Performer Writes 21 Different Shows For Edinburgh Fringe
Edinburgh Fringe Review: Kate Smurthwaite Writes and Performs a Brand-New Full-Length Stand-Up Show Every Single Day for the Entire Edinburgh Fringe Based on Audience Suggestions from the Previous Day (Not Tuesdays), Banshee Labyrinth
Well, the title makes this pretty clear. This is a new show, created every day, with a fresh topic chosen the day before.
 
In the womb-like interior of the Cinema Room at Banshee Labyrinth, Smurthwaite invites the audience to watch each new concept come to life.
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Edinburgh Fringe Review: Round-Up – Huge Davies, Stephen Catling Guy Branum, Demi Adejuyigbe, Rhys James
Edinburgh Fringe Review: Round-Up – Huge Davies, Stephen Catling, Guy Branum, Demi Adejuyigbe, Rhys James
I've always been a fan of awkward comedy. While it's nice to have humour that feels like a cosy warm blanket it's also good sometimes to have comedy with a jolt. That's what Huge Davies (Monkey Barrel, four stars) is doing in his current show. Sleep Paralysis Princess, in...
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Live Comedy Association Asks Big Difference Company Trustees – Where Has The Money Gone?
Live Comedy Association Asks Trustees of Leicester Comedy Festival Promoters Big Difference Company – Where Has The Money Gone?

The Live Comedy Association (LCA) has sent a list of questions to the trustees of Leicester Comedy Festival promoters Big Difference Company.  The questions were compiled at an online meeting held on Sunday with people affected by the non payment of ticket money.  The questions...

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Longlists Announced for The List Festival Awards 2026
Longlists Announced for The List Festival Awards 2026
The longlists have been announced for The List’s Edinburgh Festival Awards. For the third year, The List Festival Awards will recognise achievements spanning visual art, literature, film, theatre,...
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Edinburgh Fringe Review: Bella Hull – Mad Cow Disease, Monkey Barrel
Edinburgh Fringe Review: Bella Hull – Mad Cow Disease, Monkey Barrel
This is one of those Russian doll sort of shows, that pretends to be one thing but is actually something else.   Bella Hull starts with a very clever trick that’s such a good idea I’m amazed no one...
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Edinburgh Fringe 2026: Rarely Asked Questions – Meka Mo
Edinburgh Fringe 2026: Rarely Asked Questions – Meka Mo
Meka Mo is a stand-up and podcast host with a growing reputation on the international comedy scene. Named a Comic to Watch by the New York Comedy Festival, she has earned acclaim for her fearless...
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Edinburgh Fringe Review: Round-Up – Phil Ellis, Madeleine Brettingham, Olga Koch, Dan Rath, Bebe Cave
Edinburgh Fringe Review: Round-Up – Phil Ellis, Madeleine Brettingham, Olga Koch, Dan Rath, Bebe Cave
Phil Ellis's show Bath Mat (Monkey Barrel, four stars) must have the longest musical intro in the history of the Edinburgh Fringe. At one point I thought the theme from Titanic was going to be the...
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Rarely Asked Questions: Abby Govindan
Edinburgh Fringe Review: Round Up – Abby Govindan, Adam Riches, Andrew Doherty, Jonno Johnson, Davina Bentley
Abby Govindan (pictured with hands on her ears) is very much a rising star in America and you can see why from her striking debut at the Edinburgh Fringe (Pleasance Courtyard, four stars). In Pushing...
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