Edinburgh Fringe Features 2011
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Edinburgh Fringe shows with the best reviews
Monday 5th September 2011
A list of 25 Edinburgh Fringe shows which hoovered up four and five star reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2011. Watch out for these comedians on tour...
Paper People Models
Monday 29th August 2011
Make your own mini Sam Simmons, Nick Helm, Andrew Maxwell, Adam Riches, Josie Long and Chris Ramsey.
Russell Kane interviews award nominees
Sunday 28th August 2011
Video of Russell Kane interviewing the nominees for the 2011 Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Awards.
Malcolm Hardee Awards 2011 results
Sunday 28th August 2011
The 2011 Malcolm Hardee Awards have been handed out, with prizes going to Johnny Sorrow, Benet Brandreth and Kunt and the Gang.
Tommy Rowson wins 'So You Think You're Funny?'
Sunday 28th August 2011
Welsh comedian Tommy Rowson has won So You Think You're Funny?, the Gilded Balloon's stand-up competition for new comedians.
Adam Riches wins Edinburgh Comedy Award
Saturday 27th August 2011
Adam Riches, Humphrey Ker and one-off event The Wrestling are the winners of the Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2011. See our news story for full report, and videos.
Amnesty TV from the Fringe
Friday 26th August 2011
An episode of Amnesty International's online show featuring Joel Dommett and Tim Key, plus footage from the comedians .v. critics Fringe football match...
Women on the Fringe of Success
Friday 26th August 2011
Lynne Parker, from the Funny Women organisation, writes about female comedians at the Edinburgh Fringe...
Comedy Cook Off: Vote Now
Thursday 25th August 2011
Gemma Goggin, Naz Osmanoglu, James Acaster, Jeff Leach, Horse & Louis and Rayguns Look Real Enough have taken part in a competition to see who can cook up the best Souffle. Check out the videos and vote for your favourite.
Fascinating Aida: Cheap Flights
Thursday 25th August 2011
Check out the hit budget-airlines bashing video from cabaret trio Fascinating Aida. The song has clocked up over 6 million hits on YouTube now...
The best joke of the Fringe is...
Thursday 25th August 2011
TV channel Dave has announced the 10 best and worst jokes of the 2011 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Nick Helm delivers the winning joke.
Edinburgh Comedy Award nominees announced
Wednesday 24th August 2011
The nominees for the prestigious Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2011 have been announced. See the shortlist here, and check out the reviews for each show too.
BBC Masterclasses at Edinburgh Fringe
Tuesday 23rd August 2011
The BBC are holding two masterclasses over the next couple of days for those interested in working in comedy behind-the-scenes, or as a performer.
2011 Malcolm Hardee Awards nominees announced
Tuesday 23rd August 2011
Doctor Brown, James Hamilton, Bob Slayer, Johnny Sorrow are amongst the nominees for the 2011 Malcolm Hardee Awards.
Theatre Ninjas giveaway free Fringe tickets
Monday 22nd August 2011
The Theatre Ninjas website and iPhone app is giving away free and discounted tickets to various Edinburgh Fringe comedy shows...
Sammy J & Randy video
Monday 22nd August 2011
A funny video interview with Ricketts Lane star Sammy J and his puppet friend/enemy Randy. The video also includes clips from their show.
John Scott: Scottish Comedy
Sunday 21st August 2011
A passionate article about Scottish stand-up comedy written by John Scott.
Deborah Frances-White interview
Sunday 21st August 2011
From flirting at the Fringe to making a movie... it's all go for Deborah Frances-White this summer.
Matt Tiller: What's first: the funny or the tune?
Saturday 20th August 2011
There has been a massive resurgence in musical comedy in recent years, so we asked guitar strumming comic Matt Tiller what comes first... the funny or the tune?
The Under Dogs: Dog Walking
Saturday 20th August 2011
The Under Dogs - Kate Roxburgh and Shae Kuehlman, who are performing a sketch show called Shakespeare's Monkeys - tell us about their two dogs, who they have brought to the festival...
Clever Peter interview
Saturday 20th August 2011
Characterised by their blue, yellow and red jumpers, sketch group Clever Peter are a bit like the Famous Five on acid, minus Timmy the dog. They chat to Lucy Wood.
Imran Yusuf interview
Saturday 20th August 2011
At the last Fringe he was doing free shows. Now he's selling loads of tickets, has a TV vehicle in the offing, and Michael McIntyre re-quoting his routines. It's been quite a year for Imran Yusuf...
Ben Walker: Podcasts
Friday 19th August 2011
Ben Walker, the producer behind hit podcasts including Pappy's Flatshare Slamdown and As It Occurs To Me, talks about his new panel show podcast, recording this weekend at the Fringe.
So You Think You're Funny finalists prepare
Friday 19th August 2011
Nine of the country's funniest up-and-coming comics have been put through their paces and are now preparing for the big stand-up comedy competition next week...
Meryl O'Rourke interview
Friday 19th August 2011
Potty-mouthed potty-trainer Meryl O'Rourke is on a quest to end 72 years of inappropriate parenting...