BCG Daily Saturday 28th July 2018
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Thrones! The Musical: Edinburgh Fringe 2018 interview
Albert Samuels provides the As to our Qs.
Laugh Out London, 28th July 2018Frank Williams: My Dad's Army pals
As the nation's best-loved sitcom reaches its 50th anniversary, Neil Clarke talks to Frank Williams, who played the tetchy vicar, about his memories of the cast and show.
Neil Clarke, The Daily Express, 28th July 2018Jim Tavaré: 10 things that make me laugh
Jim Tavaré writes a piece for us ahead of his new show from Deadpan to Bedpan at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Jim Tavaré, Female First, 28th July 2018Isley Lynn: what inspired her to create Skin a Cat
Isley Lynn writes a piece for us ahead of her new show Skin A Cat at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Isley Lynn, Female First, 28th July 2018You have to be joking? Laura Davis
Laura Davis interview.
Short Com, 28th July 2018Fringe Q&As: Norris & Parker
Norris & Parker on sex witches, heartbreak, stag parties and voodoo.
Linda Howard, The Herald, 28th July 2018Fringe Q&As: Michael Griffiths
Michael Griffiths on performing an hour of Kylie songs.
Linda Howard, The Herald, 28th July 2018Fringe Q&As: Myq Kaplan
Myq Kaplan on his debut festival performance, All Killing Aside.
Linda Howard, The Herald, 28th July 2018Fringe Q&As: Nick Dixon
Nick Dixon on his debut show, Marriage Material.
Linda Howard, The Herald, 28th July 2018What it feels like to be a BSL interpreter for comedy
An interview with signer Catherine King.
Kirsty Fraser, The Herald, 28th July 2018Fringe 2018 - Oliver With a Twist!
Brought to you by the Fringe phenomenon Sh*t-faced Shakespeare, Sh*t-faced Showtime is a combination of professionally trained musical theatre performers and copious amounts of alcohol.
Zoe Sadler, The Edinburgh Reporter, 28th July 2018Wil Greenway: Either Side of Everything, preview
In the first of our Edinburgh Fringe previews, Ian Cater speaks to Wil Greenway - one of the most soul-stirring, poetic storytellers around - about his move towards comedy in new show Either Side of Everything.
Ian Cater, What's On London, 28th July 2018Three shows about problems down below
This time three theatre shows exploring problems with sex and genitalia.
Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 28th July 2018Three shows about big issues
This time three theatre shows themed around big issues.
Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 28th July 2018The 20 best Dad's Army moments revealed
Radio Times reveals your favourite Dad's Army memories, quotes and scenes.
Radio Times, 28th July 2018Jeff Green's life saved by his mum
Comedian Jeff Green has spoken about how his mother saved his life when she became concened about a mole on his back.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 28th July 2018The double act that'll change every day
Personal crises force duo to get creaive.
Chortle, 28th July 2018Tom Lucy: Edinburgh Fringe 2018 interview
Tom Lucy interview.
Laugh Out London, 28th July 2018Sleeping Trees: the Edinburgh interviews 2018
Sleeping Trees interview.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 28th July 2018Sara Pascoe interview
The comedian on intimacy, teenage shoplifting and why she hates music.
Rosanna Greenstreet, The Guardian, 28th July 2018Russell Kane receiving treatment for internet addicton
Writer, comedian and TV presenter said his habit meant he was missing out on time with family and friends.
Roisin O'Connor, The Independent, 28th July 2018Benny Hill's The Strolling Ones
The Strolling Ones never made it as part of the British invasion. Here, singing "Rose" as Mick Jagger, Benny is also the drummer, the guitar player, the rest of the band, a man in the audience and a screaming girl.
Bill Young, Tellyspotting, 28th July 2018An interview with Lizzy Skrzypiec
Everyone who saw Murder She Didn't Write last year were chuffed to bits. The Mumble managed a wee blether with one of Bristol Improv Theatre's finest...
The Mumble, 28th July 2018Fringe 2018 - The Song of Lunch
The Song of Lunch is a show for anyone who has ever been on a disastrous date!
Chloe Nelkin, The Edinburgh Reporter, 28th July 2018Interview: Steve Hartill on Murder, She Didn't Write
Steve Hartill is part of Degrees of Error and their show Murder, She Didn't Write makes the trip to Edinburgh on an annual basis to do their improvised murder mystery show for the whole month.
Greg Stewart, Theatre Weekly, 28th July 2018Interview: Josh Harvey on The Lampoons
In their own words, The Lampoons are four professional idiots hell bent on creating joyously absurd and delightfully cheeky comedy theatre.
Greg Stewart, Theatre Weekly, 28th July 2018Interview: Liz McMullen on Stupid Cupid
Liz McMullen is originally from Canada and moved to London to study Shakespeare at LAMDA.
Greg Stewart, Theatre Weekly, 28th July 2018Three conversations... at The Stand
This time three interesting conversations happening at The Stand.
Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 28th July 2018Three new musicals and opera
This time three new shows in the musicals and opera strand.
Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 28th July 2018Three to see 2018: Three funny musicals
This time three funny musicals.
Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 28th July 2018Three stand-ups with a story
This time three stand-ups with a story.
Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 28th July 2018Three to see 2018: three debut hours
This time three comedians staging their debut full hours at the Fringe.
Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 28th July 2018Three musical comedy shows
This time three musical comedy shows.
Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 28th July 2018Three sketch comedy shows
This time three sketch comedy shows.
Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 28th July 2018Three to see 2018: three tenth celebrations
This time three comedians staging their tenth Edinburgh shows.
Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 28th July 2018Three to see 2018: three historical comedy shows
This time three comedy shows with historical themes.
Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 28th July 2018Three to see 2018: Three 'dad stand-up' shows
This time three dad themed comedy shows.
Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 28th July 2018Three to see 2018: three funny shows for kids
This time three funny shows for kids.
Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 28th July 2018Three to see 2018: three cabaret and variety treats
This time three treats from the cabaret side of the Festival.
Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 28th July 2018Three to see 2018: three fabulous songsters
This time three fabulous songsters at the Fringe.
Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 28th July 20186 shows not to miss at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Vogue picks the women to watch and the unmissable shows to book now - while you still can.
Radhika Seth, Vogue, 28th July 2018I talk to: Luke Kempner
Luke Kempner has been performing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe since 2013, twice with The Only Way Is Downton and then with a brand new hour every year since 2016. Despite the busiest year of his career so far, I'm delighted that Luke is back with a brand new show, House of Faces.
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 28th July 2018Interview with Aaron Calvert
Mind reader and hypnotist wants to talk about his new show Declassified. But don't worry, he won't have you clucking like a chicken!
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 28th July 2018Interview with Eli Matthewson
Comedian and writer Eli Matthewson is making the long journey from New Zealand to come to the Fringe. Here's what he has to say on it.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 28th July 2018Interview with Roman Fraden
Former figure skating champion turned comedian Roman Fraden is bringing his show Back in the Closet to Edinburgh Fringe.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 28th July 2018Interview with The Lampoons
Eccentric physical clowns and scavengers of classic cinema talk to Voice about their show House On Haunted Hill.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 28th July 2018Sid Singh: Edinburgh Fringe 2018 interview
Sid Singh interview.
Laugh Out London, 28th July 2018Carl Donnelly: the Edinburgh interviews 2018
Carl Donnelly interview.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 28th July 2018Harry and Chris: the Edinburgh interviews 2018
Harry and Chris interview.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 28th July 2018You have to be joking? Rosie Jones
Rosie Jones interview.
Short Com, 28th July 2018Frank Williams shares show secrets
Dad's Army 50th anniversary: Never-before-seen pictures of cast and set revealed as Frank Williams shares show secrets
Antonia Paget, The Mirror, 28th July 2018Interview: Alison Spittle
Alison Spittle is Edinburgh Fringe's Worrier Princess.
Katy Davies, Entertainment Focus, 28th July 2018George Egg talks his comedy omelette
George Egg is a comedian with a flare for all things foods, so much so that he even incorporates it into his shows.
Brighton Argus, 28th July 2018A piggy interview with Ivo Graham
Ivo Graham interview.
Wrigley Worm, FringePig, 28th July 2018A piggy interview with Phil Ellis
Phil Ellis interview.
Wrigley Worm, FringePig, 28th July 2018David William Hughes interview
David William Hughes brings renaissance, music and comedy to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
West End Wilma, 28th July 2018Fringe Wives Club: Glittery Clittery, London review
Modern feminist activism has taken on a new face. A trio of faces in fact, in the form of the Fringe Wives Club (FWC), who bring to us Glittery Clittery as part of the Udderbelly Festival in Southbank this summer.
Damien Russell, London Theatre 1, 28th July 2018Fringe Wives Club: Glittery Clittery, Southbank
Ahead of their August residency at The Assembly Roxy upstairs at the Edinburgh Festival, The Fringe Wives Club exploded into the Southbank's Udderbelly for One Night Only.
Faye Stockley, Last Minute Theatre Tickets, 28th July 2018Videos
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