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Jason Cook »

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Returning to Edinburgh for the first time since the summer festival, Jason Cook is delighted to be back. This city has a special place in the Geordie comic's heart and, in front of a boisterous Stand audience, he professes his love for the capital's o...

Wed 26 Nov 2008 by Ben Judge | Read more »

Russell Howard »

Russell Howard

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With his gormless grin and boyish looks, Russell Howard may look like a harmless joker of a comedian but it’s only a façade, a ploy to make his caustic material seem somehow less shocking and venomous than it actually is. It’s a ploy...

Mon 13 Oct 2008 by Richard Dennis | Read more »

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The Mighty Boosh

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“How does it feel to be number one, Edinburgh?” Noel Fielding asks the packed Festival Theatre audience. A wall of deafening screams is his reply, which can probably be interpreted as a positive response. It's fitting that the Mighty Boosh have ch...

Fri 19 Sep 2008 by Chris McCall | Read more »

Ladyfest hits Edinburgh »

The inaugural Edinburgh Ladyfest is set to take place this May, showcasing women’s art, music, film and comedy and featuring debate and discussion on feminist issues and workshops on arts and creativity. The event – organised by local...

Thu 24 Apr 2008 by Neil Bennet | Read more »

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