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2011 Edinburgh Fringe

Edinburgh Fringe features 2011

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Andrew Maxwell

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...

Markus Birdman

Markus Birdman review

Tuesday 30th August 2011

An impressive outing for the Birdman, but structurally the show is a tad wonky.

Thom Tuck

Thom Tuck review

Tuesday 30th August 2011

Thom Tuck's reports from the strange world of the Disney spin-off are tremendously entertaining, but there's an unfortunate expectation that we have intimate knowledge of the more iconic Disney films.

Neil Hamburger. Gregg Turkington

Neil Hamburger review

Tuesday 30th August 2011

The delivery style of Gregg Turkington's character is certainly unique and definitely divides an audience not accustomed to his act.

Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2011 nominees - as paper people. Image shows from L to R: Sam Simmons, Nick Helm, Andrew Maxwell, Adam Riches, Josie Long, Chris Ramsey

Paper People Models

Monday 29th August 2011

Make your own mini Sam Simmons, Nick Helm, Andrew Maxwell, Adam Riches, Josie Long and Chris Ramsey.

John Cooper

Danny Pensive review

Monday 29th August 2011

This character has some sharp and clever lines, but there may not be too many more miles left in Danny Pensive.

Steve Hall

Steve Hall review

Monday 29th August 2011

A truthful and revealing set from We Are Klang's Steve Hall.

Delete the Banjax

Delete the Banjax review

Monday 29th August 2011

A simply a lovely bunch who are well worth spending an hour of your time with.

Roisin Conaty

Roisin Conaty review

Monday 29th August 2011

Roisin Conaty delivers an appealing set, but it won't have you rolling in the aisles.

Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Awards

Russell Kane interviews award nominees

Sunday 28th August 2011

Video of Russell Kane interviewing the nominees for the 2011 Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Awards.

Kunt and the Gang

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.

So You Think You're Funny final 2011. Image shows from L to R: Tommy Rowson, Lee Mack

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.

The Fudge Shop

The Fudge Shop review

Saturday 27th August 2011

The Fudge Shop is simply fun - lots of fun - for the brilliantly talented performers as well as the delighted crowd.

Max & Ivan are Holmes and Watson. Image shows from L to R: Max Olesker, Ivan Gonzalez

Max & Ivan review

Saturday 27th August 2011

It's elementary dear reader... an excellent, funny show from two talented chaps.

Humphrey Ker

Humphrey Ker review

Saturday 27th August 2011

Humphrey Ker's show is pretty much a Penny Dreadfuls play... minus the other two.

Jay Foreman

Jay Foreman review

Saturday 27th August 2011

Clearly a talented chap, Jay Foreman's future looks very promising indeed.

Men of War. Image shows from L to R: David Schaal, Stephen Harvey, Cariad Lloyd, Gareth Kane

Men Of War review

Saturday 27th August 2011

You come away wondering what on earth possessed them to pitch up at this Portakabin for a month with such a patchy show.

Sara Pascoe

Sara Pascoe review

Saturday 27th August 2011

Pascoe's natural charm and winningly quirky delivery make up for the few weak points in the show.

Adam Riches

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.

Annesty TV

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...

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