Comedy
Q&A: Maeve Higgins
Maeve Higgins arrives at the bar in the Gilded Balloon with a freshly-baked cake that she plans to give away at her show this evening. There's something that not many people would do, isn't it? Having being bowled over by the realness of her stand-up, I was interested to see what she would be like to chat with. The simple answer? Exactly as I had expected, and more!
A Chat with Idiots of Ants
Having loved their sketch show Idiots of Ants 2008, I was excited when I had a chance to meet the guys behind the sketches.
Pleasance Preview: Aluminum Everywhere and for Everyone
Morning events are a welcome change of pace. I was thankful to the Pleasance for having their press launch at
Maeve Higgins: Bringing Island Comedy to the Big City
Yet again, the weather let me down. The rain came on as I arrived at the Gilded Balloon preview show, and I was happy to be inside. Until everyone else arrived, and like me, everyone was scrambling for the door.
Barrymore Blows It at the Assembly Launch
After some of the delights on show at the Underbelly, I was excited about what could be on offer at the Assembly Rooms, another venue that I had yet to experience.
Fun and Laughter in a Purple Cow
On my arrival in Edinburgh, I was a bit gutted. The main reason being, that the sun wasn't out. I'm sad I know. So, with no rays of sunshine, but still laced with a heat, I made my way to the first media preview launch of the evening.
Edinburgh Fringe Director Readies For Second Year of Festivities
As the clock ticks down to the Edinburgh Fringe, EG asks Fringe director Jon Morgan what we can expect this year. Morgan says, in spite of the credit crunch, and fears over a "breakaway" Comedy Festival, the Fringe appears to be appear in good health with around 2,000 shows coming to the city in August.
Q&A: The Edinburgh Comedy Festival
Wondering what the recently announced Edinburgh Comedy Festival is all about? Read on...
Blasts From the Past at 2008 Fringe
The Fringe may be about discovering new acts, new writing, and the raw talent of tomorrow's stars, but it is also a place where fading stars come to shine a little brighter and household names present themselves in new guises.
Weekly Comedy at the Pleasance 2008
The Cabaret Bar at the Pleasance is hosting comedy every Tuesday in early 2008. Shows are open to the public, with tickets costing £6 (£5 students)- available at the venue, doors are 7.30pm. Here's the line-up:
The Pleasance at the Edinburgh Fringe
The Pleasance is one of the biggest organisations on the Edinburgh Fringe running a staggering number of shows in multiple venues.
The main venue locations are:
Peter Kay Live At The Manchester Arena
That Peter Kay gets everywhere these days. Whether he's selling beer
on TV or topping the charts for Comic Relief, it seems he's here to stay.