2015 Edinburgh Fringe
Fern Brady: People Are Idiots
Lots of people are surprised when other people turn out to be idiots. Fern isn't and will teach you to lower your expectations for true happiness. Join award-nominated Fern (8 out of 10 Cats, Stewart Lee's Alternative Comedy Experience, Seann Walsh's Late Night Spectacular, writer of new BBC3 show Radges) in her barely anticipated debut hour. 'Great comic sensibility with moments of sparkling verve' (Guardian). 'Fearsome originality' (Scotland on Sunday). 'Obnoxious, rude and utterly brilliant' (ThreeWeeks). 'Wicked, close to the bone gags and a classy poise that shows she's no stranger to the stage' (Stage).
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How comics are starting talk on mental illness (Link expired)
A number of shows - both poignant and funny - deal with mental health issues at this year's Edinburgh Fringe. Siobhan Smith talked to four comedians and performers - Felicity Ward, Fern Brady, John Robertson and Pierre Novellie - about how they're trying to raise awareness, and why comedians seem to be more susceptible than most to mental illness.
Siobhan Smith, WOW247, 27th August 2015'Tampon tax' has inspired new wave of female comedians
The main comic inspiration is the risible notion that sanitary products are considered less essential, and therefore more taxable, than a range of daft things like cake decorations and exotic meats.
Alice Jones, The Independent, 19th August 201511 Scottish comedians you need to see at the Fringe (Link expired)
In no particular order, here are some of our favourite Scottish comedians performing at this year's Edinburgh Festival.
Siobhan Smith, WOW247, 7th August 2015Edinburgh fringe 2015: comedians play consequences
It's an old parlour game with a new twist! With only the previous line to go on, Edinburgh-bound comics have to write a story. And it had better be funny...
Dane Baptiste, Aisling Bea, Rob Beckett, Fern Brady, Ed Gamble, Gein's Family Giftshop, Brett Goldstein, Ivo Graham, Kieran Hodgson, Milton Jones, Tony Law, Bobby Mair, John Robins & Katherine Ryan, The Guardian, 7th August 201510 comedians making their Fringe debuts in 2015 (Link expired)
We've picked out ten debut shows from this year's Fringe programme - a mixture of promising talent and first-timers who you should be making time for in your schedule.
Matthew Dunne-Miles, WOW247, 27th July 2015Best comedy shows at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2015
Following the unveiling of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe programme, we've chosen our pick of the comedy on offer during August.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 10th June 2015Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Aug 2015 | 12:10 | The Stand Comedy Club III, IV |
| 7th Aug 2015 | 12:10 | The Stand Comedy Club III, IV |
| 8th Aug 2015 | 12:10 | The Stand Comedy Club III, IV |
| 9th Aug 2015 | 12:10 | The Stand Comedy Club III, IV |
| 10th Aug 2015 | 12:10 | The Stand Comedy Club III, IV |
| 11th Aug 2015 | 12:10 | The Stand Comedy Club III, IV |
| 12th Aug 2015 | 12:10 | The Stand Comedy Club III, IV |
| 13th Aug 2015 | 12:10 | The Stand Comedy Club III, IV |
| 14th Aug 2015 | 12:10 | The Stand Comedy Club III, IV |
| 15th Aug 2015 | 12:10 | The Stand Comedy Club III, IV |
| 16th Aug 2015 | 12:10 | The Stand Comedy Club III, IV |
| 18th Aug 2015 | 12:10 | The Stand Comedy Club III, IV |
| 19th Aug 2015 | 12:10 | The Stand Comedy Club III, IV |
| 20th Aug 2015 | 12:10 | The Stand Comedy Club III, IV |
| 21st Aug 2015 | 12:10 | The Stand Comedy Club III, IV |
| 22nd Aug 2015 | 12:10 | The Stand Comedy Club III, IV |
| 23rd Aug 2015 | 12:10 | The Stand Comedy Club III, IV |
| 24th Aug 2015 | 12:10 | The Stand Comedy Club III, IV |
| 25th Aug 2015 | 12:10 | The Stand Comedy Club III, IV |
| 26th Aug 2015 | 12:10 | The Stand Comedy Club III, IV |
| 27th Aug 2015 | 12:10 | The Stand Comedy Club III, IV |
| 28th Aug 2015 | 12:10 | The Stand Comedy Club III, IV |
| 29th Aug 2015 | 12:10 | The Stand Comedy Club III, IV |
| 30th Aug 2015 | 12:10 | The Stand Comedy Club III, IV |