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Reviews play a critical part in the Arts world, especially during the Edinburgh Festival. Who is reviewing you, did it read like a five-star, why is nobody turning up, and what can you do with them in September? In this podcast, I’m joined by Scott Matthewman. He has been working as a theatre critic for nearly twenty years, sometimes as a part-time…

Ewan Spence is joined by theatre producer Fin Ross Russell (The Collie’s Shed) to look back at this year’s Fringe, the preparation required, what happens next, and plans for 2024. Find out more about Fin Ross Russell at Island Life Productions. Listen to more from the Fringe at edinburghfringe.thepodcastcorner.com. Follow the show on Apple Podcasts…

What does it mean to bring a legend back into the light? That’s the challenge faced by Two Halves Productions in the delightful tongue-twisty Never Trouble Trouble, Until Trouble Troubles You. Writer and performer Paul Beeson joins the podcast to talk about the life of Bobby Walker, and portraying the legend at the Edinburgh Fringe. Joining Heart o…

Cat Shit Crazy, with either an exclamation mark replacing the eye or a censored graphic over the title, caught a lot of attention as the Fringe started, in part due to the aforementioned ‘we can’t have that sort of thing on display at the Fringe’. Sometimes the best publicity comes as a surprise. But the show is about much more than that. Hollywood…

Recorded live from Theatre 1 of SPACE at the historic Surgeon's Hall. Hosted by Copstick, our very special guests today are Lynn Ferguson (yes, that one), Matha McBrier, Vanessa Larry Mitchell, Andy Zapp, and Matt Price. Links to the shows: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/lynn-ferguson-storyland https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/martha-mc…

What happens when you decide to make your own magic from whatever you can find around you? What happens when you add a dash of robotics to the magic? And then an old tomato soup can from the bin to be your next robot assistant. That’s the world of Mario The Maker Magician. It’s a family show packed with slapstick humour, handmade robots, and a lot …

What a fun and chaotic chat this was. Phil Ellis had the pleasure of chatting with the winner of 'Ru Paul's drag Race UK' season 4 (among many other accolades) the hilarious Danny Beard. so much fun but be warned, there is strong language used throughout and rightfully so. DANNY BEARD AND THEIR BAND UNDERBELLY - GEORGE SQUARE - UDDERBELLY 21:40 AUG…

When you do comedy, there’s always a message – the old adage of only punching up is born from many a hard-earned lesson on the stage. You can do that powerfully with force and aggression, but if you prefer a milder comedian, then why not ask Tom Mayhew. Tom’s show for 2023 is ‘This Time Next Year, We’ll Be Millionaires!’ and beyond the well-timed n…

The Fringe is not static. Neither are board games, and the classic Monopoly is a perfect example. It’s not a great game, it’s poorly designed, and it ruins friendships and families. Benjamin Alborough not only has the arguments on the dangers of Monopoly, but is also going to reinvent the game with the help of the audience. Absolute Monopoly is an …

Phil chats with clown, character and sketch comedian Hannah Camilleri about her debut Edinburgh hour. HANNAH CAMILLERI: LOLLY BAG ASSEMBLY GEORGE SQUARE STUDIOS - STUDIO FOUR 21:10 AUG 20-27โดย Phil Ellis

Host Phil Ellis has a nice sit down and a catch up with the Vegas-tacular Chris Turner. We cover the good old days together on the UK circuit and his exciting new life across the pond. CHRIS TURNER: VEGAS BABY! UNDERBELLY, BRISTO SQUARE - BUTTERCUP (VENUE 302) 19-27 AUGโดย Phil Ellis

Recorded live from the Grand Theatre 1 of SPACE at the historic Surgeon's Hall. Hosted by Copstick, our very special guests today are Mike McShane (yes, that one from Robin Hood) starring in Paul Merton's Improv Chums, Mike Blaha (Producer of 12 shows, and star of Shagadelic), and Simon David (Dead Dad Show). Links to the shows: https://tickets.edf…

Rebecca McGlynn’s musical ‘Asexuality’ asks what it means to be a man in the 21st century and how toxic masculinity affects those of us assigned male at birth. It’s an autobiographical musical comedy about Rebecca’s life before transitioning. Sitting down with Rebecca in a brief moment of sun, we talk about the power of Sondheim and choosing to do …

As the Edinburgh Festival rattles on Phil Ellis sits down with very funny, politically-charged gag merchant Don Biswas. Do check out Don's new show. It's been getting amazing reviews. DON BISWAS: THE REVOLUTION WILL BE DISORGANISED GILDED BALLOON PATTER HOUSE - SNUG 21:40 17-27 AUGโดย Phil Ellis

One part of the Edinburgh Fringe for every performer is being judged; by the audiences, by the industry, by the reviewers, and pretty much every part of the business. Which makes it all the more interesting that Colleen Lavin has not only built a robot to judge her, but it’s doing it live, every day, in from of an audience. In ‘’Do The Robots Think…

Recorded live from the cludgie of the historic Surgeon's Hall (hence the echo), for the benefits of stereophonic audio clarity. Hosted by Copstick, our very special guests today are the magnificent Mark Nelson, 7G (producer of Alphabet Soup), Tattoo Dave (Wholesome Prison Blues), and Grant Lancaster (One Room Sleep One Night). Links to the shows: h…

Featuring cameos from Columbo and The Eiffel Tower, here’s my chat with Sid Singh. His Fringe show for 2023 is “Table for One”, where Sing talks about his dual career as a stand-up comic and human rights advocate – careers that see him taking on the US Government over human rights before dealing with deportation from India while staying in Germany.…

Emily Walsh brings her show ‘Dad Girl’ from the clubs of New York to the Grassmarket of Edinburgh. Emily does not know if she wants kids, but she would like to be a dad. It’s a show about making decisions in a world where others believe the decision has already been made for you by society. The Fringe offers something that many comics, including Em…

Once again, in the somewhat more civilised confines of the Surgeon's Hall, for the benefits of stereophonic audio clarity. Be warned, this is a lengthy episode, and adult themes have been discussed, alcohol taken, and an entente cordiale has been thrashed out. You know what comedians and performers are like. Hosted by Copstick, our very special gue…

Phil Ellis treats us all to yet another fun chat and today's guest is the brilliant comedian Alexandra Haddow. Alex has built up a reputation as one of the best comedians working in the UK and her debut Edinburgh show is being applauded by critics and audiences alike. ALEXANDRA HADDOW: NOT MY FINEST HOUR PLEASANCE COURTYARD - BUNKER TWO 18:55 2ND-2…

Sikisa’s Hear Me Out is her second hour-long show at the Edinburgh Fringe. During last year’s debut, after reading a passage of text an audience member wondered if she might be dyslexic. To cut a long story short (and not give away any spoilers), Sikisa was diagnosed, and this year’s show is about that journey. Sikisa and I talk about her performan…

Host Phil Ellis chats to the very funny Avital Ash about her Edinburgh Debut in-between discussing Horror films and trying to find a quiet place away from a lot noisy, privileged theatre darlings. WARNING: There are some darker themes discussed in this episode including suicide. ... But it's still a very fun chat. AVITAL ASH: WORKSHOPS HER SUICIDE …

We bring you a very special and extra long episode today. Phil talks with the legendary Fiona Allen about her amazing career so far, taking time out for herself, her days at The Hacienda and how her first ever Edinburgh show is going. FIONA ALLEN: ON THE RUN PLEASANCE COURTYARD -UPSTAIRS 16:15 AUG 13-20…

We have repaired to the somewhat more civilised confines of the Surgeon's Hall, for the benefits of stereouphonic audio clarity. hosted by Copstick, our very special guests today are the sublime Natalie Perlin (Attack of the 36 Triple G Woman), and Scott LeCrass (Director of Buff). Unlikely and improbable, yet nonetheless absolutely true! https://t…

Join Phil Ellis as he finally gets to hang out with his new BFF (Liam is unaware of this). It's a really fun chat that the weather, screaming babies, helicopters and even Battery-life can't halt. LIAM WITHNAIL: CHRONIC BOOM MONKEY BARREL COMEDY - MONKEY BARREL 2 19:10 AUG 11-27โดย Phil Ellis

‘Bed The Musical’ is centred around the titular piece of furniture. The show examines a twenty-year-long marriage through the presence of the bed that Alice and Ben bought instead of going on a honeymoon. If beds could tell their own stories, this bed has a tale to tell, and it’s all put to song. Written by Tim Anfilogoff and Alan Whittaker Bed is …

Phil Ellis chats with the hilarious and down-right lovely Alison Spittle. Loads of fun and laughter in this episode amongst the darker stories and experiences. ALISON SPITTLE: SOUP MONKEY BARREL COMEDY - THE HIVE (HIVE 1) 13:25 10-13, 15-27โดย Phil Ellis

Patrick Susmilch has spent time looking back over all the messages, memes, and moments with his friends on social media. Many are still around, yet some have died. Through those older messages, he feels connected to those who have passed on. Through the medium of PowerPoint presentations, Susmilch introduces us to his dead friends, their impact on …

Episode 3 for 2023, hosted by Copstick, with guests Amos Gill, Mark Dean Quinn, and President Obonjo. Produced by Stephen O'Donnell, and recorded at the Beehive Inn, courtesy of the Scottish Comedy Festival. https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/amos-gill-the-pursuit-of-happy-ish https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/mark-dean-quinn-is-this-enough …

If the world is becoming more used to shades of grey, why is infidelity still a black-and-white conflict with a clear villain? Chloe Radcliffe is one of many comics who has made the trip from the US to Edinburgh this year (something, something. exchange rate, half-price trip, something). Her show. ‘Cheat’ is in the classic fringe style of examining…

Host Phil Ellis has a lovely chat with Mary O'Connell, which contains a jaw-dropping moment. Check out Mary's show at this years Fringe. Details below: MARY O'CONNELL: MONEY PRINCESS PLEASANCE COURTYARD - BUNER THREE AUG 8-14, 16-27 18:00โดย Phil Ellis

Kuan-wen Huang’s Fringe show for 2023 is ‘Ilha Formosa’, (which means ‘beautiful island’ in Portuguese, a nod towards the sailors who landed on the islands in the 16th century). In it, he talks about how he traded his beloved Taiwan for the rainy British Isles, what it means to be Taiwanese and what it symbolises through generations of migration an…

Episode 2, for 2023, hosted by Copstick, with guests, Luisa Omielan, Andy Zapp, Fred Ferenczi, Tasha Cluskey, Ibrahim Sesay and Danny Scott.Produced by Stephen O’Donnell Slaughtered is recorded live at The Beehive Inn, courtesy of the Scottish Comedy Festival.

Today Phil chats with multi-award nominated comedian Kuan-Wen Huang. They discuss the festival so far, his new show and life in the military. It's another incredible and at times very surprising chat. Enjoy. Kuan-Wen Huang: Ilha Formosa Gilded Balloon - Teviot -Lounge 17:40 Aug 7-14, 16-27โดย Phil Ellis

The Edinburgh Fringe is a mix of every genre and emotion; from stand-up and dance, through music, to cabaret and theatre, and beyond, the Fringe swings from light and fluffy to hard-hitting and heavy themes and emotions. It’s the latter that we’re going to talk about in this episode. Emily Carding is one of the performers in Let The Bodies Pile, th…

Host Phil Ellis speaks to New York based comedian Lane Kwederis about her debut Edinburgh show 'Sex Job'. Lane guides us through the world of Findom and asks the question "Did I do this for money?". Lane Kwederis: Sex Job Underbelly Bristo Square - Clover (Venue 302) 14:25 Aug 5-13. 15-28โดย Phil Ellis

Phil Ellis is back but his hairline isn't. The first guest on this years daily Edinburgh Festival podcast is the superb Mark Nelson. We discuss last year's Edinburgh run, how he got started in stand-up and kicking feral dogs. Mark is one of the best comedians working today so do check out his new show, which has almost already sold out. Mark Nelson…

In the first podcast from the Edinburgh Fringe 2023, Copstick is joined by Rick Molland and John Millar. As founders of the Scottish Comedy Festival, they have very kindly given Slaughtered a cosy corner in The Beehive Inn, Grassmarket, to record our festival podcast. Producing and shin-kicking by Stephen O'Donnell…

Bedlam Theatre is home to the Edinburgh University Theatre Company… and when August comes around Bedlam Fringe comes around with an eclectic and varied programme of shows. Except it’s not been at the Fringe since 2019. That changes this year, as the gothic 90-seat theatre opens its doors once more. Ewan sat down with venue manager Marie Rimolsrønni…

The press previews for the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe start next week, but we’ve been previewing our Fringe podcast during July. So let’s keep going with today’s look ahead to August. Joining Ewan is a long-time friend of the parish Marc Burrows. He’s bringing three shows to Edinburgh this year… a classic stand-up, a second show that talks about what ha…

The Edinburgh Fringe is drawing closer, so let’s continue our previews, talking to some of the artists who will be arriving in August. In our second preview ahead of Fringe 2023, Ewan chats with Anu Vaidyanathan about her show ‘Blimp’, and her busy creative life. She is a comedian, filmmaker, director, and triathlete; Anu brings her show to the Fri…

During July we’re going to bring some longer interviews each week, talking about different areas of the Edinburgh Fringe experience. For our first preview of Fringe 2023, Ewan meets jD Shapiro to talk about his second Edinburgh show “Stories From The Hood To Hollywood”. How does stand-up fit into his career as a writer and director, what did he lea…

Welcome to the nineteenth season of the Edinburgh Fringe Show and our coverage of the largest arts festival in the world. As always, our prologue podcast is here to tick a few boxes. The first is a quick “Does everything work?“. In previous years the podcast lay dormant between Fringes. Since the 2022 Fringe, we’ve been exploring our archive, so ev…

‘Who, Me’ launched in Australia in 2011, and has been a popular hour on the touring circuit since then. It’s always nice to have a show that always sells at the Fringe. to go along with your regular set. This is the show that made bank for Rob… and still does. He joins myself and co-host Jon Jacob in the Rose Street Theatre; we broadcast the podcas…

Getting his big break on Irish television in 2004, and then working up the rungs to his first Edinburgh show in 2010. The momentum kept building, including a stage of becoming fluent in Chinese to do a stand-up show in the country, multiple years selling out venues at the Fringe and bringing back something bigger each year. It’s easy to be an obser…

Following on from the viral success of his retro throwback to the days of the ZX Spectrum and other 8-bit home computers, MJ Hibbett brought his musical mix of comedy and meme-ability to the Edinburgh Fringe… although the hit song was released in 2000, and he didn’t make the Fringe till 2015, this might feel tenuous but when you have a one-hit wond…

Put on by Old Trunk in 2014 – Sadie Hasler (Playwright/Actor) and Sarah Mayhew (Director/Actor) brought The Bastard) Children of Remington Steele to The Fringe. The play is less about the television series and more about life and finding a place in it Curiously, this show was a double-header at the Fringe – while this and ‘The Secret Wives Of Andy …

Jeremy Nicholas’ career includes working as a news and sports reporter from his early days at studio radio, an award-winning breakfast radio show on BBC Greater London, recognition for his live commentary at the horrific Hillsborough Disaster, the Professional Speaking Award of Excellence, and 11 years as the voice of the FIFA computer games. 2018 …

Maths and stand-up is a strange formula – but one that clearly has an abundance of puns if you put your mind to it. One performer who has put their mind to it is Matt Parker. Like many performers at the Fringe, he’s Australian but lives in the United Kingdom. His early days at the Fringe saw him appear in ‘multi bill’ shows, with two other scientis…

Dominic Holland made his name at the Fringe. His first time in Edinburgh, in 1993 he won the Perrier Best Newcomer award, and was later nominated for the full Perrier. He’s made TV appearances, is a regular on the circuit… and was anointed by Bob Monkhouse as “Britain’s funniest not yet famous comedian”. He’s a stand-up with many highs (and lows). …