Sophie Duker review – charismatic comic’s eye-catching debut

Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghIn her show Venus, the standup explores her sexuality, education and how black people are used as props in white narratives ‘What colour am I?” Sophie Duker asks a white audience member – and it’s a neat way to launch into…

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A guide to the Americans performing at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2019

It’s not even August yet, and already Edinburgh is off to the races with this year’s Fringe, including thousands of shows all over the Scottish city for the next four weeks. The Comic’s Comic is here to tell you which of us Yanks are …

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‘If I can pay for dog food, everything is fine’: comedians on their pets

As the Edinburgh festival approaches, Ed Byrne, Susan Calman, Stevie Martin and others on why their pets are friends, companions and a source of inspirationComedians are needy, so of course we get dogs – they’re always pleased to see you. My cardigan c…

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Comedians’ guide to Edinburgh: where to eat, drink, swim and snog

Sofie Hagen, Phil Wang, Nish Kumar and others reveal their favourite festival spots, from Portobello Beach to the middle of the Royal MileMy girlfriend did a show in Ciao Roma and ever since the owner has treated her like his child. When we walk in, it…

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‘Frankly, it’s ridiculous!’ Fleabag super-producer Francesca Moody

She unleashed Phoebe Waller-Bridge on the Edinburgh fringe. The former actor with the Midas touch tells us her recipe for a hit show‘We had wine. It was late.” Producer Francesca Moody shrugs as if that combination is where all genius lies. Six years a…

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Adult Swim plots two-day festival for Los Angeles in November 2019

Adult Swim has mounted fan fests across the nation and even the world. This November, the late-night version of the Cartoon Network is setting up base camp in Los Angeles for two days and nights of comedy, animation and music. The Adult Swim Festival 2…

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‘I searched for a stepdad – someone like Ground Force’s Tommy would do’

Aged seven, comic Steve Bugeja helped his mum find a new partner. They had to watch his magic tricks – and know how to handle a trellisWhen I told my mum that my fringe comedy show was going to be all about her being single when I was growing up, she s…

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Edinburgh fringe 2019: 10 essential shows

Jessie Cave’s intimate standup, a beatbox Frankenstein and a twist on the star-crossed lovers are among the Edinburgh shows we’ve previously reviewed. Here’s what we said …Pleasance Courtyard Continue reading…

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Edinburgh festival 2019: 50 theatre, comedy and dance shows to see

There’s a Belle and Sebastian play, a show in a hair salon, Frances Barber performing Pet Shop Boys songs and top comics including Josie Long and Stephen Fry. Here’s our guide to the world’s biggest arts festivalCrocodile Fever Traverse Playwright Megh…

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Tribute to Carol Burnett tops JFL42 lineup for Toronto’s 2019 comedy festival

The schedule and lineup for Toronto’s JFL42 2019 is out! Passes go on sale Friday, with individual tickets available next Friday. Carol Burnett tops the list for Just For Laugh’s month of 42 headliners this Sept. 19-29 in Toronto. Opening n…

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