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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 Independent UK

Chloe Petts at Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh: One of the most accomplished Fringe debuts ever

Petts handles hot topics like gender in an accessible, calm and funny way

Evening Standard

Phil Differ has the answers on why getting older is so funny

HE’S old enough to collect his bus pass but the man behind Scottish comedy gold like Only an Excuse? and Scotch and Wry still knows what it takes…

The National (Scotland)

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Leo Reich, Literally Who Cares?!, Edinburgh Fringe review: Obnoxious, narcissistic – and impeccably funny

The 23-year-old wrestles with his own privilege in this must-see debut show, writes Isobel Lewis

The Independent UK

Who is Jerry Sadowitz? The controversial comedian who had Fringe show cancelled

CONTROVERSIAL American-Scots comedian Jerry Sadowitz had his Saturday evening show at the Fringe cancelled following complaints from the previous…

The National (Scotland)

Comic Jerry Sadowitz banned from Edinburgh Fringe after racism claims

Scottish comic Jerry Sadowitz apologised to fans who had travelled to Edinburgh to see his show, which was cancelled after just one night

Daily Mirror

Lara Ricote: ‘I won the Funny Women award on a terrible day – I had gotten my hearing aids stuck in my ear’

The brilliant new stand-up is making her Fringe debut this month. She talks to Isobel Lewis about her Mexican heritage, discovering improv in Amsterdam and why she’s taking the financial risk of going to Edinburgh

The Independent UK

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Edinburgh Fringe reviews: I admire Alan Cumming, but Burn is a comprehensive failure

WHERE would the Traverse Theatre’s Edinburgh festivals programme be without Irish writers, actors and companies? The most cursory consideration of…

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh Fringe show draws people by offering free tickets if you donate a plastic spoon

The new Fringe comedy has come up with a unique way of spreading the word and getting people in the doors. They are offering a free ticket to anyone who donates a very specific item

Edinburgh Live

We saw an Edinburgh Fringe seancé drag show and it wasn’t what we expected

The title of the comedy drag show playing at Assembly Roxy, combines a seancé with Beyoncé, two things you wouldn’t normally put together but a genius combination

Edinburgh Live

Nicola Sturgeon says Yes vote will win by 'comfortable margin' in indyref2

NICOLA Sturgeon has said she believes Scotland will vote Yes to independence by a “comfortable margin”, when asked about her plans for a…

The National (Scotland)

‘It’s great to be back’: return of Edinburgh fringe sees surge in sales

Attenders thrilled at festival but disgusted at the price of rooms, while venues are relieved at the bums on seats

The Guardian - UK

Edinburgh Festival Fringe music round-up – the best ones to watch including Rage Against the Machine and Herbie Hancock

There is a hugely diverse programme of music at the Fringe this year

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Fringe 2022: this year’s highlights from comedy, theatre and dance

The Fringe is back, which means an overwhelming choice of thousands of shows. Isobel Lewis and Jessie Thompson bring you their unmissable highlights

The Independent UK

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The Conversation

Cancelled culture comes back: the Edinburgh Festival turns 75, alive and well after two years of pandemic disruption

After two years of pandemic programming, with performers and audiences moved into virtual online venues, the Edinburgh International Festival celebrates its 75th anniversary this year with the best possible birthday present – the return of a full programme of live performances.

The National (Scotland)

'It saddens me this is still relevant:' Meet the Scottish playwright looking into US gun violence

A Scottish playwright is exploring the impact of American gun violence in her new play Americana: A Murder Ballad

The Independent UK

Edinburgh Fringe: Why exactly is laughter so good for us?

Comedians from the world over flock to the Fringe every year, but could watching comedy actually be good for your health?

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Festival Fringe: Met Office issues weather update as festival goers flock to city

Thousands of tourists are set to descend on Edinburgh over August as the 75th Edinburgh Festival Fringe kicks off on Friday. Crowds will be marching up the Royal Mile and will be hoping it will be dry.

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The National (Scotland)

'You'll leave full of hope': Comedian Susie McCabe promises positivity in new Fringe show

SUSIE McCabe is trying to be positive.

The National (Scotland)

Truth-seekers: Brian Cox and Nicole Ansari-Cox on the Fringe, women and independence

NICOLE Ansari-Cox has just returned from a relaxing massage. She’s calm but cheerful and shows none of the anxiety that performers just a week…

Daily Record

Craig Hill wants to host the Eurovision Song Contest if it's held in Glasgow

The kilted-comic is a huge Eurovision fan and tells us why he thinks Glasgow should be chosen ahead of his own Edinburgh Festival Fringe show

The National (Scotland)

Refund Fringe performers hit by loss of festival app, union says

The entertainment union Equity have called on the Edinburgh Fringe Society to compensate performers affected by the removal of the official Fringe…

Daily Record

Perth writer Rosa takes her insurgency play to Edinburgh Fringe

Violent events in America prompted Rosa Maria Alexander to write a play about the spread of hate over the internet. Beg For Me is going to be performed as part of the Fringe Festival.

Daily Mirror

What to watch at Edinburgh Fringe – famous faces taking shows to festival

Edinburgh Fringe Festival has been the birthplace of some of the brightest names in comedy, and this year promises to be no different with an incredible line-up

Daily Record

Britain's Got Talent winner Jon Courtenay's secret battle with skin cancer on show

Ahead of his debut Edinburgh Festival Fringe show Jon reveals his love of Scottish malts and gives his advice on people wanting to go in for BGT.

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