2012 Edinburgh Fringe
Edinburgh Fringe features 2012
Lara A King interview
Friday 17th August 2012
An interview with singer, songwriter and comedian Lara A King who brings her show People Pleaser, and a 1976 VW Campervan called Patsy, to the Edinburgh Fringe.
Felicity Ward: How to write a 'piece'
Friday 17th August 2012
Felicity Ward starts off writing an article about her Fringe experience, but ends up writing about writing an article. If that makes sense.
Nick Helm interview
Thursday 16th August 2012
An in-depth interview with Nick Helm. He talks about his Edinburgh show, his recent TV escapades and much more.
Kieran and Joe interview
Wednesday 15th August 2012
An interview with Kieran Hodgson and Joe Parham, aka double-act Kieran and Joe. The duo have some interesting insight into sketch show performing.
Fringe ticket sales lower than last year
Wednesday 15th August 2012
It's official: at the time of writing, this year's Edinburgh Fringe is suffering from lower ticket sales than last year.
Harry Deansway: The BBC is the real danger to the Fringe
Wednesday 15th August 2012
Promoter and performer Harry Deansway argues that the BBC's presence at the Edinburgh Fringe is a negative thing as it is taking away audience members from other shows.
Joel Dommett: The Edinburgh Fringe nap
Tuesday 14th August 2012
Joel Dommett talks us through the importance of having a nap whilst you're at the Fringe festival.
Totally Tom: 10 things to do at the festival
Tuesday 14th August 2012
Sketch duo Totally Tom suggest 10 things to do at the Edinburgh Festival.
Noise Next Door: 24 Hour Improv Adventure
Tuesday 14th August 2012
Improv group The Noise Next Door are completing a 24 hour challenge around Edinburgh, with their actions dictated by fans.
Alex Horne interview
Monday 13th August 2012
Alex Horne is back at the Edinburgh Fringe presenting The Horne Section - a mix of music and comedy. Here he answers a few questions...
Bob & Jim interview
Sunday 12th August 2012
An interview with double-act Bob & Jim. They talk about their Edinburgh show, the dynamic of their double-act, and more.
Richard Herring: A quiet year for the festival?
Sunday 12th August 2012
A number of comedians are reporting audience numbers are down at this year's Fringe. Richard Herring offers his thoughts on the subject...
Michael Workman & Tommy Little blogs
Saturday 11th August 2012
Australian comics Michael Workman and Tommy Little are a long way from home. Here they share their thoughts about the Edinburgh Festival in a couple of blog posts...
Video: pre-show rituals and superstitions
Saturday 11th August 2012
A video in which some of the comedy acts at the Edinburgh Festival reveal their pre-show rituals and superstitions.
Play the 'Spot the Rare Face Posters' Game
Saturday 11th August 2012
In Edinburgh for the festival? If so play our game to locate the rare posters featuring the faces of Nick Doody and Ben Target.
Hot Dub Time Machine - DJ Tom Loud blog
Friday 10th August 2012
'Hot Dub Time Machine' DJ Tom Loud blogs about the opening night of the Fringe's time travelling dance party. It involved a stage invasion.
Chris Martin: Stuff to nick in Edinburgh
Friday 10th August 2012
Comedian Chris Martin offers up a guide to stuff to nick to make living easier whilst you're at the festival.
Jonny & the Baptists all-star NHS video
Thursday 9th August 2012
Marcus Brigstocke, Josie Long, Mitch Benn and Mark Watson are amongst the comics appearing in Jonny & the Baptists's NHS thank you video filmed at the Edinburgh Festival.
Trodd en Bratt - Edinburgh Festival diary
Thursday 9th August 2012
An entertaining Edinburgh Festival diary from double-act Trodd en Bratt - aka Ruth Bratt and Lucy Trodd - focusing on how height results in different festival experiences.
Jeff Leach interview
Thursday 9th August 2012
An interview with Jeff Leach, whose status has changed from 'sex addict' to 'in a relationship', meaning he's having a very different Edinburgh Festival to his last one.