British Comedy Guide

Edinburgh Fringe

The Edinburgh Festival is the place for live performers to showcase what they can do.

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How to PR yourself

  • Tuesday 26th September 2023

In this piece, we explain how to publicise your live show yourself.

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Directing live comedy

  • Thursday 21st September 2023

In this piece, we discuss the benefits of hiring a director to work on your live show.

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Should you hire a publicist?

  • Friday 15th September 2023

In this piece, we talk through the importance of publicity. Should you hire a PR?

The Secret Reviewer

The Secret Reviewer #53: August and Everything After

  • Tuesday 1st August 2023

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Oh f*ck, it's Edinburgh Fringe, 2023.

Lucas O'Neil

10 hacks for dealing with jealousy at the Fringe

  • Thursday 27th July 2023

Ahead of his first Edinburgh Fringe, US comic Lucas O'Neil shares tips for dealing with jealousy learned through his own years of hard graft to date.

Image shows left to right: Katy Koren, Karen Koren. Credit: Steve Ullathorne

Katy & Karen Koren on the Gilded Balloon

  • Monday 24th July 2023

It's been a challenging few years for the Edinburgh Fringe. We spoke to Karen Koren and Katy Koren of the Gilded Balloon about adapting to these difficult times and the Fringe's future.

Carla Speight

BCG Pro Sessions video: Carla Speight

  • Thursday 13th July 2023

Watch back our Zoom session with publicist and brand consultant Carla Speight. It's packed with advice on how to catch the attention of the media and then market your comedy project to them.

Adele Cliff

Tips for Edinburgh performers

  • Tuesday 2nd August 2022

There're loads of things that can make performing at the Edinburgh Festival for a month more stressful than it needs to be. Hopefully these tips from Adele Cliff can help you avoid some of them.

West End New Act of the Year 2022. Steve Mclean. Copyright: Mark Paterson

Edinburgh Fringe and new comedians: What's in it for you?

  • Tuesday 12th July 2022

Stand-up Steve Mclean has been performing at the Edinburgh Fringe since 2014. As he prepares to host The West End New Act of the Year Showcase at this year's festival, he answers some FAQs and offers some advice to those thinking of attending the festival for the first time...

Ask The Industry Podcast. Simon Caine

Edinburgh Fringe advice

  • Friday 26th July 2019

A collection of top tips related to the Edinburgh Fringe from contributors to the Ask The Industry podcast.