Becky Fury
Becky Fury

Becky Fury

  • Stand-up comedian

Press clippings

Becky Fury: Why the culture war is killing comedy

A lot of comedians and commentators who have adopted the currently trending 'alternative' right position have also adopted its mantra of 'cancel culture is killing comedy'. It's not. The culture war is killing comedy.

Becky Fury, Chortle, 25th January 2024

The late comedy godfather Tony Allen: anarchy, creativity and a "Plan B" film

Following on from the last blog - a tribute to the late performer Tony Allen by his friend Becky Fury - performer Tony Green was sharing some memories of Tony Allen with me... At the end, he said: "Oh, I didn't mention the film we did... Plan B by Jerri Hart, one of Tony's workshop pupils. Tony's impatience regarding continued re-takes - "Fuck! Another car's just come round the corner! We'll have to go again!" - made his performance one to cherish."

John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 4th December 2023

A tribute to Tony Allen, oft-called The Godfather of UK Alternative Comedy

Here, award-wining stand-up Becky Fury pays tribute to her long-time friend Tony Allen, who died yesterday morning, in London...

Becky Fury, John Fleming's Blog, 2nd December 2023

What do you think - or hope - the Edinburgh Fringe will look like in ten years' time?

We ask comedians their views...

Chortle, 11th August 2023

Is the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society doing a good job?

We ask comedians their views...

Chortle, 10th August 2023

Do you feel exploited at the Edinburgh Fringe?

We ask festival comedians their view.

Chortle, 9th August 2023

Are you spending big this Fringe?

We ask Edinburgh comedians if they're paying for lots of extras... and if so, why?

Chortle, 8th August 2023

What do you think of the critics?

Edinburgh Fringe comedians give their view...

Chortle, 7th August 2023

Becky Fury's Identity: Putting the -ish in British, death and winning the FA Cup...

Tonight, she opens her latest comedy show - Identity - It runs every night for the whole duration of this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 4th August 2023

What moves can be made to increase diversity at the Fringe?

We asked Edinburgh comedians how the festival could attract a wider range of performers and audiences.

Chortle, 4th August 2023