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Life's on the up for Aisling Bea ahead of new TV comedy
"I'd like to think I'm a creative person, but one thing I have a real problem with, creatively, is names. I literally look around a room and call someone, like, 'chair table'."
The Irish Examiner, 31st July 2019
Aisling Bea on using humour to deal with grief
Loneliness, mental health issues, struggling in the pursuit of happiness; the subject matter of This Way Up is far from light.
The Independent (Ireland), 31st July 2019
Paul Currie: Clowning around in school to the Fringe
After tentative steps on the stage Paul graduated in Art College and was coining it in before another performer convinced him to take to the stage again.
Theatre Bubble, 31st July 2019
Jenny Eclair: I really like being funny
Comedian and writer Jenny Eclair talks about still craving stand-up, the rise of funny females and the prospect of turning 60.
Hannah Stephenson, The Irish News, 31st July 2019My favourite comedian by Mickey Clarke of Crybabies
Mickey Clarke writes a piece for Female First ahead of his new show Crybabies at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Mickey Clarke, Female First, 31st July 2019Fair Fringe campaigners getting bolder over poverty
Fair Fringe campaigners getting bolder about exposing 'poverty pay'.
Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 31st July 2019+3 interview: My Love Lies Frozen in the Ice
"Friends are either made stronger or broken at the Fringe!"
Dan Lentell, Edinburgh49, 31st July 2019+3 interview: Beat
"The world and her people (including myself) remain illogical, a pure mystery and the promised wisdom of adulthood has turned out to be the waiting for Godot."
Dan Lentell, Edinburgh49, 31st July 2019
+3 interview: Ian Smith: Half-Life
"I'm looking forward to going to Mother India Restaurant - then going to a steam room the next day and smelling curry getting released from my pores and the other people in the steam room looking confused."
Dan Lentell, Edinburgh49, 31st July 2019+3 interview: Privates: A Sperm Odyssey
"There was one guy called Charlie who had been to the show 5 times, on his way back from work at night. So cool! Personally, that's what I'm most looking forward to: the community aspect of the Fringe - being reminded by a tidal wave of creatives and performers that you are anything but alone."
Dan Lentell, Edinburgh49, 31st July 2019
Why Alice Fraser swapped law for the Fringe
Why Alice Fraser swapped a career in corporate law to perform at Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
The Herald, 31st July 2019
Three to see 2019: impressionsts
This time three impressionists.
Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 31st July 2019Three to see 2019: ghostly goings on
This time three ghostly shows and events.
Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 31st July 2019
Three to see 2019: cabaret treats
This time three cabaret treats.
Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 31st July 2019
Archie Maddocks picks his comedy favourites
'Anarchic depravity from absolute arseholes'
Archie Maddocks, Chortle, 31st July 2019
Matt Richardson leaves Virgin Radio
Matt Richardson is leaving Virgin Radio to focus on his comedy career.
Chortle, 31st July 2019
The Just Us League: the Edinburgh interviews 2019
Interview with Gary Tro and Javier Jarquin.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 31st July 2019Sam Russell: the Edinburgh interviews 2019
Interview with Sam Russell.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 31st July 2019
Gary Tro: the Edinburgh interviews 2019
Interview with Gary Tro.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 31st July 2019
Jess Robinson: interview
British singer-turned-impressionist discusses her favourite impersonations, and the ones she hasn't quite mastered.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 31st July 2019
Nick Helm interview
He discusses his terrible nerves, his TV nightmare and being a control freak over punctuation.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 31st July 2019
Interview: Kieran Hodgson
Kieran Hodgson is having a slightly different August to usual, he won't be joining the hundreds of other comedians heading to Edinburgh Fringe this week, and as he has done himself for the last few years. Instead, Kieran is spending two weeks at the Soho Theatre in London, before setting off for the Fringe later in the month.
Theatre Weekly, 31st July 2019Q&A: Jonny & the Baptists
Musical comedy duo Jonny & the Baptists - a.k.a. Jonny Donahoe and Paddy Gervers - return to the Edinburgh Fringe this summer with their latest show.
Ross Crae, The Sunday Post, 31st July 2019'Monster in a wardrobe' note sums up Fringe
This acting troupe left their neighbours the most Edinburgh Fringe note...ever.
Claire Galloway, Edinburgh Live, 31st July 2019
Reviews: Tony Slattery | Sh*tfaced Shakespeare
Slattery is back now and will most definitely offer something strange and different.
George Dodd, The York Press, 31st July 201920 off the cuff with Richard Marsh
This year he is back producing the world premier of Phoenix, a new one-man musical which he co-wrote with songwriter Jessica Sharman.
Deadline News, 31st July 2019
Interview with Martin Willis, Objectively Funy
Martin Willis talks about his entry into comedy, his work at Objectively Funny, their partnership with Campaign Against Living Miserably, and provides great advice to anyone looking to mirror his career path.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 31st July 2019
Juliette Burton interiew
Juliette Burton's new show Defined has just opened at the Edinburgh Fringe. So...
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 31st July 201950 unmissable shows at the 2019 Fringe
We've picked out 50 - yes, fifty - of the offbeat, less mainstream offerings from this years jumbo Edinburgh Fringe line-up. Also, look out for our reviews article once the festival kicks off!
Rupert & Stuart, To Do List, 31st July 2019
Zach Zucker recalls his most memorable gigs
One gig, 19 walkouts.
Zach Zucker, Chortle, 31st July 2019Who are your favourite ghosts, real or fictional?
We pose another of Richard Herring's Emergency Questions.
Chortle, 31st July 2019
LGBTQ+ comedians that are worth seeing this year
In today's society, it seems opinion of comedy is divided. It's either viewed as a welcome distraction to much of the toxic environment that we find ourselves in, or something that offends us. This August, there are some fantastic comedians from the LGBTQ+ community offering some great sets. They represent this concept of divided opinion - controversial, yet undeniably brilliant.
James Macfarlane, ScotsGay, 31st July 2019
Horrible Histories: The Movie - Rotten Romans review
Considering the film is essentially a supersized TV episode, it's not totally regrettable to miss in the cinema, but it's better to see it on the big screen because nothing beats communal enjoyment.
Musanna Ahmed, The Upcoming, 31st July 2019Interview with Ruth Bratt, Showstoppers!
"What's in the room, what's in the world, is on the stage! That said, we tend to steer clear of things like Brexit and Trump - not because we feel we shouldn't deal with them, but there's enough of that in the real world."
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 31st July 2019Fringe interview: Rarely Asked Questions - Glenn Moore
Glenn Moore returns to the Edinburgh Fringe this year after bagging an Edinburgh Comedy Award nomination in 2018.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 31st July 2019Jonny Pelham interview
Jonny Pelham has delved into his dark past to come up with a show that is cathartic and surprisingly funny.
Sharon Lougher, Metro, 31st July 2019Swiped: Wickedly Funny
All in all, Swiped is a hilarious take (and solution) on the menace that smartphones have come to become in today's day and age. Worth your time!
Indie Shorts Mag, 31st July 2019Podcasts
TV & radio
6:30pm30 min
Gaby's Talking Pictures
Series 2, Episode 1Team captains John Thomson and Ellie Taylor are joined by Amanda Redman and Hugh Dennis.
10pm60 min
Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier
Series 2, Episode 5 - ConsumerismJon Richardson and guests Lucy Beaumont, Angela Barnes and Jamali Maddix discuss, categorise and rank worries to do with Consumerism. Is the High Street dead? Why aren't people recycling? And is it about time Jon got a new look?
10pm35 min
GameFace
Series 2, Episode 3With her friends all seemingly moving forward with their lives and relationships, Marcella begins to feel like she is being left behind, and she decides to open up to her life coach about her feelings. However, her luck is about to change when she gets news of a big audition. Meanwhile, Marcella's parents have something to tell her and Billy.
11pm15 min
Darren Harriott: Black Label
Series 1: Black Label, Episode 4 - BrummieDarren talks about his experiences as a 'Brummie" and his life growing up in Birmingham.