Press clippings

(ISH) Edinburgh Comedy Awards announce longlists

The (ISH) Edinburgh Comedy Awards - the alternative new Fringe-based awards run by volunteers - have announced their longlists.

British Comedy Guide, 14th August 2023

Edinburgh Fringe: All the must-see Jewish acts

Planning your trip to the Fringe this August? We've picked the best shows to see.

Hannah Gillott, The Jewish Chronicle, 28th July 2023

Edinburgh Fringe 10x10: Ten disability themed shows

With stairs absolutely everywhere, Edinburgh is not the most accessible of cities for a major arts festival. Nonetheless, here are ten comedy shows offering new and personal perspectives on disability.

Chortle, 21st July 2023

Review: Fast Fringe at Leicester Square Theatre

This bumper London edition of Edinburgh treat Fast Fringe is a wham-bam parade of quick-as-lightning stand up, sketches and musical comedy. The night is the perfect fringe megamix of three-minute wonders, perfect for those with goldfish-like attention spans.

Rupert Dannreuther, To Do List, 17th July 2023

EdFringe Talk: Aaron Simmonds: Baby Steps

"The huge challenge of Edfringe is probably a big part of what makes it such an amazing and satisfying experience overall."

Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 12th July 2023

Best of the Fest: Edinburgh 2023

From animal magic to freedom fighting showgirls, Danielle Goldstein picks the finest ways to have fun at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Danielle Goldstein, Jewish Renaissance, 4th July 2023

Pleasance puts lots more Edinburgh shows on sale

The second Edinburgh Fringe announcement for the Pleasance Theatre Trust is a whopper with returning award-winning acts, amazing newcomers, European sensations, shows with fun for all the family and political chatterings.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 28th March 2023

Mark Watson launches online-only comedy festival Access

Mark Watson is launching an online-only comedy festival for stand-up fans that can't get to live gigs, featuring himself, Alex Horne, Tim Key, Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Sarah Keyworth among others. He is also recording a fourth series of Mark Watson Talks A Bit About Life for Radio 4.

British Comedy Guide, 2nd December 2022

Laura Lexx hosts Radio 4 stand-up showcase

Laura Lexx is to host a new Radio 4 stand-up showcase, giving a platform to comedians who've never appeared on the station before.

British Comedy Guide, 10th November 2022

EdFringe talk: Aaron Simmonds: Hot Wheels

"Gary Oldman is 2 weeks younger than Gary Newman and the word bed looks like a bed when written down. I havent been able to absorb anything else as my mind was blown by both of these facts."

Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 29th July 2022