Category: Comedy
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Review: “100% C*ntinental” @ Edinburgh Festival Fringe (The Basement at Home Bar) – 20th August 2023
An evening of honest, hilarious and very feminist comedy from the experiences of immigrants across the world? What’s a better way to conclude a weekend at the Fringe? After a very confusing walk through a bar and down some very dingy stairs, we’re greeted by the lovely door staff of Mari Volar’s “100% C*ntinental”. I…
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The Asian Comedy Showcase was, in essence, a celebration of all the fantastic Asian talent at the Fringe – and what a gloriously fun celebration it was! Hosted by Sam See, who was gracious enough to let me snap away in the corner, it was a collection of four asian comedians and one classic token…
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Eastside was a small pub-type situation housing several of the free Fringe shows and “Hi I’m Zoë” was based in a long room called “the Lounge” seeming almost like private seating in a pub or a club. It made for the perfect location for this show and Zoë Frendin made the most of all the…
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Jasmine Kelly reviews Eleanor Conway’s stand up set at the Edinburgh Fringe
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I was recently treated to a very enjoyable night on behalf of Southampton’s Comedy Society, who are clearly a very fab society because The Annex was absolutely dripping in laughter the whole way through! I often get a feeling of dread watching comics; Will their jokes land? Who will be the first to say c***?…
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Most of us have at least heard of Daniel Howell (also known by his old YouTube name Dan Is Not On Fire). He graced our phone and computer screens for years until, in 2018, he went silent. One year later, to the delight of his fans, he reappeared under the branding Daniel Howell and came…
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We’re lucky. In the 21st-Century, most people agree and strive for a sense of equality, tolerance and respect. Those who don’t share these values are slowly finding their numbers in decline, as education seeks to eradicate naivety and ignorance. We live in a world that tries to hold problematic beliefs and opinions to account. Whilst…
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With summer coming, our writers recommend some comedians to check out on a rainy day.
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Our news editor, Sam Pegg, talks about his (not so) secret love of Amy Schumer
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Today marks World Book Day. See what two of our writers have to say about some well-known comedians!
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FEPS officer, Georgie Holmes, gives us reasons on why we should tune into Mark Watson’s 24 hour Show Wastonathon II.
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Jo Lisney looks at how Shappi Khorsandi’s recent slots on a history podcast has reinvigorated comedy with learning.
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Imy Brighty-Potts highlights an up and coming star in the world of comedy. With new life bought into the scene, it seems all they needed was charisma and a deck of cards?
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I will preface this with a IEFA (Insufferable Edinburgh Fringe Attendee) warning. Because yes, I saw Suzi at Fringe, and maybe it was the £6 pints or just the heady artistic fog in the air, but it was the best comedy gig I have ever been to. 34 year old Portsmouth born and raised Suzi…