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Random 8: Eleanor Morton
Tuesday 17th July 2018
Laws, chairs, bites and hell-trips: Eleanor Morton takes our could-be-anything question challenge.
Stewart Lee's 2018 Edinburgh Fringe picks
Monday 16th July 2018
Stewart Lee is not performing at the 2018 Edinburgh Festival, but via his newsletter he made some suggestions of people he thinks you should see this August.
Comedians ready for Barnardo's Edinburgh gig
Monday 16th July 2018
The charity Barnardo's is putting on a big gig at the Edinburgh Fringe on the 8th August. Lost Voice Guy, Russell Howard, Tape Face and Zoe Lyons are amongst the performers looking forward to taking part in the two hour show.
Tales of The Unacceptable
Monday 16th July 2018
Sameena Zehra explains why she is co-running Tales of the Unacceptable, a gig at the Edinburgh Fringe which follows up on #MeToo and #TimesUp stories.
Comedy Poster Awards - Vote now and win prizes
Monday 16th July 2018
The Comedy Poster Awards aim to discover the best artwork at the Edinburgh Festival. Over 100 posters have already been uploaded by acts - have a browse and vote for your favourite(s). You can claim a free case of beer for taking part, and have the chance to win great prizes every time you vote.
Daniel Sloss interview
Sunday 15th July 2018
Daniel Sloss talks about bringing his 10th solo show to the Edinburgh Fringe, how his Netflix deal came about, and contemplates when he is going to die.
First Gig, Worst Gig: Jayde Adams
Thursday 12th July 2018
With a big Edinburgh Fringe and Latitude Friday coming up, Jayde Adams recalls London gingers, Bristol fingers and bingo wingers.
Phil the Need: Tea, Cake and a New Direction, for Phil Nichol
Tuesday 10th July 2018
We take tea and cake with Phil Nichol to talk rights, wrongs, returning to stand-up after West End success, and that infuriating show title.
First Gig, Worst Gig: Raymond and Mr Timpkins
Thursday 21st June 2018
As they approach Edfringe and Bedfringe, Raymond and Mr Timpkins talk drugs, nakedness and a Stylophones.
First Gig, Worst Gig: John-Luke Roberts
Thursday 7th June 2018
Every listings editor's worst nightmare, John-Luke Roberts is back with two typically tricky titles and - just for us - a properly-punctuated bunch of absurdist anecdotes.
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