2017 Edinburgh Fringe
John Kearns: Don't Worry They're Here
John Kearns's well-honed persona presents a poignant narrative that's interlaced with delightful crowd work and delivers a thought provoking pay-off.
The only winner of the Best Show and Best Newcomer Edinburgh Comedy Awards returns for the first time. 'Now this is how you do absurd comedy... a bold, hilarious debut... he has forged comedy gold' (Chortle.co.uk). 'A true comedy original' (Time Out). 'Kearns could be your new King of Comedy' (Evening Standard). 'Heading for the comedy stratosphere... you're in the hands of a master' (Guardian). As seen/heard on Top Coppers, [i]Cats Does Countdown[/]i], Drunk History and BBC Radio 4.
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Meet the tour guides
Before they became top comedians, a number of standups made their living as tour guides. Here, four of the best reveal some of the tricks of their venerable trade, and the sights and sounds of Edinburgh that might inspire them to lead a tour again.
Jay Richardson, Fest Mag, 21st August 2017Edinburgh festival 2017 shows - in pictures
The Edinburgh festival 2017 runs the gamut from immersive political theatre to gender-questioning dance to stand-up comebacks - here's a selection of shows photographed by Murdo MacLeod.
Murdo MacLeod, The Guardian, 12th August 2017How Edinburgh changed British comedy
Comedy did not feature at all when the Edinburgh Fringe began but over the past three decades it has become the "spiritual home" of Britain's funny folk.
Steven Brocklehurst, BBC, 6th August 2017What's On London's Edinburgh Fringe preview
With the Edinburgh Festival Fringe - the world's largest arts event - officially starting today, we decided to follow the Highland herd and put together a list of the comedy shows we're most looking forward to seeing this month and then subsequently in London.
Ian Cater, What's On London, 4th August 2017John Kearns: Don't Worry They're Here preview
To date, the only act to have followed the best newcomer with the full Edinburgh Comedy Award, and in consecutive years no less, John Kearns' absurd persona is at once familiar, preoccupied with life's mundanities, and defiantly off-beat, exemplified by his decision to sport a daft wig and ill-fitting teeth.
Jay Richardson, Edinburgh Festivals, 1st August 2017We can be heroes: Bob Slayer on the Edinburgh Fringe
Panel Prize winner Bob Slayer chats to us about what makes a Heroes show as his Fringe empire expands in 2017.
Ben Venables, The Skinny, 27th July 2017Fringe 2017: comedy shows to book now
Al Porter, Sara Pascoe and Adam Riches are among the comedians to catch at this year's Fringe.
The Spectator, 21st July 201710 must-see Fringe comedy preview shows in London
All across the country, performers are limbering up for Edinburgh's month-long comedy marathon, fine-tuning their best new material before the Fringe. But if you can't wait until August - or, indeed, if you can't make it to Edinburgh at all - you can catch these shows in London first. Dive in!
Tristram Fane Saunders, The Telegraph, 18th July 2017The ones to watch: comedy
Who will be funniest at this year's Fringe? Ben Williams selects the best of the bunch
Ben Williams, Fest Mag, 15th July 2017Comedians on their previous careers
Modelling bras for Asda, giving tours of parliament, proving yourself on a building site ... top comics relive their old day jobs.
Ben Williams, The Guardian, 11th July 2017Best comedy shows at the Edinburgh Fringe 2017
We pick out the must-see comedy shows that are already giving us goosebumps of excitement.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 11th July 2017Fringe 2017 - Bob Slayer's Heroes of Fringe
Known for its creative programming, guerrilla tactics and innovative Pay What You Want model, Bob Slayer's Heroes - returning to Edinburgh for its sixth year - is guided by the passionate belief that performers should come first. Its artists always take the lion's share of ticket sales and enjoy total creative freedom.
Rosemary Kaye, The Edinburgh Reporter, 7th July 201726 stand-up comedy recommendations
Unsure what comedy shows to see at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2017? Don't panic! Once again, Laugh Out London has it covered.
Laugh Out London, 26th June 2017Laugh a minute: Edinburgh festival's 2017 comedy lineup
Sara Pascoe looks at life after a breakup, Trygve Wakenshaw brings his baby on stage, and Alexei Sayle, Ruby Wax and talkshow king Craig Ferguson all return to the fringe this year.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 8th June 2017Performances
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| 4th Aug 2017 | 17:00 | Monkey Barrel |
| 5th Aug 2017 | 17:00 | Monkey Barrel |
| 6th Aug 2017 | 17:00 | Monkey Barrel |
| 7th Aug 2017 | 17:00 | Monkey Barrel |
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| 11th Aug 2017 | 17:00 | Monkey Barrel |
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| 15th Aug 2017 | 17:00 | Monkey Barrel |
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| 18th Aug 2017 | 17:00 | Monkey Barrel |
| 19th Aug 2017 | 17:00 | Monkey Barrel |
| 20th Aug 2017 | 17:00 | Monkey Barrel |
| 21st Aug 2017 | 17:00 | Monkey Barrel |
| 22nd Aug 2017 | 17:00 | Monkey Barrel |
| 23rd Aug 2017 | 17:00 | Monkey Barrel |
| 24th Aug 2017 | 17:00 | Monkey Barrel |
| 25th Aug 2017 | 17:00 | Monkey Barrel |
| 26th Aug 2017 | 17:00 | Monkey Barrel |
| 27th Aug 2017 | 17:00 | Monkey Barrel |