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Festival Special
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Louis Cammell / 16 March 2023
comedy
Edinburgh International Improv Festival 2023 Headline Shows
Comedy editor Kevin Ibbotson-Wight takes in two of the headline shows from the 2023 edition of the excellent improv festival
Edinburgh International Improv Festival Preview
We look ahead to another edition of one of the UK's premier improv events
Kate Smurthwaite: Bitch
Winning hour from topical comic deserves bigger venue
Simone Belshaw: Goblin and Fiends
A show in development that is easy to enjoy, led by a very funny comedy star
Simon Evans: Dressing for Dinner
Experienced raconteur provides an informative and entertaining hour
Garrett Millerick: Smile
An hour of stories, jokes and rants from grouchy Fringe regular
Matt Hoss: Here Comes Your Man
Endearing comic is a little too heavy on the self-deprecation in autobiographical show
Daphna Baram: Cracking Up
A compelling life story told with good humour and zest by a talented comedian
Mark Nelson: Brexit Wounds
Strong hour of stand-up from one of Scotland's foremost comedians
Spencer Jones: The Things We Leave Behind
Master of prop comedy and family man lets us into his basement workshop
The Dead Ducks: York Du Soleil
Non-stop laughter in the incredibly funny and enjoyable show
Laura Davis: Better Dead Than a Coward
An often hilarious set from a master of her craft