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The past Edinburgh Comedy Award winners you should know
Before we find out who won this year's prize, we've taken a look back over some of the most significant wins since the Edinburgh Comedy Awards began.
Zoe Paskett, Evening Standard, 21st August 2019Did you hear about the comics sharing a flat at Fringe?
Performing at the fringe can cost a fortune - little wonder so many comics bunk in together. We drop in on Jon Richardson, Rose Matafeo and Josie Long, among others, to see how they live.
Chris Wiegand, The Guardian, 13th August 2019Edinburgh preview: Returning Champions
It's hard to stay away from Edinburgh whether you are new to the comedy game or an old hand. This year there are a number of brilliant comedians coming back who have won the Edinburgh Comedy Award, best known as the Perrier but now sponsored by digital channel Dave. You can only win the top award once and there are certainly easier ways to make money, so why come back? It must be for the sheer fun and the incredible buzz of the Fringe.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th July 2019Interview: David O'Doherty
David O'Doherty interview.
Kate Copstick, Edinburgh Festivals, 25th July 201930 stand-up comedians you need to see
To celebrate the legends that bring us the lols, we've put together a bumper list of our favourite comedians performing at the moment - the big names and the ones you've yet to fall in love with.
Zoe Paskett, Evening Standard, 9th May 2019New boutique comedy festival For Brighton
The first ever Brighton Comedy Garden will take place this summer with five nights of stand-up comedy presented in a boutique festival in the glorious surroundings of Preston Park from 19 - 23 June.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 8th March 2019Assembly Festival announces first batch of Fringe shows
Assembly Festival has announced the first fourteen shows in its Fringe programme for 2019. Tickets are now on sale for shows between July 31 and August 26.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 31st January 2019David O'Doherty review
Comedian and self-described 'failed jazz musician' David O'Doherty brought joy and hilarity to Birmingham Town Hall last night.
The Express and Star, 8th December 2018David O'Doherty review
Delightfully daft tonic in troubled times.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 20th November 2018David O'Doherty on what makes him laugh the most
The Irish comedian, author, musician, actor and playwright on the things that make him laugh the most.
The Guardian, 28th September 2018