Press clippings Page 8
Battle at the ballot box
We interrupt this Festival to bring you a party political broadcast. Grainne Maguire, leader of the Change Party, faces off against political stalwart and BBQ enthusiast Matt Forde (heading up the House Party) for Prime Minister of the Fringe.
Stevie Martin, Fest Mag, 13th August 2013Review: Paul Zerdin - Puppet Master
To an audience who are mostly fans, TV ventriloquist Paul Zerdin preaches to the converted with a two hour show that ultimately, falls short.
Stevie Martin, Spoonfed, 4th October 2012Cariad Lloyd
Screwball character comic Cariad Lloyd exploded out of nowhere in 2011, picking up a Best Newcomer nomination at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards. Stevie Martin meets a comic for whom the boundary between fiction and reality is a little blurry.
Stevie Martin, Fest Mag, 14th August 2012Nothing left to say
There are more standup performances at this year's Fringe than ever before. But rising above the cacophonous din is a comedian who remains quiet. Stevie Martin talks to The Boy With Tape on His Face about the power of silence.
Stevie Martin, Fest Mag, 10th August 2012The Gentlemen of Leisure's comedy gallery tour
Tickets sold out for The Gentlemen of Lesiure's British Museum tour within 20 minutes of going on sale. Stevie Martin speaks to the cultural comedy duo about their new site specific experiment...
Stevie Martin, Spoonfed, 11th April 2012Things to do in Edinburgh when you're Ed
Sublimely shambolic, brow-beaten "anti-comic" Edward Aczel rarely seems to be having a good time. His 2011 Fringe show claims he doesn't even exist. Time to cheer him up, reckons Stevie Martin.
Stevie Martin, Fest Mag, 19th August 2011