Edinburgh Fringe Review: Vir Das, Pleasance

Vir Das has an extraordinary story to tell.
 
Accused of ‘vilifying the nation’ by the Indian Government he heads home to Mumbai on a plane - afraid he will have to give up his comedy career or abandon his country.
 
It’s a true story, which happened in 2021, and which Das has made it the framework for this powerful show.
 
Like many of those in the audience Das feels halfway between India and the west, with modern habits and expectations clashing with traditional family v

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UKTV Calls For Comedy Scripts Featuring Older Female Lead Characters

UKTV has announced a new comedy TV script call-out in partnership with Female Pilot Club. The call for submissions is open August 8th through September 11th, and invites women to submit original comedy scripts featuring female lead characters over the age of 45.

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Equity Launches Comedians' Charter at Edinburgh Fringe To Improve Comedians' Working Lives

Equity, the performing arts and entertainment trade union, has launched a Comedians' Charter at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

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Edinburgh Fringe Review: JD Shapiro – I'm With Stupid, Gilded Balloon

It’s not often you get to sit in a small room with the writer of one of the worst movies ever made.

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Edinburgh Fringe Interview: Rarely Asked Questions – Sikisa

Immigration lawyer turned comic Sikisa combines social activism with the wish to have a good time in her show Sikisa: Life of the Party.

From South London, with family from Barbados, Sikisa, who goes by one name only, is vivacious, fiercely intelligent and keen on social justice. An ex dancer, a sewing enthusiast and a wrestling fan, she’s a multi faceted ball of energy who’s determined to have fun.

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Frank Skinner Cancels Edinburgh Fringe Run

Frank Skinner has cancelled his Edinburgh Festival Fringe run due to a "family health issue".

Sky has reported that a spokesperson for the star said on Wednesday that the much anticipated new show, 30 Years Of Dirt, would not now be happening.

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Edinburgh Fringe Interview: Rarely Asked Questions – Luca Cupani

Italian comic Luca Cupani has won plenty of fans for his hilarious confessional style, since first stumbling into the Edinburgh Fringe as a visitor in 2014.

He won the Gilded Balloon contest for new comics So You Think You’re Funny? in 2015 and has since been invited to the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal and San Francisco International Comedy Competition.

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Joel Dommett, Tom Allen, Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan Go On DNA Journey

DNA Journey returns to ITV this Autumn, as more celebrity duos set off on a quest to discover where they come from and unearth secrets from their past in a life changing and emotional voyage of discovery.

The second part of this new series will continue with four more globetrotting DNA stories featuring Alison Hammond and Kate Garraway, Joel Dommett and Tom Allen, Alison Steadman and Larry Lamb plus Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan.

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West End Theatre Shows For Guz Khan

Coventry's finest and BAFTA nominated comedian Guz Khan is preparing to hit London’s West End this September with a brand-new live stand-up show his first since 2019. Guz will be taking in 3 nights at London’s Harold Pinter Theatre from 21st – 23rd September 2023.

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Biggest Edinburgh Fringe Trophy Announced

A new competition by NextUp (‘the Netflix of UK stand-up’) has launched to find the best comedy show at the Edinburgh Fringe. The winner receives what is undeniably the BIGGEST award in comedy ever. 

The winning act will receive a 2 metre inflatable trophy (literally the biggest award in comedy):

Plus:

  • an air pump

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