Edinburgh 2014

All of our coverage from the 2014 Edinburgh Fringe – news, reviews, interviews, blogs and more.

Edinburgh Fringe review: Neil Hamburger

Edinburgh Fringe review: Neil Hamburger

Neil Hamburger is one of a kind. He’s a must see for any comedy nerds for his imitable demeanor and delivery.…

Edinburgh Fringe review: Kwame Asante, Basket Case

Edinburgh Fringe review: Kwame Asante, Basket Case

The flyer, a photo of a super cute toddler kneeling in a basket, makes sense of the show’s title. 20 plus years on and Kwame Asante is 6.3 and built accordingly. If first impressions count for anything he’s got a great young look and good stage presence.…

Edinburgh Fringe review: Jessie Cave + Emer Kenny, Grawlix

Edinburgh Fringe review: Jessie Cave + Emer Kenny, Grawlix

As starts go it wasn’t the most propitious. Jessie Cave announced that Emer Kenny hadn’t made it to the Fringe and her own solo show was a work-in-progress.…

Edinburgh Fringe review: Romesh Ranganathan, Rom Wasn’t Built In A Day

Edinburgh Fringe review: Romesh Ranganathan, Rom Wasn’t Built In A Day

Romesh Ranganathan is highly tipped for big things this year, especially with an Edinburgh award nomination in the bag. This year’s venue was obviously booked before Ranganthan had become a regular on Mock The Week, as he has sold out his 100-capacity space until the end of the festival.…

Edinburgh Fringe review: Holly Walsh, Never Had It

Edinburgh Fringe review: Holly Walsh, Never Had It

Never Had It is a show about that indefinable quality that all charismatic individuals seem to display with ease, and Holly Walsh opens the show with a PowerPoint showing leaders like Obama and Diana who certainly have "it", along with those in the public eye who don't. …

Edinburgh Fringe review: Ian D Montfort’s Midday Séance

Edinburgh Fringe review: Ian D Montfort’s Midday Séance

Sunderland's leading medium Ian D Montfort returns to the Fringe this year with his Midday Séance - a timeslot considerably less spooky than his preferred midnight interval, but evidently even psychics aren't immune to administrative hiccups.…

Edinburgh Fringe review: Mark Grist and MC Mixy, Dead Poets’ Death Match

Edinburgh Fringe review: Mark Grist and MC Mixy, Dead Poets’ Death Match

The stunning poetry of Mark Grist and the endlessly impressive raps of…

Edinburgh Fringe review: James Cook, Always Be Rolling

Edinburgh Fringe review: James Cook, Always Be Rolling

James Cook is on a quest to save the reputation of his…

John Kearns wins the 2014 Edinburgh Comedy Award

John Kearns wins the 2014 Edinburgh Comedy Award

Image: Nic Wright Free Fringe act John Kearns won the 2014 Edinburgh…

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