2015 Edinburgh Fringe
Lewis Schaffer is Free until Famous, £5
Legendary failure now charges £5. 'Truly unpredictable comedy that is grimly compelling if occasionally painfully unwatchable. Sometimes Andy Kaufman with jokes, sometimes Andy Kaufman without jokes' (Bruce Dessau, BeyondTheJoke.co.uk). '...described as a comic...Schaffer has apparently chosen to do everything in his power not to be funny, which is often funny in itself but mostly just plain awkward' (Edinburgh.FringeGuru.com). 'One year I will go to every one of Schaffer's shows and document the journey' (Copstick, Scotsman).
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Si Hawkins' Fringe Diary 2015, Part 2
Si Hawkins discusses how 2015 was the year to see well-known comics in free venues, plus he reports back from a number of shows, including the offerings from Mae Martin and Tez Ilyas.
Si Hawkins, British Comedy Guide, 29th August 2015The trauma of a 5* review & why I don't like fauning
Maybe absurdism and 'outa left field' comedians are starting to make inroads into mainstream media consciousness. Even if I have no idea what 'outa left field' actually specifically means.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 23rd August 2015Bad signs at the Fringe & Lewis Schaffer kisses me
I used to have a beard for 25 years, then cut it off. I think I am going to grow one again but have not yet figured how I can explain this as anything other than laziness.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 18th August 2015The unavoidable Lewis Schaffer & the African President
Yesterday, I was talking to critic Kate Copstick and I think we came to the conclusion that, this year at the Edinburgh Fringe, there is no one 'hot' act whom everyone is talking about.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 17th August 2015Jaw droppers of the Edinburgh Fringe
"You should consider Lewis Schaffer for the increasingly prestigious Malcolm Hardee Award for comic originality," Lewis Schaffer told me yesterday. "I'm so original people are starting to imitate me."
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 15th August 2015Fringe: suicide & drugs for breakfast, laughter & tears
So which, I hear you cry, Edinburgh Fringe shows did I see yesterday?
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 7th August 2015Cunning Stunt obsessed comic steals three awards
And so the insanity has begun. The Edinburgh Fringe has started.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 5th August 2015Edinburgh Fringe 2015 highlights: comedy
As per usual, there will be laughs aplenty at Edinburgh Fringe - this where the heartiest chuckles will be heard.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 31st July 20155 best show titles at the 2015 Edinburgh Fringe
With the myriad of posters, flyers and publicity stunts littering the streets of Edinburgh during August's Fringe Festival, it can feel like you're shouting into a vacuum. One way to get an edge however, as a comedian drowning in a sea of drama groups and interpretive dance, is an intriguing title. Here's five to take a punt on based on a nifty moniker. No puns please.
Nic Wright, Giggle Beats, 24th July 201510 North American comedians to check out at the Fringe (Link expired)
Here are ten American and Canadian acts you should definitely check out.
Matthew Dunne-Miles, WOW247, 20th July 2015Stewart Lee's Fringe recommendations
Here are Stewart Lee's picks for the festival.
British Comedy Guide, 19th July 2015Performances
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| 6th Aug 2015 | 17:35 | Just The Tonic at The Community Project |
| 7th Aug 2015 | 17:35 | Just The Tonic at The Community Project |
| 8th Aug 2015 | 17:35 | Just The Tonic at The Community Project |
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| 15th Aug 2015 | 17:35 | Just The Tonic at The Community Project |
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| 21st Aug 2015 | 17:35 | Just The Tonic at The Community Project |
| 22nd Aug 2015 | 17:35 | Just The Tonic at The Community Project |
| 23rd Aug 2015 | 17:35 | Just The Tonic at The Community Project |
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| 25th Aug 2015 | 17:35 | Just The Tonic at The Community Project |
| 26th Aug 2015 | 17:35 | Just The Tonic at The Community Project |
| 27th Aug 2015 | 17:35 | Just The Tonic at The Community Project |
| 28th Aug 2015 | 17:35 | Just The Tonic at The Community Project |
| 29th Aug 2015 | 17:35 | Just The Tonic at The Community Project |
| 30th Aug 2015 | 17:35 | Just The Tonic at The Community Project |