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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 2018

Frank 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 2018

Jim 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 2018

Isley 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 2018

You have to be joking? Laura Davis

Laura Davis interview.

Short Com, 28th July 2018

Fringe Q&As: Norris & Parker

Norris & Parker on sex witches, heartbreak, stag parties and voodoo.

Linda Howard, The Herald, 28th July 2018

Fringe Q&As: Michael Griffiths

Michael Griffiths on performing an hour of Kylie songs.

Linda Howard, The Herald, 28th July 2018

Fringe Q&As: Myq Kaplan

Myq Kaplan on his debut festival performance, All Killing Aside.

Linda Howard, The Herald, 28th July 2018

Fringe Q&As: Nick Dixon

Nick Dixon on his debut show, Marriage Material.

Linda Howard, The Herald, 28th July 2018

What it feels like to be a BSL interpreter for comedy

An interview with signer Catherine King.

Kirsty Fraser, The Herald, 28th July 2018

Fringe 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 2018

Wil 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 2018

Three shows about problems down below

This time three theatre shows exploring problems with sex and genitalia.

Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 28th July 2018

Three shows about big issues

This time three theatre shows themed around big issues.

Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 28th July 2018

The 20 best Dad's Army moments revealed

Radio Times reveals your favourite Dad's Army memories, quotes and scenes.

Radio Times, 28th July 2018

Jeff 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 2018

The double act that'll change every day

Personal crises force duo to get creaive.

Chortle, 28th July 2018

Tom Lucy: Edinburgh Fringe 2018 interview

Tom Lucy interview.

Laugh Out London, 28th July 2018

Sleeping Trees: the Edinburgh interviews 2018

Sleeping Trees interview.

Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 28th July 2018

Sara Pascoe interview

The comedian on intimacy, teenage shoplifting and why she hates music.

Rosanna Greenstreet, The Guardian, 28th July 2018

Russell 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 2018

Benny 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 2018

An 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 2018

Fringe 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 2018

Interview: 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 2018

Interview: 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 2018

Interview: 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 2018

Three conversations... at The Stand

This time three interesting conversations happening at The Stand.

Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 28th July 2018

Three new musicals and opera

This time three new shows in the musicals and opera strand.

Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 28th July 2018

Three to see 2018: Three funny musicals

This time three funny musicals.

Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 28th July 2018

Three stand-ups with a story

This time three stand-ups with a story.

Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 28th July 2018

Three to see 2018: three debut hours

This time three comedians staging their debut full hours at the Fringe.

Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 28th July 2018

Three musical comedy shows

This time three musical comedy shows.

Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 28th July 2018

Three sketch comedy shows

This time three sketch comedy shows.

Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 28th July 2018

Three to see 2018: three tenth celebrations

This time three comedians staging their tenth Edinburgh shows.

Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 28th July 2018

Three to see 2018: three historical comedy shows

This time three comedy shows with historical themes.

Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 28th July 2018

Three to see 2018: Three 'dad stand-up' shows

This time three dad themed comedy shows.

Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 28th July 2018

Three to see 2018: three funny shows for kids

This time three funny shows for kids.

Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 28th July 2018

Three to see 2018: three cabaret and variety treats

This time three treats from the cabaret side of the Festival.

Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 28th July 2018

Three to see 2018: three fabulous songsters

This time three fabulous songsters at the Fringe.

Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 28th July 2018

6 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 2018

I 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 2018

Interview 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 2018

Interview 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 2018

Interview 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 2018

Interview 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 2018

Sid Singh: Edinburgh Fringe 2018 interview

Sid Singh interview.

Laugh Out London, 28th July 2018

Carl Donnelly: the Edinburgh interviews 2018

Carl Donnelly interview.

Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 28th July 2018

Harry and Chris: the Edinburgh interviews 2018

Harry and Chris interview.

Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 28th July 2018

You have to be joking? Rosie Jones

Rosie Jones interview.

Short Com, 28th July 2018

Frank 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 2018

Interview: Alison Spittle

Alison Spittle is Edinburgh Fringe's Worrier Princess.

Katy Davies, Entertainment Focus, 28th July 2018

George 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 2018

A piggy interview with Ivo Graham

Ivo Graham interview.

Wrigley Worm, FringePig, 28th July 2018

A piggy interview with Phil Ellis

Phil Ellis interview.

Wrigley Worm, FringePig, 28th July 2018

David William Hughes interview

David William Hughes brings renaissance, music and comedy to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

West End Wilma, 28th July 2018

Fringe 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 2018

Fringe 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 2018

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