Bridget Christie
- 52 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
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Bridget Christie on laughing in the face of Brexit
All changed, changed utterly. The show that comedian Bridget Christie is performing in Edinburgh this month isn't the show she had planned. That was called Mortal and it was about just that: mortality. But then Britain - or rather large parts of England and Wales (but not London, where she lives) - decided to vote to leave the European Union. We now live in another country. And how can you ignore that, she says?
Teddy Jamieson, The Herald, 7th August 2016Political comedy isn't dead
Serious issues are back on the stand-up agenda. Here are the Fringe's hottest topics.
Stephen Armstrong, The Sunday Times, 7th August 2016How do you make both sides laugh over Brexit?
It divided the country, poleaxed the pound and plunged the economy towards recession. Worst of all, for a nation's comedians, Brexit ripped up the script for the Edinburgh Fringe.
Mike Wade, The Times, 5th August 2016Brexit and the Edinburgh fringe
Comedians from Al Murray to Bridget Christie explain why they tore up their planned sets and started from scratch after Brexit vote.
Hannah Ellis-Petersen, The Guardian, 4th August 20165 unmissable comedians to catch at this year's Fringe
If you've never been to the Edinburgh Festival, then now's the year to get going and head across the border - especially if you love comedy.
James Gill, Stylist, 3rd August 201650 must-see comedy shows at the Edinburgh Fringe (Link expired)
Here at WOW 247 we've pooled together our comedy brains to pick out a whopping 50 shows we think make a good starting point for any Fringe adventurer.
Matthew Dunne-Miles, Finlay Greig and Craig Leiper, WOW247, 2nd August 2016The 50 best shows to see at the 2016 Edinburgh Festival
From Alistair McGowan to Youssou N'Dour - our critics pick the 50 gigs guaranteed to make Edinburgh rock.
The Telegraph, 30th July 2016Bridget Christie interview
From Amy Schumer to Best In Show, the comedian reveals the things that make her laugh the most.
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 29th July 2016The best shows at the 2016 Edinburgh Fringe
The magic is about to start again and it's time for your annual menu of events from Punchline. It includes some discoveries since last year as well as some classics. No doubt this year's discoveries will become classics by next year...
Punchline UK, 28th July 2016Author comedians
Interviews with Bridget Christie, Susan Calman, Luisa Omielan and Shappi Khorsandi.
Jay Richardson, Edinburgh Festivals, 25th July 2016