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Edinburgh Fringe reviews: Harriet Richardson, Ele McKenzie, Imogen Andrews
2+ week, 5+ day ago (561+ words) Could one of these acts win the best newcomer at this year’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards? Reviews of shows performed 23 August, 2026. There is far more to this show than the toe-curling celebrity affair Having seen an early WIP of Creep, I…...
Marty Gleeson - Edinburgh Comedy Awards best newcomer: Commit to the bit, this is art
2+ week, 9+ hour ago (275+ words) ‘Dog ear’ refers to an accidental folded corner next to Marty Gleeson’s work in her art school showcase. (Yes, of course she went to art school. Though as she explains, art school in Limerick is for all the same kids…...
Edinburgh Fringe reviews: Raj Poojara, Freddie Meredith, Katie Boyle
2+ week, 4+ day ago (477+ words) Two acts who are up from London and one over from New York bring their own brands of humour to Edinburgh: reviews of shows performed 24 August, 2026. Immensely likeable stand-up who'll have you smiling along with him The premise for this…...
Lee Mack, Katherine Ryan and Harry Hill lead cast of Last One Laughing series 3
2+ week, 1+ day ago (304+ words) Lee Mack, Katherine Ryan, Harry Hill and Richard Ayoade are among the comedians who will take part in the new series of Last One Laughing UK. Also taking part are Katherine Parkinson, Jon Richardson, Michelle de Swarte and Morgana Robinson....
Fatiha El-Ghorri: Formidably hilarious showing at Hackney Empire
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (204+ words) El-Ghorri is not short on attitude, whether dissing gentrification ("when I'm rich I'm gonna buy a house here just to bring the prices down") or discussing her penchant for having a potty mouth ("I can be clean for the right…...
Michael McIntyre and Helen Mirren join trading floor for 9/11 charity day
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (806+ words) Comedian Michael McIntyre joined stars including Dame Helen Mirren, Hugh Grant and Bill Nighy to raise money for a number of charities in memory of 9/11 victims. Actor Tom Hardy, DJ Fatboy Slim, Little Mix star Legh-Anne Pinnock and former England…...
Freddie Meredith joins Saturday Night Live UK cast ahead of season two
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (530+ words) Freddie Meredith has joined the cast of Saturday Night Live UK ahead of season two. The comedian is known for playing Seb in Such Brave Girls and Marcus in Big Boys. Last month the comedian made his debut at Edinburgh…...
Edinburgh Fringe reviews: Roger O'Sullivan, Jonno, Kate Dolan, Finlay Christie
2+ week, 3+ day ago (548+ words) A smart stand-up comedian who identifies as an Irish peasant, a performance that leaves you feeling slapped in the face by a fish, and a more tolerable Jack Whitehall figure: reviews of shows performed 25 August, 2026. Roger O’Sullivan is a smart…...
Edinburgh Fringe reviews: Chelsea Birkby, Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Rob Auton, Ed Night
2+ week, 6+ day ago (272+ words) Top class improvised comedy, a veteran of the Fringe does what he does best once again, and a seriously underrated gag machine: reviews of shows performed 22-23 August, 2026. Can Chelsea Birkby shake off her nice girl image? If you're nervous of…...
Edinburgh Fringe reviews: Phil Ellis, Jordan Brookes, Emma Doran and more
1+ week, 4+ day ago (852+ words) A nominee for Edinburgh Comedy Awards best newcomer, a past best show winner, and stars of Taskmaster UK and New Zealand: reviews of shows performed 26-28 August, 2026. I’m shocked to discover this is Irish comic Emma Doran’s debut at the Edinburgh…...