2017 Edinburgh Fringe
Balamory Doubtfire
Why give, only to get kicked in the teeth? Is that saft (soft) or daft? This is the story about the limits of one woman's kindness. 'Glorious' ***** (Scotsman). 'A naturally charismatic storyteller **** (Fest). Life isn't fair, but when goody two shoes McBrier was the victim of false accusations, she came close to losing her faith in humanity. Then a health scare fills her with regret. How did wind instruments and reptiles help her cope? 'A knack for funny storytelling' **** (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Funny like Chic Murray was funny' (Scotsman).
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Who have the comedy award judges most overlooked?
With the lastminute.com shortlist out tomorrow, we ask comedians to name who SHOULD have been on the list in previous years.
Chortle, 22nd August 2017Malcolm Hardee Awards 2017 nominations
Terry Alderton, Rob Kemp, Elf Lyons and Mark Dean Quinn lead the nominations for the Malcolm Hardee Awards 2017 - the prizes recognising comic originality at the Edinburgh Festival.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd August 2017Edinburgh Fringe day 17, part 2
Every year, as the Fringe starts, I fear there will be no stunt worthy of a Malcolm Hardee Cunning Stunt Award. But, every year, they come rolling in.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 18th August 2017Edinburgh Fringe day 13
I ended today soaked through with Irn Bru and rain.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 15th August 2017#EdFringe17: Martha McBrier in Balamory Doubtfire
In an extended 30 minute interview we hear from leading story telling comedian, Martha McBrier, who is back in Edinburgh with a new show, Balamory Doubtfire. We learn of her origin story, from winning a major competition on her third gig, to getting into bother over a didgeridoo.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 14th August 2017Kate Copstick's diary: size doesn't matter
I was chatting with Simon Munnery about small audiences - not that he is an expert on that. He told me Eugene Cheese of the Chuckle Club would cancel if there were fewer than 30 in the audience. Unbelievable now.
Kate Copstick, The Scotsman, 13th August 2017Edinburgh Fringe day 7
Today, I watched three performers talking out of their arses. Hardly a new thing at the Edinburgh Fringe, you might think.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 8th August 2017An interview with Martha McBrier
Martha McBrier interview.
Mumble Comedy, 6th August 2017Martha McBrier told not to play the didgeridoo
Comedian Martha McBrier has come under attack for posing on her Edinburgh poster playing a didgeridoo. Apparently women are not supposed to play the traditional instrument.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 6th August 2017Edinburgh Fringe day 3
Female comic accused of blowing a male instrument.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 4th August 2017Performances
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| 3rd Aug 2017 | 17:00 | Finnegan's Wake |
| 4th Aug 2017 | 17:00 | Finnegan's Wake |
| 5th Aug 2017 | 17:00 | Finnegan's Wake |
| 6th Aug 2017 | 17:00 | Finnegan's Wake |
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| 14th Aug 2017 | 17:00 | Finnegan's Wake |
| 15th Aug 2017 | 17:00 | Finnegan's Wake |
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| 27th Aug 2017 | 17:00 | Finnegan's Wake |