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Kevin Ibbotson-Wight

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Borders-born Edinburgh based worker/ writer/ runner/ sleeper. A good book, a good film, or a good show and I'm a very happy chap.

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Paddy Young

‘I want it to be rowdy and overly stimulating’. Comedian Paddy Young tells us about his debut Fringe show ‘Hungry, Horny, Scared’

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Adam Flood

‘Maybe I’m a “the period-before-Renaissance man”. Comedian Adam Flood tells us about his debut Fringe show, ‘Remoulded’

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Lorna Rose Treen

‘I’ve always been happy with being seen as an idiot’ – We talk to Lorna Rose Treen about her debut character comedy show ‘Skin Pigeon’

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Wholesome Prison Blues

‘Basically, they just want to know we’re not nutters or arseholes’. We speak to Tattoo Dave of ‘Wholesome Prison Blues’, who have spent the last year attempting to make Scottish prisoners laugh

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Dane Baptiste

‘Because my situation changed in many ways, that’s allowed my perspective to change’. Dane Baptise tells us about his new show and the evolution of his comedy

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Priya Hall

‘No one wants to use the words ‘‘turkey baster” as often as I do in this show’. Comedian and writer Priya Hall chats to us about her debut Fringe hour

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Connor Ratliff

‘What do they do at the airport when they see a skeleton in the bag?’ Comedian and actor Connor Ratliff tells us about his George Lucas-inspired talk show and play

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Alexandra Haddow

‘I’ve got a lot of followers on Twitter, the one where you don’t get any free stuff’. Comedian Alexandra Haddow tells us about her debut Fringe hour

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Hooked

‘”Mr Sister” is truly our beloved first born’. We speak to sketch duo Holly Kellingray and Brooke Jones about their debut Fringe hour

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The Hairy Godmothers

‘We have so much to learn from people that dress differently to us, speak differently to us, and who are different to us’. We speak to the Hairy Godmothers about the two very different cabaret experiences they’re bringing to the Fringe

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Rosalie Minnitt

‘I really want the show to find its audience and strike a chord with the right people’ Character comedian Rosalie Minnitt channels classic literature in her debut show

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Siân Docksey

‘I could write you a PhD about how the worlds of stand-up and pole dancing are similar’. Comedian Siân Docksey talks about her new pole dancing stand-up show

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Sasha Ellen

‘You underestimate my ability to find misery in a positive experience.’ Comedian and Gamemaster Sasha Ellen tells us about her two Fringe shows

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Dominique Salerno

‘The possibilities are unlimited when you’re inspired by your limitations!’ Character comedian finds literal constraints a creative force in her debut show

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Matty Hutson

‘I’m the only guy I’m trying to make look stupid’. The musical comedian tells us about his debut Fringe show

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Niamh Denyer

‘She means no harm but could do with a good dose of self awareness…’ We speak to Niamh Denyer about her comedy creation Áine Reilly

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Ian Smith

‘My stand-up is A LOT less like an episode of Jackass now.’ Comedian Ian Smith tells us about his new show ‘Crushing’

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Philipp Kostelecky

‘It’s a show about love, family, and pancakes.’ We spoke to comedian Philipp Kostelecky about his debut hour ‘Daddy’s Home’

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Ed Patrick

‘Someone collapsed during one of my podcast shows.’ Anaesthetist and comedian tells his about his dual life as a purveyor of both gas and gags

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Liz Guterbock

‘The Fringe is a great ego buster.’ We speak to comedian Liz Guterbock about her debut full-length show

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Louise Atkinson

‘I have mates who say, “If you turn that into a bit on stage, I will end you!”‘ We speak to Louise Atkinson about her debut Fringe hour

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Lachlan Werner

“It’s an absolute jackpot of stupidity and drama.” The ventriloquist and clown tells us about his debut show

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Amos Gill

“Oh God, what am I doing?” The Australian comedian tells us about his debut Fringe show