2016 Edinburgh Fringe
Richard Gadd: Monkey See Monkey Do
The underground comedian returns, following in the footsteps of the 'undisputed buzz comedy of last year' **** (Guardian), Waiting for Gaddot, which received rave reviews, sell-out crowds and an Amused Moose Best Show 2015 Comedy Award. 'The end of comedy as we know it' ***** (Mirror). 'A bold, hilarious, hard-hitting hour' ****1/2 (Chortle.co.uk). 'The wildest ride I have been on at the Fringe' ***** (Telegraph). 'An adrenaline rush of misadventure' **** (Scotsman). 'Simply remarkable' **** (Independent).
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Best reviewed Fringe shows 2016
A list of the comedy shows at the 2016 Edinburgh Fringe that got more than 10 top rated reviews. Mark Thomas leads the list.
British Comedy Guide, 5th September 2016TV Bomb Award nominees announced
The nominees have been announced for the inaugural TV Bomb Fringe Awards.
Robert Peacock, TV Bomb, 27th August 2016Edinburgh 2016 - the year that comedy got less funny?
2016 may well go down as the year that comedy got serious.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th August 2016Edinburgh Comedy Award winners 2016
The results of the Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2016 have been announced. Richard Gadd was the main winner, Scott Gibson was named Best Newcomer, and 'Iraq Out & Loud' was the panel prize winner.
British Comedy Guide, 27th August 2016Fringe comedian's pride at 'surpise' nomination
A Scottish comedian has been nominated for the most prestigious award at the Edinburgh Fringe. Richard Gadd, from Fife, is one of eight comics shortlisted for the £10,000 Edinburgh Comedy Awards prize. The man behind the Monkey See Monkey Do show told BBC Scotland he is "surprised and very proud" to be the first Scot nominated in 23 years. The last Scots who made the shortlist were Phil Kay and Parrot in 1993.
BBC News, 25th August 2016Opinion: Who will win the Edinburgh Comedy Awards
The List's Comedy Editor on the 2016 award and who he expects to win.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 24th August 2016Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2016 shortlist
The shortlist for the Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2016.
British Comedy Guide, 24th August 2016Fringe 2016 Terrier Awards announced
The First Terrier Awards are revealed by master critic Fringe Dog.
Fringe Dog, The Skinny, 24th August 2016Malcolm Hardee Awards 2016 shortlist
The shortlist for the Malcolm Hardee Awards for originality have been announced. Twonkey, Arthur Smith, Foxdog Studios and Come Look at The Baby are up for the Comic Originality title.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd August 201626 things to see during the last week of the Fringe (Link expired)
As we enter the final week of the Edinburgh Festival, there's a certain anxiety that sets in. Have I made the most of it? Did I miss the best show ever? What will become of the lanyards?
Nick Mitchell, WOW247, 22nd August 2016Richard Gadd: 'I've punished myself so much'
When he was sexually assaulted, Richard Gadd was plunged into fear, shame and self-doubt. Now he's turned the experience into a stand-up show that explores who he is - and what it means to be a man.
Hannah Ellis-Petersen, The Guardian, 22nd August 2016Fringe Q&As: Richard Gadd
Richard Gadd talks about his new show, Monkey See Monkey Do.
The Herald, 18th August 2016Comedians on meeting their hecklers
Sarah Kendall, Mark Watson, Alexei Sayle and other standups recall what happened when they came face to face with their toughest critics after a show.
The Guardian, 16th August 2016Interview with Richard Gadd
Richard Gadd video interview.
Edinburgh Festivals, 12th August 2016Best shows to see at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016
Including Circa, Ahir Shah, Spencer Jones, Whiteout and O is for Hoolet.
The List, 4th August 2016Edinburgh Festivals 2016: our top 5s
Our section editors narrow down their Edinburgh Festival picks to an tick-'em-off-as-you-go top five; here are their music, books, comedy, art and theatre selections.
The Skinny, 3rd August 2016Richard Gadd: Edinburgh Fringe 2016 interview
A personal highlight of last year's Edinburgh Fringe Richard Gadd is among the most inventive and innovative comedy performers working today, combining audio/visual technologies with out the box ideas that make for uniquely exciting shows. From a preview in July, we can safely say his show this year will not disappoint. Be prepared for something special.
Laugh Out London, 2nd August 2016The best shows at the 2016 Edinburgh Fringe
The magic is about to start again and it's time for your annual menu of events from Punchline. It includes some discoveries since last year as well as some classics. No doubt this year's discoveries will become classics by next year...
Punchline UK, 28th July 2016Richard Gadd Q&A - Edinburgh Fringe 2016
Interview with Richard Gadd.
Short Com, 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 2016Out of the Bearpit
To the uninitiated, the Bearpit Podcast (Podcast) is a the live radio equivalent of messy play. To the initiated it's a showcase of some of Britain's most exciting young comics, live on Ipswich FM. Jay Richardson gets help in grading the Bearpit alumni.
Jay Richardson, Fest Mag, 20th July 2016Edinburgh's Free Fringe is no comedy graveyard
The fringe is no longer centred around the 'big four' venues. Whether you're a performer or punter, take it from an award-winning comic - and get out more.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 20th July 2016Five free comedy shows to see at the Fringe (Link expired)
We all know how it is at the Fringe - there may be hundreds of shows you want to see, but it gets a bit heavy on the wallet. The free Fringe circuit exists to show you can have top quality entertainment without paying through the nose - here are some of the things we're looking forward to from this year's programme.
Niki Boyle, WOW247, 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 201615 free comedy recommendations for Fringe 2016
With the EU referendum making the pound near worthless, all shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016 may in fact be free this year.
Laugh Out London, 28th June 2016Fringe 2016: comedy shows that should deliver
The fringe lineup is out: try Robert Newman's Brain Show, Josie Long's investigations and Michelle Wolf, one of Chris Rock's Oscars speechwriters.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 10th June 2016Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Aug 2016 | 21:45 | The Banshee Labyrinth |
| 7th Aug 2016 | 21:45 | The Banshee Labyrinth |
| 8th Aug 2016 | 21:45 | The Banshee Labyrinth |
| 9th Aug 2016 | 21:45 | The Banshee Labyrinth |
| 10th Aug 2016 | 21:45 | The Banshee Labyrinth |
| 11th Aug 2016 | 21:45 | The Banshee Labyrinth |
| 12th Aug 2016 | 21:45 | The Banshee Labyrinth |
| 13th Aug 2016 | 21:45 | The Banshee Labyrinth |
| 14th Aug 2016 | 21:45 | The Banshee Labyrinth |
| 15th Aug 2016 | 21:45 | The Banshee Labyrinth |
| 16th Aug 2016 | 21:45 | The Banshee Labyrinth |
| 17th Aug 2016 | 21:45 | The Banshee Labyrinth |
| 18th Aug 2016 | 21:45 | The Banshee Labyrinth |
| 19th Aug 2016 | 21:45 | The Banshee Labyrinth |
| 20th Aug 2016 | 21:45 | The Banshee Labyrinth |
| 21st Aug 2016 | 21:45 | The Banshee Labyrinth |
| 22nd Aug 2016 | 21:45 | The Banshee Labyrinth |
| 23rd Aug 2016 | 21:45 | The Banshee Labyrinth |
| 24th Aug 2016 | 21:45 | The Banshee Labyrinth |
| 25th Aug 2016 | 21:45 | The Banshee Labyrinth |
| 26th Aug 2016 | 21:45 | The Banshee Labyrinth |
| 27th Aug 2016 | 21:45 | The Banshee Labyrinth |
| 28th Aug 2016 | 21:45 | The Banshee Labyrinth |