2014 Edinburgh Fringe
Edinburgh Fringe features 2014
2014: The Year Of Suffering
Wednesday 13th August 2014
There's lots of shows about suffering at this year's Edinburgh Festival. Dave Chawner takes a look through the programme.
Tommy Rowson on publicity stunts
Wednesday 13th August 2014
Tommy Rowson is giving away a free shot of 'Jameson' at every show in attempt to get people into his venue. Here he contemplates what the best publicity stunts of all time have been.
NewsRevue interview
Wednesday 13th August 2014
Emma Taylor, the producer behind the long-running satirical sketch show NewsRevue, talks about how the show is made.
Bob Slayer talks about his Bookshop
Wednesday 13th August 2014
We talk to Bob Slayer about his Edinburgh Fringe Bookshop venue. The Health and Safety inspectors might not be fans, but the Police seem happy to visit.
Lost Voice Guy saves Martin Mor's show
Monday 11th August 2014
Lee Ridley - aka Lost Voice Guy - stepped in to take over Martin Mor's show after the Northern Irish comic became ill during his performance.
Guess which stand-up is a Minister
Saturday 9th August 2014
The stand-up show Old Men Walking comprises of a retired teacher, a Church of Scotland minister and a Housing Association trainer. But can you guess who is who in this photo?
What's it like signing a stand-up show for the Deaf Community?
Saturday 9th August 2014
We chat to Catherine King, who provides sign language interpretation for the Deaf Community at stand-up gigs. She'll be signing some shows at this year's Edinburgh Fringe.
Beyond A Joke? - The lecture series
Saturday 9th August 2014
Comedy is definitely 'Beyond a Joke', according to a new Fringe lecture series.
Is comedian Chris Martin getting tired of all the Coldplay references?
Saturday 9th August 2014
Chris Martin, the stand-up comedian, explains how many times people make Coldplay-related jokes in his presence.
10 terrible student play must-haves
Thursday 7th August 2014
Dave Jackson, writer and director of a new comic play about an awful A Level theatre production, lists the must-haves of every terrible student show.
Lizzie Bates's guide to Fringe don'ts
Thursday 7th August 2014
Boom Jennies star Lizzie Bates has been coming to the Edinburgh Fringe now for long enough to know what to do - and not do.
Simon Feilder: The best and worst Edinburgh camping spots
Thursday 7th August 2014
Presenting his debut solo show this year, comedian Simon Fielder lists possible camping opportunities for anyone venturing to Edinburgh this August.
Jim Campbell channels Edinburgh's residential properties
Thursday 7th August 2014
Jim Campbell, in his sixth consecutive year performing at the Fringe, channels the thoughts of Edinburgh's poor, abused residential properties during the month.
Once Upon A Nightmare's guide to travelling to fantasy worlds
Thursday 7th August 2014
The character at the centre of comic play Once Upon A Nightmare provides a guide for how to best travel to fantasy worlds.
Aunty Donna's tips for online comedy success
Tuesday 5th August 2014
Australian sketch group Aunty Donna are making their Edinburgh debut this year after enjoying success on YouTube. Here they share the secrets on online comedy success.
Luke Toulson: My torrid 12-year affair with the Fringe
Tuesday 5th August 2014
By the end of this August, stand-up comedian Luke Toulson will have spent an entire year at the Edinburgh Fringe, as he marks 12 years of performing at the annual festival.
Lazy Susan's Edinburgh survival guide
Tuesday 5th August 2014
Comedy duo Lazy Susan share their hard-learned top 5 tips for surviving the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Massive Dad's guide to naming your Fringe show
Tuesday 5th August 2014
All-female sketch trio Massive Dad present a concise and must-read guide to ideal naming of a Fringe show.
Three Edinburgh Fringe comedy shows to be screened at cinemas nationwide
Monday 4th August 2014
Comedy shows starring Jonny and the Baptists, Four Screws Loose and Sarah-Louise Young will be transmitted from the Edinburgh Fringe via satellite to Odeon cinemas nationwide.
Meet the No Strings musical puppets
Monday 4th August 2014
We encountered a group of puppets on the streets of Edinburgh. Witness as they plan their improvised musical show.