BCG Daily Tuesday 14th August 2018
Features
Press clippings
Why Brexit is getting laughs at the Edinburgh Fringe
Britain's departure from the EU is a hard topic to get away from, even at the Edinburgh Fringe. But has anyone in Edinburgh found anything new and, more importantly, anything funny to say about it?
Vincent Dowd, BBC, 14th August 2018Bexie Archer wins the Chortle Student Comedy Award
Bexie Archer has won this year's Chortle Student Comedy Award.
Chortle, 14th August 2018Olaf Falafel picks his comedy favourites
'George Dawes should be free on the NHS'
Olaf Falafel, Chortle, 14th August 2018The Festival review
The Inbetweeners' Joe Thomas crowdsurfs a weekend of misadventures and self-abasing nudity in Iain Morris's likable comedy.
Mike McCahill, The Guardian, 14th August 2018Standups on their Edinburgh debuts
Bridget Christie got locked out, Nina Conti ran off with a monkey - and Reginald D Hunter begged his ex for help. Top comedians relive their first fringe gig.
The Guardian, 14th August 2018Jo Brand to release 'guide to being female'
John Murray Press has signed a part memoir, part advice manual from comedian Jo Brand to publish this October.
Lisa Campbell, The Bookseller, 14th August 2018Perfect Day #3
It's overwhelming trying to decide what to see. So let Fest decide for you. It's okay, we know what we're talking about.
Fest Mag, 14th August 2018Three to see on 14 Aug
Three recommended shows to see on Tuesday 14 Aug...
ThreeWeeks, 14th August 2018Dave Chawner: The Edinburgh Interviews 2018
Dave Chawner interview.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 14th August 2018Craig Brown on offending people
Don't take the mickey out of us mice, the rodents complain to Craig Brown.
Craig Brown, Daily Mail, 14th August 2018BWW Q&A- John Pendal
BWW catches up with John Pendal to chat about bringing We Are Family to the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 14th August 2018BWW Q&A- George Rigden
BWW catches up with George Rigden to chat about bringing George-ous to the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 14th August 2018BWW Q&A- Bread and Geller
BWW catches up with Bread and Geller to chat about bringing Prime Time to the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 14th August 2018BWW Q&A- Shit-Faced Shakespeare
BWW catches up with Lewis Ironside from Shit-Faced Shakespeare to chat about performing Hamlet at the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 14th August 2018Stephen Carlin Fringe diary, day 12
Perhaps this is how Doug Stanhope feels all the time?
Stephen Carlin, FringePig, 14th August 2018It's grim up north
Seven new rules were drawn up to ensure a "consistent approach" to events in public spaces, all variously dunderheaded.
Derwent Cyzinski, FringePig, 14th August 2018Luisa Omeilan interview
"My grandfather flew for the RAF in the Second World War, and was settled by the government in Bristol. My parents came over 40 years ago. Polish was my first language, and nobody here spoke it when I was born. So my first bit of comedy was making the neighbours' kids laugh, by being really clowny and physical. I love making foreigners laugh; where I have to reach them just with personality."
Mister Kipper, FringePig, 14th August 2018The Edinburgh Council joke page
"Hi Fringegoers! It's Council Leader Adam McVey here! You know, Edinburgh City Council gets a rough deal from you Fringe guys for being buzzkills, but I have 'no confidence' in that idea! Here's a few more rib-ticklers I've been using at City Chambers lately!"
Mister Kipper, FringePig, 14th August 2018Reviewer (and libel) roundup
Every year thousands of attention-seeking wannabes with little talent descend upon Edinburgh to expound their misinformed observations in the hope of fame and fortune. And that's just the reviewers! Hahaha! Sorry. Right, so here is our roundup of what the Fringe reviewers have been up to since last we met...
Mister Kipper, FringePig, 14th August 2018Monkey solids!
These days every comedian has a gimmick or a life story to tell. What about those who just throw their RICH, FECUND FUNNY at your face for the ENTIRE 55 minutes? Like these...
Billy Coconuts, FringePig, 14th August 2018Darren's Edinburgh pun map
A punning map of Edinburgh.
Darren Walsh, FringePig, 14th August 2018Circuit Bunny: Invunt!
A photo cartoon.
Mister Kipper, FringePig, 14th August 20187 sensible questions with Felicity Ward
Felicity Ward interview.
Mister Kipper, FringePig, 14th August 2018Wokemon!
A comic strip.
Liam Mullone, Ian Hewett & Keira Hewett, FringePig, 14th August 2018Edinburgh festivals diary: Auld Sneekie
News about what is currently going on at the Fringe.
The Times, 14th August 2018Bennett Arron recalls his most memorably gigs
'I was on between a Holocaust survivor and the Chief Rabbi'
Bennett Arron, Chortle, 14th August 2018Helen Duff: the Edinburgh interviews 2018
Helen Duff interview.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 14th August 2018Jason Manford to star in Guys and Dolls
Jason Manford and Adrian Lester are set to perform as Nathan Detroit and Sky Masterson in the musical hit Guys and Dolls at The Royal Albert Hall.
Female First, 14th August 2018Film preview: The Festival
There is nice material here, but too often the film is lazy and underworked.
Kevin Maher, The Times, 14th August 2018Interview: Suzanne Lea Shepherd
A transinternational, comedienne extraordinaire is in Edinburgh at this very moment. The Mumble grabb'd a quick coffee with the lassie...
Mumble Comedy, 14th August 2018The Festival review
Very similar to The Inbetweeners - but that's a good thing
James Luxford, Metro, 14th August 2018Interview: Lucy Porter on her Fringe show Pass It On
Lucy Porter is a comedian, writer and actress, active since the 1990s. She has done 11 solo Fringe stand-up shows with many then touring Britain and beyond. She continues to be a festival favourite, and this year she is back with Pass It On.
Jessica Secmezsoy-Urquhart, The National Student, 14th August 2018BWW Q&A- Excalibow
BWW caught up with Bowjangles to chat about bringing Excalibow to the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 14th August 2018Review: The Festival
Puerile but exuberant Inbetweeners-style comedy featuring typically game work from Joe Thomas.
James Mottram, The List, 14th August 2018Opinion: Comedy Award Best Newcomer Predictions
A few days ago I had a stab at suggesting what I thought should be on the main Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Show List.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 14th August 2018Lee Evans returns to the stage in Pinter play
Comedian joins all-star cast to perform British playwright's work at eponymous theatre.
Mark Brown, The Guardian, 14th August 2018What's the best room for comedy at the Fringe?
The best place to perform.
Chortle, 14th August 2018John-Luke Roberts interview
A master of absurdity, John-Luke Roberts is one of this year's hottest tickets. He tells Lewis Porteous that it's only now that he's got the skills to pull it off
Lewis Porteous, Fest Mag, 14th August 2018Stephen Carlin Fringe diary, day 13
Halfway through... can't believe I almost quit
Stephen Carlin, FringePig, 14th August 2018Michael Brunström interview
I only saw Michael perform for the first time last month but he instantly became one of our favourite comedians.
Alex Finch, Comedy To Watch, 14th August 2018Review: The Free Association: Jacuzii
Clear ideas, superbly executed.
Paul Fleckney, Chortle, 14th August 2018Videos
TV & radio
Bitz & Bob
Series 2, Episode 10 - Bevel Genie's Home Sweet HomeBitz, Bob and Purl are on a treasure hunt in Big Hot Sandy Desert.
Jake Yapp's Media Circus
Episode 4 - Social MediaJake makes an argument for deleting your account and throwing your laptop out of the window.
Unexpected Fluids
Series 1, Episode 9 - Sex Toys With Monty OnanugaFrom rope ties and yoga lies to the toys which will never get made and some very awkward train journeys, your stories gave us a buzz! With Monty Onanuga.