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‘It’s where I learned how to be a comedian’: Nish Kumar on why the Edinburgh fringe still matters

The festival stands at a crossroads, with costs for performers soaring and many younger acts staying away. But it still offers comics a boot camp like no other

The Guardian - UK

‘Too angry to be funny’: Edinburgh fringe split on politics in satire

As this year’s festival opens, Boris Johnson is a popular target of comedians while others prefer a lighter touch in these turbulent times

The Guardian - UK

The big name acts coming to Edinburgh Fringe this year

Ian McKellen, Josie Long, and Nish Kumar are just a few of the famous faces performing this year.

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Edinburgh Fringe 2022: this year’s highlights from comedy, theatre and dance

The Fringe is back, which means an overwhelming choice of thousands of shows. Isobel Lewis and Jessie Thompson bring you their unmissable highlights

The Independent UK

Mock the Week: Andy Parsons says panel show should be ‘put to bed’ after BBC cancellation

BBC panel show is ending after 17 years

The Independent UK

Edinburgh Fringe 2022: this year’s highlights from comedy, theatre and dance

The Fringe is back, which means an overwhelming choice of thousands of shows. Isobel Lewis and Jessie Thompson bring you their unmissable highlights

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson: The best celebrity reactions to prime minister’s resignation

Frankie Boyle, Nish Kumar, Beverley Knight and Piers Morgan among those to react to the news

The Independent UK

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‘Bailiffs for Boris’: PM’s death throes produce bumper crop of memes

From suggesting ministers are replaced with agency staff to Nish Kumar saying what he really thinks, nothing energises Twitter more

The Guardian - UK

Cabinet resignations: Nish Kumar and Kathy Burke among celebrities to celebrate Sunak and Javid departures

Chancellor and health secretary’s resignations came within minutes of each other on Tuesday

The Independent UK

Nish Kumar calls Boris Johnson a ‘lawbreaker’ over suggestion UK could leave ECHR amid Rwanda deportation

First flight in government’s controversial plan to send refugees to Rwanda was halted at last minute

The Independent UK

Edinburgh fringe 2022: 20 theatre, comedy and dance shows you shouldn’t miss

In the first of our festival previews, we round up some of the best offerings we’ve already reviewed – including Tim Key, Liz Kingsman, La Clique and Hungry

The Guardian - UK

Sunday with Nish Kumar: ‘I mainly laze around the house’

The comedian on lie-ins, curry and jokes

The Guardian - UK

Ricky Gervais was humiliated by three comedians for 'lazy' offensive trans 'jokes'

The comedian, who has found himself in hot water over his latest Netflix special, has been slammed by fellow comedians in the past for 'slagging off' the trans community

Daily Mirror

Piers Morgan praises Ricky Gervais’ ‘fabulously offensive’ Netflix special as viewers condemn ‘toxic’ jokes

“Absolutely outrageous, fabulously offensive, hilariously funny and already enraging all the right people,” Morgan wrote about Gervais’ new show

The Independent UK

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'Boris Johnson like a sleeper agent for independence,' says comedian Nish Kumar

BORIS Johnson is like a "sleeper agent" for Scottish independence, according to comedian Nish Kumar.

The Guardian - UK

‘Forgotten how to behave’: comics say audiences more abusive post-lockdown

Comedians such as Nish Kumar say they have noticed a change since crowds have returned to clubs

The Independent UK

Nish Kumar says man bought tickets to his show thinking he was Romesh Ranganathan

‘Why are white people like this,’ wrote the comedian

Evening Standard

Londoner’s Diary: Was Will Smith a slap in the face for comedy?

COMEDIANS are worried about Will Smith’s slapping of Chris Rock. “Absolutely thrilled that the Oscars incident has already led to people threatening to come to my gigs and punch me!” wrote comic Nish Kumar, pictured right.

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The Independent UK

Catherine Bohart: ‘It’s easier to slag off Nish Kumar than be a good prime minister’

The Irish stand-up star talks to Isobel Lewis about baring her soul on stage and the importance of inclusivity in contemporary comedy

The Guardian - UK

Nish Kumar: Your Power, Your Control review – this time it’s personal

An account of a terrible gig opens ‘a silly window’ on the Mash Report comic’s mental health and the rise of nativism

The Independent UK

Nish Kumar review, Your Power, Your Control: Political zingers delivered with a fizzing energy

Comedian examines his position as a newsworthy figure in fast-paced new show

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