A one-liner about being sacked by a Jobcentre has been chosen as the funniest joke at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Dave’s Funniest Joke of the Fringe has been won by Liverpool comedian Adam Rowe. Continue reading Adam’s Jobcentre joke is Fringe Funniest
Tag: Edinburgh Festival Fringe
The Fringe’s very own time-travelling doctor

Dr Rosy Carrick’s Tardis-like Police Box time machine materialised on Leamington Terrace, near Bruntsfield Links yesterday. Slightly off course (the show’s at Zoo Charteris) but that’s the way of these things! Continue reading The Fringe’s very own time-travelling doctor
Barbados’ star saxophonist Arturo Tappin brings carnival fever to Fringe
The Caribbean’s smoothest saxophonist comes to Edinburgh this summer bringing a taste of carnival across the pond from Barbados. Tappin will once again take guests on a musical journey of the Caribbean islands, playing the smoothest in Jazz and reggae, thrilling the crowds at multiple venues across the country. Continue reading Barbados’ star saxophonist Arturo Tappin brings carnival fever to Fringe
Celebrating ten years of Fair & Ethical Trade on the Fringe
Ten year anniversary for the Fair & Ethical Trade on the Fringe
On Castle Street, Edinburgh until 19th August 2018 Continue reading Celebrating ten years of Fair & Ethical Trade on the Fringe
Surgeons Quarter forecasts record-breaking Festival
A historic city institution is set to host its biggest ever Edinburgh Festival Fringe as it celebrates a decade-long partnership with one of the festival’s leading production companies. Breaking its own record this year, Surgeons Quarter expects to see an estimated 80,000 visitors walk through its doors by the end of the month. Continue reading Surgeons Quarter forecasts record-breaking Festival
Andrew Maxwell puts on hilarious Edinburgh Fringe gig … in the back of a car!
- Uber teams up with top comedian Andrew Maxwell to offer 12 free intimate gigs in a car during Fringe
- Users can book a private gig for up to four people via the Uber app on the 8th, 9th and 10th of August
From today, comedy lovers at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe are able to book a free intimate gig with Live at the Apollo and Have I got News for you star, Andrew Maxwell …in the back of a car! Continue reading Andrew Maxwell puts on hilarious Edinburgh Fringe gig … in the back of a car!
Scottish Courier delivers story of life-saving dog
A PROGRESSIVE Lothians courier firm is helping to raise awareness of one of the country’s lesser known chronic conditions. Bathgate-based Eagle Couriers has teamed up with Fringe act Katie & Pip to help spread the word about type 1 diabetes and the effect it can have on the lives of young people in the UK. Continue reading Scottish Courier delivers story of life-saving dog
Barnardo’s Big Comedy Benefit: One show, eight acts, raise thousands for children’s charity
The 2018 fringe is underway and less than a week until Barnardo’s Scotland’s bumper two-hour Big Comedy Benefit taking place at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre, Venue 150 on Wednesday 8th August at 8.30pm. Continue reading Barnardo’s Big Comedy Benefit: One show, eight acts, raise thousands for children’s charity
Edinburgh Festival Fringe: here we go …
NEW STREETS AHEAD
Today (Friday 3 August) Edinburgh Festival Fringe will officially unveil a completely new look to the Virgin Money Street Events. Continue reading Edinburgh Festival Fringe: here we go …
Uber launches Comedy Car with top comedian for Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Comedy lovers at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe will be able to book a free intimate gig with Live at the Apollo and Have I got News for you star, Andrew Maxwell… in the back of a car! Continue reading Uber launches Comedy Car with top comedian for Edinburgh Festival Fringe






