2018 Edinburgh Fringe
Helen Lederer Asks Why The Fuss?
Following a sell-out residency at London's St James' Theatre, Helen brings her chat format to the Fringe for the first time. Helen's previous guests include Joe Lycett, Jeremy Hardy, Kimberley Walsh and Michael Crick.
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- Helen Lederer - Host / Presenter
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Funny Women on the Fringe Podcast: Helen Lederer
On Edinburgh's bustling Royal Mile, Funny Women's Lynne Parker met comedy star of stage, screen and now page, Helen Lederer and chatted about her shows at this year's Fringe, being a funny woman now and how it differs to when she was starting out in the industry.
Lynne Parker, Funny Women, 16th August 2018Standups on their Edinburgh debuts
Bridget Christie got locked out, Nina Conti ran off with a monkey - and Reginald D Hunter begged his ex for help. Top comedians relive their first fringe gig.
The Guardian, 14th August 2018Older women grab the limelight at Edinburgh Festival
Acts and audiences at the Edinburgh Fringe are traditionally youthful, at the start of their careers and looking for the big break or mostly to party -- swarming for its shows, bars and overpriced beer.
Tim Cornwell, The Times, 5th August 2018Ten comics at the Fringe for the first time in a while
Ten veteran comedians who are making their first festival appearances in a long time... or even ever.
Chortle, 16th July 2018Ten comics returning to the Fringe after a long absence
We kick off our annual series previewing just a tiny proportion of the comedy offerings at the Edinburgh Fringe with ten of the veteran comedians who are making their first festival appearances in a long time... or even ever.
Chortle, 16th July 2018Interview: Comedy heroine Helen Lederer
Helen Lederer on why she 'might as well say it' this Edinburgh Fringe.
Entertainment Focus, 16th July 201817 familiar TV faces appearing at the Fringe
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the single biggest celebration of arts and culture on the planet and this year alongside the acts old and new honing their craft are a number of familiar telly faces.
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 5th July 2018Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 21st Aug 2018 | 14:45 | The Pear Tree (Main Room) |
| 22nd Aug 2018 | 14:45 | The Pear Tree (Main Room) |
| 23rd Aug 2018 | 14:45 | The Pear Tree (Main Room) |
| 24th Aug 2018 | 14:45 | The Pear Tree (Main Room) |
| 25th Aug 2018 | 14:45 | The Pear Tree (Main Room) |