Sam Simmons
The 10 best Australian TV shows of 2018: a picnic, rush hour and outback noir
The public broadcasters dominate again, in a great year for the telling of marginalised stories
Luke Buckmaster
16, Dec, 2018 @5:00 PM
From scissor attacks to diabetes improv: comedians' weirdest gigs
Lucy Porter caused a breakup. Romesh Ranganathan did a diabetes panel show. And Clive Anderson was attacked with scissors. Comics relive their worst moments on stage
16, Aug, 2017 @10:00 AM
Sam Simmons review – sublime oddity from aggressively silly standup
By his own standards, the Edinburgh Comedy award-winner plays it relatively straight in his new show – but there are some satisfyingly daft moments
Brian Logan
02, Aug, 2017 @3:06 PM
The must-see standup of summer 2017: Daniel Kitson, Sara Pascoe, Rob Delaney and more
The star of Catastrophe brings carnality, the elusive Kitson attempts to ‘alter language’, Sara Pascoe goes dating, while Hannah Gadsby goes out with a bang
Brian Logan
13, Jun, 2017 @5:00 AM
Laugh a minute: Edinburgh festival's 2017 comedy lineup
Sara Pascoe looks at life after a breakup, Trygve Wakenshaw brings his baby on stage, and Alexei Sayle, Ruby Wax and talkshow king Craig Ferguson all return to the fringe this year
Brian Logan
08, Jun, 2017 @2:28 PM
Knock2Bag: home to the weirdo comics you won’t find on Live at the Apollo
The wild comedy night that hosts aggressive poetry, ‘sexy American girl cousins’ and unlimited oddballs is 10 years old – and as ramshackle as ever
Harriet Gibsone
12, May, 2017 @9:47 AM
Sam Simmons: 'Larry David gives me hope people still find old white bald men funny'
The Australian comic and 2015 Edinburgh award-winner on what makes him laugh the most
Rachel Aroesti
23, Sep, 2016 @11:30 AM
The deranged Dutchman is coming! The finest comedy of autumn 2016
Brexit, starting over, a honey-selling scam and karaoke with chickens … these are the concerns of the big names in comedy this autumn
Brian Logan
01, Sep, 2016 @8:00 AM
Richard Gadd's show about his sexual assault wins Edinburgh comedy award
Scottish standup picks up top prize, while Scott Gibson is named best newcomer
Brian Logan
27, Aug, 2016 @1:50 PM
Edinburgh comedy awards 2016: the nominees in full
Eight comedy shows are in the running for the prestigious prize at the Edinburgh festival, with James Acaster receiving a fifth consecutive nomination
Brian Logan
24, Aug, 2016 @2:19 PM
Edinburgh comedy awards: explore all the winners – interactive
From Cambridge Footlights in 1981 to Sam Simmons in 2015, explore the history of the Edinburgh comedy awards. Find out who won, who they beat and how the art of comedy changed each year
22, Aug, 2016 @10:09 AM
Zach and Viggo review – new clown contenders bring silliness and charm
The wily Zucker and lanky Venn flounce their way through an hour of whimsical routines, infusing everything with an irresistible silliness and spirit of innocence
Brian Logan
13, Aug, 2016 @12:02 PM
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