2016 Edinburgh Fringe
Daphne's Second Show
After 'threatening to be the hottest gang in town' (List), Edinburgh Best Newcomer nominees, Daphne (Phil Wang, Jason Forbes and George Fouracres) threaten Edinburgh again with new sketches, more dramatic pauses and louder sound effects. As heard on BBC Radio 4's Daphne Sounds Expensive. Winners of Best New Act at London SketchFest 2015. 33 stars for Daphne: **** (Guardian). **** (Telegraph). **** (Independent). **** (List). ***** (Londonist.com). **** (Skinny). **** (Scotsman). **** (Chortle.co.uk).
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Si Hawkins Fringe Diary 2016
Si Hawkins saw a LOT of shows at the 2016 Edinburgh Fringe, and some of them were pretty darn good. Here he talks us through a few of this year's hits 'n' trends.
British Comedy Guide, 25th August 2016Fringe Q&As: Daphne
Daphne talks about their Second Show.
The Herald, 19th August 2016Seven must-see comedy shows at the Edinburgh Fringe
Your laughter muscles duly rested by a diet of Dostoevsky and Adam Sandler movies throughout the early summer, you'll be ready and crying out by now for the comedic onslaught of the Edinburgh Fringe. Everywhere from street corners to enormo-venues, you'll find all kinds of people vying to make you think they're the most hilarious thing since internet videos of cats, be they stand-ups, sketch troupes, improvisers, absurdist performance artists or just plain freeform weirdoes. Let us help you sort the funny hahas from the funny hows by highlighting six shows we think will be definite winners this Fringe, from promising up-and-comers to senior stars.
Malcolm Jack, Time Out, 17th August 2016Brexit puts UK comics in the Thick of It at the Fringe
At this year's Fringe festival in Edinburgh, political comedy takes center stage. With recent upheavals in Britain, the country's comedians are scrambling more than usual to keep their material current.
Anna Russell, The Wall Street Journal, 11th August 2016Edinburgh festival 2016: the shows we recommend
Plan your Edinburgh schedule with this digest of our tips and reviews. Shows are listed by start time. This page will be updated daily throughout the festival.
The Guardian, 9th August 2016Daphne: Edinburgh Fringe 2016 interview
Sketch trio Daphne return to the Fringe after picking up a best newcomer nomination in 2015.
Laugh Out London, 7th August 2016The Edinburgh shows we want to see
It feels as if everyone's a comedian these days, but what if they really were? We asked six comics to imagine shows for some infamous public figures...
Jake Yapp, Nish Kumar, Joseph Morpurgo, The Guardian, 6th August 2016BCG's Top Edinburgh Fringe Tips
BCG has looked through the 2016 Edinburgh Fringe programme and picked out some shows that look like they could be great.
British Comedy Guide, 4th August 2016George Fouracres chooses his comedy favourites
"I've been shocked at the snobbery about Peter Kay"
Chortle, 2nd August 2016Interview: Daphne comedy trio
Comedians reveal the closest they've come to being mortally wounded on stage and why their show is just like The Dark Knight.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 27th July 2016Ten former Chortle Student Award competitors
It's the 13th year of the Chortle Student Comedy Award, with former entrants going on to be familiar faces on TV, the comedy circuit and at festivals.
Chortle, 26th July 201620 sketch & Fringe character comedy recommendations
One of the great joys of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the chance to see an assortment of mad weirdos push comedy to new levels with inventive new characters and brilliant new sketch narratives that offer something different to the great stand-up also on offer. But who to see that is an example of the previous paragraph? Well, you're in luck because here are our picks of the best sketch and character comedy at the Edinburgh Fringe 2016.
Laugh Out London, 11th July 2016Best comedy shows at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016
What to find the biggest laughs, from Daniel Kitson at The Stand to James Acaster at Pleasance Courtyard
Brian Donaldson, The List, 1st July 2016Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd Aug 2016 | 17:45 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 4th Aug 2016 | 17:45 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 5th Aug 2016 | 17:45 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 6th Aug 2016 | 17:45 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 7th Aug 2016 | 17:45 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 8th Aug 2016 | 17:45 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 9th Aug 2016 | 17:45 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 10th Aug 2016 | 17:45 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 11th Aug 2016 | 17:45 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 12th Aug 2016 | 17:45 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 13th Aug 2016 | 17:45 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 13th Aug 2016 | 22:45 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 14th Aug 2016 | 17:45 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 16th Aug 2016 | 17:45 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 17th Aug 2016 | 17:45 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 18th Aug 2016 | 17:45 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 18th Aug 2016 | 22:45 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 19th Aug 2016 | 17:45 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 20th Aug 2016 | 17:45 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 21st Aug 2016 | 17:45 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 22nd Aug 2016 | 17:45 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 23rd Aug 2016 | 17:45 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 24th Aug 2016 | 17:45 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 25th Aug 2016 | 17:45 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 26th Aug 2016 | 17:45 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 27th Aug 2016 | 17:45 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 28th Aug 2016 | 17:45 | Pleasance Courtyard |