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Edinburgh Fringe performer tragically loses husband of 22 years during show run

Dillie Keane, a UK-based actress, had been starring in cabaret show Fascinating Aïda at the Fringe during August when her husband, John, passed away from a stroke.

Edinburgh Live

Rising accommodation costs endanger the future of the Fringe

THE Future of the Edinburgh Fringe is in “very real danger” due to the cost of accommodation in the capital, according to eight of the…

The National (Scotland)

Labour should not ‘hold back’ in support for striking workers – Burnham

The Greater Manchester Mayor said he may ‘one day’ consider a bid for Labour leadership in an interview at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

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The Edinburgh Fringe circus show that was like a ticket back to childhood

Our reporter went to see London's touring Cirque Berserk show and said it was a thrilling - and heart-stopping at times - experience that left her positively speechless.

Edinburgh Live

West Bromwich comedian's pasta pun wins Edinburgh Fringe funniest joke award

A PASTA pun has been named the funniest joke of the Edinburgh Fringe as the award returned for the first time since before the pandemic.

The National (Scotland)

Masai Graham wins Edinburgh Fringe funniest joke award

The Dave’s Funniest Joke of the Fringe returned for the first time since 2019.

The Independent UK

Edinburgh Fringe funniest jokes 2022 revealed - Did they make you laugh?

Dave’s Funniest Joke of the Fringe has been revealed for the first time since the pandemic.

The National (Scotland)

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The Alchemist in Newcastle mixes up a winning menu of comedy and cocktails

Eldon Square bar-restaurant The Alchemist announces its first ever comedy night, including Edinburgh Fringe favourite Lauren Pattison, with drinks packages on sale now

Chronicle Live

Welsh indy supporter behind Fringe show says Scotland can lead way

A WELSH independence supporter behind a political Edinburgh Fringe show believes if Scotland manages to break ties with the UK, Wales will quickly…

The National (Scotland)

We saw an Edinburgh Fringe dark comedy and the audience were in tears by the end

The show tells the story of an immature teen boy obsessed with girls and fitting in, who is avoiding the excruciating loss of his mum that he is not ready to deal with yet.

Edinburgh Live

Expat maths teacher returns home to make mark on Lanarkshire comedy circuit

Michael Herd spent 14 years teaching in Shanghai where he honed his craft as a comedian by night

Daily Record

Edinburgh Fringe: Best jokes of the festival so far OLD

Isobel Lewis is currently running all over Edinburgh taking in all the comedy the Fringe has to offer. Here are her funniest one-liners from the festival so far...

The Independent UK

We saw the Edinburgh Fringe show championing brilliant women and it packed a punch

The cast put on a phenomenal performance packed full of energy and passion that was maintained all the way throughout the powerful and captivating show

Edinburgh Live

Simon Brodkin: ‘I wasn’t ready to be completely open’

Simon Brodkin made a name for himself as Britain’s number one prankster – except the names weren’t his own, but Lee Nelson or other comedy characters. He talks to Isobel Lewis about moving on from his most famous creation, finding his own identity on stage and how his ADHD diagnosis…

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Evening Standard

Comedian Matt Forde complains about crying baby at his gig: ‘It’s like someone’s phone continually ringing’

Twitter users were divided by his comments

The National (Scotland)

Jerry Sadowitz doing voiceover work at Fringe following show cancellation

JERRY Sadowitz is back doing voiceover work at the Edinburgh Fringe following the cancellation of his show at The Pleasance Theatre.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh fringe comic hits out after couple bring their baby to adult show

Comic Matt Forde took to social media to explain that the youngster had interrupted his Fringe set on multiple occasions at the Pleasance Courtyard on Monday.

Daily Record

Edinburgh Fringe comedian hits out at parent with crying baby 'derailing show'

Matt Forde said audience members were "p***ed off" by the crying baby.

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Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Fringe show Good Grief proves 'a clown rave to die for'

A theatre show that describes itself as a show about death expressed through "outrageous clowning, personal testimony and a thumping techno soundtrack" automatically piques interest, but it was an apt summary of a mad but impactful journey.

Wales Online

Jerry Sadowitz hits back at Edinburgh Fringe venue following racism claims

'My act is now being cheapened and simplified as unsafe, homophobic, misogynistic and racist'

The Independent UK

Comedian Jerry Sadowitz hits back at Edinburgh Fringe venue over racism claims

His show at the Pleasance theatre was cancelled after it received a number of complaints.

The National (Scotland)

Sky-high accommodation and venue costs threaten Edinburgh Fringe’s future

ASK any arts lover “who makes the Fringe?” and most will agree it is the artists.

The National (Scotland)

Celebrities jump to the defence of Jerry Sadowitz after Fringe show cancellation

CELEBRITIES are criticising the decision by a Scottish theatre to cancel the comedian Jerry Sadowitz’s remaining shows at the Edinburgh Fringe…

Daily Record

Sir Keir Starmer calls Boris Johnson rude nickname at Edinburgh Fringe

The Labour leader also said it is "nonsense" to claim his party has not been leading on the cost-of-living crisis.

Evening Standard

Edinburgh Fringe 2022: Zach Zucker - Spectacular Industry Showcase at Monkey Barrel: expertly controlled chaos

After having to rewrite his show due to a tragedy in his hometown, the American comedian still keeps his humour high-octane

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