2022 Edinburgh Fringe
Stewart Lee: Basic Lee (Work in Progress)
In this work-in-progress show, Lee enters the post-pandemic era in streamlined stand-up mode. One man, one microphone, and one microphone in the wings in case the one on stage breaks. Pure. Simple. Classic. Basic Lee.
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National Trust members: get ready to choke on your carrot cake
The creeping pushback against the 'woke' won't stop until we're neck-deep in deregulated dystopia.
Stewart Lee, The Observer, 21st August 2022The Tories' culture war - what is it good for?
The confused anti-woke brigade attack indiscriminately and the arts end up as collateral damage.
Stewart Lee, The Guardian, 14th August 2022Stewart Lee: How much Brexit bull can a proud Brummie take?
The Commonwealth Games opening ceremony tried to gloss over what a rotten country this has become. It only confirmed it.
Stewart Lee, The Guardian, 7th August 2022Tall stories: performers on their wildest Edinburgh moments
Stand-up in a swimming pool, naked tractor driving, heart attacks, heckles, walkouts, rain and an onstage marriage proposal - as the fringe turns 75, this year's performers on the memories that make the festival unique.
Tim Key, Sindhu Vee, Jayde Adams, Flo & Joan, Arthur Smith, Reginald D Hunter, Paul Foot, Tim Crouch, Nina Conti, Simon Munnery, Bilal Zafar, Lou Sanders, Matt Forde, Fascinating Aïda, La Clique, The Guardian, 6th August 2022The Q&A with Stewart Lee
A household name in UK comedy takes his place in our regular Q&A hot seat to tell us about punchlines, impersonating Ed Gamble and his love of otters.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 5th August 2022Ten Edinburgh comics who were at the Fringe 20 years ago
The Fringe may often focus on the bright new things - but there are also stalwarts who return time and again to present a new show to an attentive audience. We've dug out our dog-eared - and notably thin - 2002 Edinburgh Fringe programme to spotlight some comics still here 20 years on.
Chortle, 27th July 2022Edinburgh Fringe 2022: The comedy lineup so far
Here's a small fraction of some of the comedy coming up at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Jamie Dunn, The Skinny, 24th July 2022Edinburgh festival 2022: 50 shows to see
Phil Wang makes a heroic return, Ian McKellen stars in a balletic Hamlet and Sophie Duker is gleefully carefree. Here are our picks of the festival's comedy, theatre and dance.
Brian Logan, Mark Fisher and Lyndsey Winship, The Guardian, 6th July 2022Shows to see
Tips from The Guardian.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 6th July 2022Stewart Lee interview
I start writing at home and then the show evolves in tandem with live try-outs.
On The Mic, 20th June 2022Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd Aug 2022 | 10:00 | The Stand Comedy Club (Stand 1) |
| 4th Aug 2022 | 10:00 | The Stand Comedy Club (Stand 1) |
| 5th Aug 2022 | 10:00 | The Stand Comedy Club (Stand 1) |
| 6th Aug 2022 | 10:00 | The Stand Comedy Club (Stand 1) |
| 7th Aug 2022 | 10:00 | The Stand Comedy Club (Stand 1) |
| 8th Aug 2022 | 10:00 | The Stand Comedy Club (Stand 1) |
| 9th Aug 2022 | 10:00 | The Stand Comedy Club (Stand 1) |
| 10th Aug 2022 | 10:00 | The Stand Comedy Club (Stand 1) |
| 11th Aug 2022 | 10:00 | The Stand Comedy Club (Stand 1) |
| 12th Aug 2022 | 10:00 | The Stand Comedy Club (Stand 1) |
| 13th Aug 2022 | 10:00 | The Stand Comedy Club (Stand 1) |
| 14th Aug 2022 | 10:00 | The Stand Comedy Club (Stand 1) |
| 17th Aug 2022 | 10:00 | The Stand Comedy Club (Stand 1) |
| 18th Aug 2022 | 10:00 | The Stand Comedy Club (Stand 1) |
| 19th Aug 2022 | 10:00 | The Stand Comedy Club (Stand 1) |
| 20th Aug 2022 | 10:00 | The Stand Comedy Club (Stand 1) |
| 21st Aug 2022 | 10:00 | The Stand Comedy Club (Stand 1) |
| 22nd Aug 2022 | 10:00 | The Stand Comedy Club (Stand 1) |
| 23rd Aug 2022 | 10:00 | The Stand Comedy Club (Stand 1) |
| 24th Aug 2022 | 10:00 | The Stand Comedy Club (Stand 1) |
| 25th Aug 2022 | 10:00 | The Stand Comedy Club (Stand 1) |
| 26th Aug 2022 | 10:00 | The Stand Comedy Club (Stand 1) |
| 27th Aug 2022 | 10:00 | The Stand Comedy Club (Stand 1) |
| 28th Aug 2022 | 10:00 | The Stand Comedy Club (Stand 1) |