner and Mark Jones have been performing together since 2015.
Theatre Weekly, 19th July 2018Edinburgh interview: Rowena Hutson on Fringe Wives Club
Fresh from their multi award-winning success at festivals across Australia, the all-singing, all-dancing all-fighting Fringe Wives Club make their Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut at Assembly Roxy this August.
Theatre Weekly, 19th July 2018Edinburgh interview: Katie Reddin-Clancy on Grace
Fresh back from highly successful runs at the Adelaide Fringe Festival and Melbourne International Comedy Festival, British comedy actress Katie Reddin-Clancy makes her debut at this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival with her self-written, second, solo theatre production Grace.
Theatre Weekly, 19th July 2018A piggy interview with Becky Fury
Becky Fury interview.
Wrigley Worm, FringePig, 19th July 2018Lucy Pearman: Edinburgh Fringe 2018 interview
After a nomination for Best Newcomer last year, surreal character act Lucy Pearman is back with another hour of mad delights. This time about a worm who thinks it's a caterpillar.
Laugh Out London, 19th July 2018Interview with David McIver
Character comedian David McIver talks to Voice about his show, his accidental entry into the industry, and offers minimal advice to those who want to take their own show up to the Fringe.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 19th July 2018Interview with Gráinne Maguire
Gráinne Maguire talks to Voice about her EdFringe show, explains why she stays away from Brexit, and offers advice to those wanting to take a show up to the largest arts festival in the world.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 19th July 2018Interview with George Rigden
"For too long comedy has been able to get away with punching down with no consideration for the target at the expense of a cheap laugh"
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 19th July 2018Interview with Colin Cloud
Colin Cloud talks to Voice about his sixth Edinburgh Fringe show and how Sir Arthur Conan Doyle inspired him to enter the industry.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 19th July 2018Videos
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The Steal
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
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Obsessions
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John Bishop In Conversation With...
Series 4, Episode 3 - Paddy McGuinnessJohn Bishop sits down with close friend, comedian and TV presenter Paddy McGuinness. Paddy reflects on his close relationship with his mother, taking the plunge into showbiz and his unexpected rise to fame as well as working with Peter Kay and is incredibly open about the reality of living with his children's autism.
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Keith Lemon: Coming In America
Episode 3Keith decides he needs his family out in LA to keep him grounded when his career takes off. While they settle in with him and Ashley, Keith under the tutelage of John Barrowman decides that acting could be his way in to the Hollywood elite.
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