2018 Edinburgh Fringe
Kieran Hodgson: '75
Ask most people to remember the early 70s and they won't. But for character comedian and tedious party guest Kieran Hodgson, they might hold the answer to the biggest question of our time: Europe? Twice nominated for the Edinburgh Comedy Award, Kieran returns to the Fringe with the epic tale of how Britain joined Europe in the first place. An overambitious hour of history, politics and enduring friendship punctuated by stunningly accurate impressions of dead politicians you've never heard of. ***** (Guardian, Telegraph). **** (Times, Sunday Times, Time Out, Scotsman). Leavers and Remainers welcome.
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Best-reviewed Edinburgh Fringe shows 2018
A list of the best-reviewed comedy shows at the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
British Comedy Guide, 31st August 2018There's comedy in everything
It's Thursday morning and seven comedians have walked into a bar. It should be the cue for a joke but over the next hour or so all of them seem lost in the excitement surrounding the Edinburgh Comedy Awards.
Mike Wade, The Times, 25th August 2018What are you going to do once the Fringe is over?
Now it's time to curl up and cry.
Chortle, 25th August 2018Here's the comics to watch
Did you hear the one about stand-up making a big comeback at the 2018 Edinburgh Comedy Awards?
Gayle Anderson, The Herald, 25th August 2018Theatre Weekly's best of the fest
As the 2018 Edinburgh Fringe Festival enters it's final few days, the team at Theatre Weekly have been looking back at the hundreds of reviews we've written, and compiled our Best of the Fest.
Greg Stewart, Theatre Weekly, 24th August 2018What inspired you to get into comedy?
Chortle, 23rd August 2018Who have the Edinburgh Comedy Awards panel overlooked?
This question was asked before today's shortlists came out...
Chortle, 22nd August 2018Edinburgh Comedy Awards shortlist 2018
The shortlists for the Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2018 have been announced.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd August 2018How would you improve the Fringe?
'We should make it free and move it to Norfolk'
Chortle, 21st August 2018What do you think of critics?
'Some reviewers clearly don't like comedy'
Chortle, 20th August 2018Has the 'spirit of the Fringe' been lost?
'It would be nice if audiences came in with open minds and generous spirits'
Chortle, 19th August 201810 comedy shows you must see
Here's our pick of this year's must see comedy shows.
The Scotsman, 15th August 2018What's the best room for comedy at the Fringe?
The best place to perform.
Chortle, 14th August 2018Why Brexit is getting laughs at the Edinburgh Fringe
Britain's departure from the EU is a hard topic to get away from, even at the Edinburgh Fringe. But has anyone in Edinburgh found anything new and, more importantly, anything funny to say about it?
Vincent Dowd, BBC, 14th August 2018The best of what's on at the festival
The best in Edinburgh.
The Times, 12th August 2018Opinion: Edinburgh Comedy Awards - Predictions
It's what I'd like to see on the list. There are over a thousand comedy shows in Edinburgh. I've barely scratched the surface. But I'd also say if you are in Edinburgh or see these shows below coming to your town bag a ticket. Even if they don't win any awards I don't think you'll be disappointed.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 12th August 2018Who are the unsung heroes of the Fringe?
Little known Fringe heroes.
Chortle, 12th August 2018What track do you come on to and why?
'I sing my own walk-on music as I can't remember my iTunes password'
Chortle, 10th August 2018Fringe Q&A: Weird dreams
What do performers dream about when they go to bed. We asked some comedians 'What's the weirdest dream you've ever had?'.
British Comedy Guide, 9th August 2018Kieran Hodgson: Edinburgh Fringe 2018 interview
Kieran Hodgson interview.
Laugh Out London, 9th August 2018Fringe Q&A: If you won a million pounds...
We asked some of the comedians at EdFringe what they'd do if they won a million pounds.
British Comedy Guide, 7th August 2018Punchline 2018 Edinburgh Fringe comedy recommendations
Here they are! Our picks for this year's Fringe. As usual, we advise you to see these acts live as YouTube just doesn't do them justice.
Punchline UK, 7th August 2018The weirdest thing in found in your free Fringe bucket?
'Someone left me a print of their vagina'
Chortle, 7th August 2018What's the worst place you've ever stayed?
'We had to use a tortilla for toilet paper'
Chortle, 5th August 2018Fringe Q&A: The worst thing you've done at a festival?
We asked some of the people who are performing shows at the Edinburgh Fringe what the worst thing they've ever done at a festival is. Brace yourself for some of these answers....
British Comedy Guide, 5th August 2018What is the weirdest Fringe show you have seen?
'It was just a head slowly appearing then disappearing out of a large bin'
Chortle, 2nd August 2018The theatre, comedy and dance you need to see this year
Head to this year's International Festival and Fringe with our critics' guides to all the best theatre, dance and comedy.
Veronica Lee, Bruce Dessau, Emma Byrne, Evening Standard, 2nd August 2018Looking for a little politics with your Fringe comedy?
Fringe comedy shows to see that tackle (in their diverse ways) some of the issues du jour.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 1st August 2018Guide to the ultimate festival's unmissable shows
Mark Wareham's unrivalled guide to the ultimate festival's unmissable shows
Mark Wareham, Daily Mail, 31st July 2018The one thing you wish you knew from your first Fringe
'You will cry... lean in to it'
Chortle, 31st July 2018British Comedy Guide - Top Tips
British Comedy Guide's team selects the best Edinburgh Fringe shows they've seen so far in preview.
British Comedy Guide, 30th July 2018Edinburgh Festival: the best of the fest
From the NHS at 70 to Nina Conti's Monkey shtick, our critics pick the must-sees this summer in comedy, theatre, art and dance.
Alexandre Galliez, The Times, 29th July 2018+3 interview: Kieran Hodgson: '75
"The last few shows have gone alright, but this year may well push me into the next phase: taiko drumming."
Dan Lentell, Edinburgh49, 20th July 2018Pick of the Fringe 2018 (comedy part 1)
Struggling to choose which comedy shows to see at this year's Edinburgh Fringe? We don't blame you!
Greg Stewart, Theatre Weekly, 18th July 2018Interview with Kieran Hodgson
Kieran Hodgson talks about Edinburgh, his new show '75, and reflects on the overhyped 'downfall of western civilisation'.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 17th July 2018Fringe 2018: The best comedy shows to see
There's 1,281 comedy shows listed in the brochure this year. That's far too many - so here are 13 of the very best.
Martin Willis, The Independent, 17th July 201820 character/clown comedy recommendations for Fringe
Laugh Out London brings you a list of some of the best character/clown comedy shows you will see at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2018.
Laugh Out London, 9th July 2018A piggy interview with Kieran Hodgson
Kieran Hodgson interview.
Wrigley Worm, FringePig, 7th July 201810 things that make me laugh by Kieran Hodgson
Kieran Hodgson writes a piece for us ahead of his new show '75 at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Kieran Hodgson, Female First, 7th July 2018You have to be joking? Kieran Hodgson
Kieran Hodgson interview.
Short Com, 6th July 201850 shows to see at the Edinburgh fringe 2018
Superstar standups, daring dance, Brexit cabaret and a Bon Jovi musical ... Dive into our guide to some of the shows at the world's biggest arts festival.
Brian Logan and Chris Wiegand, The Guardian, 29th June 2018Performances
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