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Nose bleeds, cursed photographs and inside out calves: how we made Icklewick FM
Icklewick FM is The Delightful Sausage’s brand new largely improvised radio show on BBC Radio 4. Amy Gledhill gave us unique insight into how she and Chris Cantrill made this audio oddity.
Gun and Wand TV Star apologises for crew member kidnap – and assault with ‘small’ chair
BREAKING NEWS: Filming of new wizard-gangster fantasy tv show Gun and Wand stalls after star imprisons crew member for six weeks
(some of) LMAOnaise’s favourite comedy shows of 2023
A round up of some of LMAOnaise’s favourite comedy shows of 2023
Rhiannon Shaw interviews the small French child who’s moved into her house
Rhiannon Shaw sits down to chat with Caroline [Surname Unknown], the French exchange student who never went home and now has a starring role in Rhiannon’s show Wedding Night. The results are riveting.
Kathy Maniura: The Fantasy Fringe of 3 staple Fringe objects
If anyone has the clearest vision of the future Fringe, it’s the veterans who’ve been there, year in, year out. Kathy Maniura presents the Fantasy Fringe of 3 staple Fringe objects
10 changes to make Edinburgh Fringe Troll-friendly
You might not always see them but you’re never more than two metres away from a Troll. In a bid to make it more Troll friendly, the Edinburgh Fringe has implemented these changes.
Lachlan Werner: 7 Hot Ghoul Boss Hexes from Brew The Witch
Lachlan and Brew the witch are making their debut together. As a witch, Brew just knows things, so she’s got a list of tips for being the ultimate Fringe ghoul boss
Lorna Rose Treen: My Talentless Nephew's Fringe Festival
Lorna Rose Treen is an extremely talented character comedian. Unfortunately the talent doesn’t run in the family, because Lorna’s nephew has none of it. But for some reason, he’s decided to hold his own Fringe at his parents’ house.
Elf & Duffy: What if everyone at Edinburgh Fringe mimed and gestured?
Elf and Duffy are bringing their show Heist to the Fringe. Duffy signs, Elf doesn’t. Elf speaks, Duffy doesn’t. In this piece, Duffy imagines what the Fringe would be like if everyone mimed.
Laura Ramoso’s German Mother Takes Over her Edinburgh Fringe Interview
The Daily Mail conducted an interview with Laura Ramoso’s German Mother about her daughter’s Edinburgh Fringe show. The interview never made it to print, so we scooped it up and published it ourselves.
Charlie Vero-Martin and Mr Basketcase’s Edinburgh Crossword
Have a go at Charlie Vero-Martin and Mr Basketcase’s Edinburgh crossword
Forest Atmos to Electric Shock: Crybabies’ most iconic sound cues
Narrative sketch stalwarts Crybabies return to Soho Theatre with not one but two shows back to back. And with over 300 sound cues across the two shows, Michael, Ed and James sat down to discuss their favourites. Listen along and reminisce
Freya Parker: How to Stay Healthy and Cheeky at the Fringe
The rumours are true: Freya Parker is a cheeky little guy. And she has some tips on how to make this Fringe the cheekiest Fringe possible.
Rosalie Minnitt: Every show the Succession characters would do at Edinburgh Fringe
This summer, join Succession’s brightest starlets as they head up to the ultimate narcissist’s playground, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, for their much anticipated debut hours. By Rosalie Minnitt.
Foxdog Studios: The perfect 15th Century Fringe flowchart
Foxdog Studios take us back to the 15th Century, when all electronics were banned and also didn’t exist. This handy flowchart helps you navigate Edinburgh Fringe in the dark ages.
Emily Lloyd-Saini: The Fringe’s New Sight-Restricting Blinkers
The Fringe has imposed strict rules requiring performers and industry to wear blinkers while socialising. Emily Lloyd Saini, of double act EGG, has the scoop.