Letters: Edinburgh resident Elspeth M Wills says the craze taking over the streets at the Fringe festival is a nuisance, but Emily Cohen describes it as one of the best experiences of her life
Richard Blackwood: 'I was in a bubble, thinking I had the Midas touch'
Comedian, TV presenter, pop star … the ‘British Will Smith’ was geared for Hollywood stardom until his life came crashing down. Now, in a powerful play about death in custody, he’s making a fresh bid for stardom
Going to see standup comedy? Don't fear the front row!
Sitting near a performer puts you in the firing line – but it also makes you an invaluable part of any comedy show
Jordan Brookes: 'I wanted to be the existential Michael MacIntyre'
After years working in bars and call centres, Brookes’ absurdist show netted him the Edinburgh comedy award. So why does he want to want to blow the whole thing up?
15 of the best Edinburgh festival shows now touring
The festival is over for another year but plenty of its theatre, comedy and dance hits have announced dates around the UK
Theatre and #MeToo: 'There's a new anger in women's stories'
The Weinstein scandal has inspired several new plays ranging from sharp satire to crass comedy. As the mogul heads to trial, we gauge theatre’s response
