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The pitfalls and pleasures of taking comedy across borders

Just because a joke works in one country or language doesn't mean it will in another. Globetrotting stand-ups talk about routines that have bombed - and the changes that saved them.

Rachael Healy, The Guardian, 15th August 2022

Lara Ricote interview

"I won the Funny Women award on a terrible day - I had gotten my hearing aids stuck in my ear"

Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 14th August 2022

Fringe 2022: the TikTok stars shaking up comedy

They are young, fresh and already reaching millions -- meet the social media stars trying to break into stand-up.

The Sunday Times, 31st July 2022

Fringe 2022: this year's highlights from comedy, theatre and dance

The Fringe is back, which means an overwhelming choice of thousands of shows. Isobel Lewis and Jessie Thompson bring you their unmissable highlights.

Isobel Lewis and Jessie Thompson, The Independent, 30th July 2022

16 shows to see at Edinburgh Fringe

My major recommendation would be, after you've booked to see every one of the below shows, have a look on their socials at who they're excited about -- as much as writers would love you to take our word as gospel, no one knows better than they do!

Zoe Paskett, Funny Women, 30th July 2022

What's On - August Comedy Roundup

With the Fringe back in full swing, here are some of the best debut acts coming to Edinburgh this August - As well as some funny freebies and returning legends.

Polly Glynn, The Skinny, 29th July 2022

Funny At The Fringe - interview - Lara Ricote: GRL/LATNX/DEF

My show is a comedy show about me, and what it means to me to be a girl who's latin and hard of hearing.

Holly, Phoenix Remix, 15th July 2022

Edinburgh 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 2022

Fringe 2022: Our pick of the 20 must-see comedy shows

This year promises an festival like no other. Here are the shows not to miss.

Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 4th July 2022

Lara Ricote and Sikisa amongst 99 Club bursary recipients

Lara Ricote, Sikisa, Ania Magliano, Lily Phillips and Sian Davies received money from the The 99 Club's 2022 bursary for female and non-binary comedians.

British Comedy Guide, 13th June 2022

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