BCG Daily Monday 30th July 2018
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Q and A with Flo and Joan
We caught up with Flo and Joan ahead of their new show Alive on Stage at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Female First, 30th July 2018Dad's Army at 50: sitcom celebrates half-century
BBC's classic Second World War comedy centred around pompous Captain Mainwaring's attempts to instil strict discipline into ageing band of brothers.
Joe Sommerlad, The Independent, 30th July 2018Damian Clark: Edinburgh Fringe 2018 interview
Damian Clark interview.
Laugh Out London, 30th July 201811 theatre recommendations for the Edinburgh Fringe
Laugh Out London brings you a list of some of the best theatre shows you will see at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2018 that the comedy fan might also like.
Laugh Out London, 30th July 2018An interview with Samantha Presdee
The ultimate Love Muffin, Sam Presdee, is back at the Fringe, & this time she's bringing her pals...
Mumble Comedy, 30th July 2018BWW Q&A- The Lampoons
BWW catches up with The Lampoons to chat about bringing House on Haunted Hill to the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 30th July 2018Gyles Brandreth on escaping to Scotland
There can't be many former Conservative MPs who have decided to escape to Scotland after losing their seat, but Gyles Brandreth did - and he says it was a life-changer.
Murray Scougall, The Sunday Post, 30th July 2018BWW Q&A- Roman Fraden
BWW catches up with Roman Fraden to chat about bringing Back In The Closet to the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 30th July 2018Interview with Struan Logan
Scottish comedian Struan Logan talks to us about his current show, the difficulties in being a touring comedian, and how the issues surrounding free speech are affecting comedy.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 30th July 2018Fringe fundraisers' bikes stolen on journey
Their bikes were stolen in Leicester last night from the car park at an Ibis hotel. They had stopped off in the city to see a warm-up show by Rhod Gilbert.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th July 2018Interview: rarely asked questions - Yiannia Agisilaou
In I, Human Australia-based comic (and formerly London-based comic) Yianni explores the way that technology is taking us over. Is it our slave or are we its slave?
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th July 2018Dominic Frisby picks his Perfect Playlist
Why John Cleese is Britain's greatest ever comedian.
Dominic Frisby, Chortle, 30th July 2018Vince Ebert: Edinburgh Fringe 2018 interview
Vince Ebert interview.
Laugh Out London, 30th July 2018Ross Smith: Edinburgh Fringe 2018 interview
Ross Smith interview.
Laugh Out London, 30th July 2018Clara Cupcakes: the Edinburgh interviews 2018
Clara Cupcakes interview.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 30th July 2018How Ricky Gervais's Extras went off-script
In the second series of the meta comedy, its lead and creators found fame, making it a sanctimonious sitcom rife with celebrity schmoozing.
JR Moores, The Guardian, 30th July 2018Goon fans pay tribute to Spike Milligan's mayhem
The Fear of Wages. Napoleon's Piano. Dr Jekyll and Mr Crun. A Sockful of Custard. Spike Milligan devotees will probably recognise these titles of The Goon Show, the series that changed the face of British comedy in the Fifties.
In fact one of the titles is fake, having been created by a pair of fiftysomething fanboys as a tribute to Milligan on the centenary of his birth.
A Sockful of Custard is written and performed by Chris Larner and Jeremy Stockwell and opens on the Fringe. It has been a labour of love, not least because the two men have had no access to any original Milligan material.
Mike Wade, The Times, 30th July 2018Edinburgh Fringe: the 2018 must see list
We've chosen these productions for one reason; we think they are unmissable, and take pride of place on our 2018 Must See List.
Theatre Weekly, 30th July 2018Edinburgh Fringe - new musical theatre preview
From satirical revues and Scottish song to shows tackling challenging, sensitive subjects, Edinburgh Fringe is a place to seek out exciting new musicals.
Mark Ludmon, BritishTheatre.com, 30th July 201850 unmissiable shows at the Fringe
Once again, the To Do List team will be jetting up to the Edinburgh Fringe to check out the very best that the festival hast to offer, and we'll be sharing with you the best quirky, offbeat, and downright amazing events at this years Fringe!
To Do List, 30th July 2018What is you abiding memory of your first Fringe?
'Seeing Simon Munnery with a glove made of dildos'
Chortle, 30th July 2018The comedian: "the rejection hit me hard"
In a new series, Esquire talks to successful men about a time they struggled with their mental health. Here, comedian and author Mark Watson remembers a major career setback, drinking too much and how running helps keep him balanced.
Mark Watson, Esquire, 30th July 2018Sunday Service With Ola: the Edinburgh interviews 2018
Sunday Service With Ola interview.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 30th July 2018You have to be joking? Richard Soames
Richard Soames interview.
Short Com, 30th July 2018Jessie Cave interview
In the process of being positive after a painful break-up, Jessie Cave discusses how playing the underdog comes naturally to her.
Kirstyn Smith, The List, 30th July 2018Best female Fringe talent
You'll find truths and talent a-plenty amongst this year's top Fringe female acts...
Edinburgh Festivals, 30th July 2018Interview: Adam Rowe
Adam Rowe levels playing field with Edinburgh show Undeniable.
Katy Davies, Entertainment Focus, 30th July 2018An interview with the Dirty White Boys
Just exactly who are the Dirty White Boys, & why the hell are they so hilarious? The Mumble track'd them down for a wee blether...
Mumble Comedy, 30th July 2018Preview - Tinderella: An Adult Panto
The magical story of Tinderella, on the hunt for a sexy fella...
Lucy Samson, Deadline News, 30th July 2018Preview - Fringe Wives Club
Fringe Wives Club: Glittery Clittery invites audiences to a high-energy comedy party, with original live music, anarchic audience games and DIY glamour + activism - something they call #GLAMtivism.
Lucy Samson, Deadline News, 30th July 2018Opinion: Criticism is dead. Long live The Critic
You're doing it all wrong! A guide to better arts criticism from Theatre Editor Gareth K Vile.
Gareth K Vile, The List, 30th July 2018Gingzilla: 'I'm a monster, whether you like it or not'
The statuesque drag queen brings the glamourous and grotesque origin story of Gingzilla to Fringe 2018.
Kirstyn Smith, The List, 30th July 2018Interview with Owen Jenkins
Owen Jenkins is performing in David Baddiel's Animalcolm with Story Pocket Theatre. Read what the show is about, what advice Owen wishes he'd received when entering the industry, and what tips he offers to those heading up to the Fringe
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 30th July 2018Interview with Barry Ferns
Barry Ferns takes some time to talk to Voice about his new show, reflects on why one would want to perform at EdFringe, and offers some good advice to those thinking about doing it.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 30th July 2018EdFringe theatre - amateur companies
Edinburgh's Amateur theatre companies on the Fringe
Thom Dibdin, All Edinburgh Theatre, 30th July 2018EdFringe Theatre - professional companies
Edinburgh's Professional theatre companies on the Fringe.
Thom Dibdin, All Edinburgh Theatre, 30th July 2018EdFringe theatre - grassroots companies
Edinburgh's grassroots theatre companies on the Fringe
Thom Dibdin, All Edinburgh Theatre, 30th July 2018EdFringe theatre - student companies
Edinburgh's student & youth theatre companies on the Fringe.
Thom Dibdin, All Edinburgh Theatre, 30th July 2018Interview: Katie McLeod
Mindfulness coach turned comic Katie McLeod makes Edinburgh debut with Losing My Mindfulness.
Katy Davies, Entertainment Focus, 30th July 2018Jamali Maddix interview
Jamali Maddix talks about prejudice and extremism informing his new show.
Evening Standard, 30th July 2018John Hegley on Luton Town (and the Fringe)
John Hegley celebrates his 30th Fringe with a show for kids and a show for everyone - but he's also a Luton Town fan...
Ben Venables, The Skinny, 30th July 2018Arnold Brown on the Fringe and his new podcast
The first stand-up to win the Edinburgh Comedy Award, Arnold Brown shares some comedy memories and talks about his new podcast Are You Feeling Funny?
Ben Venables, The Skinny, 30th July 2018Comics on OCD in comedy
Catherine Bohart, Rachel Fairburn and Jordan Brookes talk about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
Ben Venables, The Skinny, 30th July 2018Undivided inattention: comedians on ADHD
Edd Hedges, Ross Brierley and Kiri Pritchard-McLean discuss problems they've had with attention since childhood.
Ben Venables, The Skinny, 30th July 2018Female acts on character comedy
Beth Vyse, Naomi Paxton and clowning duo Abigail Dooley and Emma Edwards talk about motherhood, sisterhood and kicking ageing up the arse.
Ben Venables, The Skinny, 30th July 2018Meet Murray Hill, the cabaret star who's About to Break
Murray Hill is the biggest thing to come out of Brooklyn for a while.
QX Magazine, 30th July 2018Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Quanderhorn
The Quanderhorn Xperimentations, Episode 6 - Dah dah dah dah dah dahh Dah dah dah dah dahhhh...As the bagpiping bombers grow closer, our intrepid crew and their duplicates face the diabolical traps of the Alien ziggurat. With deadly consequences for Brian.
Unforgettable (Redux)
Geoff Posner has an imagined chat with the late Victoria Wood.
Natalie Haynes Stands Up For The Classics
Series 4, Episode 1 - PhryneNatalie Haynes is joined by Professor Edith Hall and comedian Katy Brand as she stands up for Phryne, the Greek courtesan famed for her wit and beauty.
The Infinite Monkey Cage
Series 18, Episode 3 - The Immune SystemBrian and Robin are joined by comedian Shappi Khorsandi, Prof Dan Davis and Prof Steve Jones to look at our amazingly complex and clever immune system.
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue
Series 69, Episode 6A return visit to the Oxford Playhouse for regulars Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden and Tim Brooke-Taylor, with Jeremy Hardy also on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair.
Leading Lady Parts
Comedy short about female actors.