Locals long complained that the event had gotten too big. This year, because of the pandemic, their wish for a reduced Fringe has been granted.
Tag: Comedy and Humor
Graham Norton Comes Around
The Irish entertainer is known for his freewheeling talk show, but in his novel “Home Stretch” he explores what it’s like for a gay man to return to his home and find both it and himself wholly transformed.
She Used a Male Doll in a Joke. Now She’s Accused of Sexual Harassment in South Korea
Male critics in South Korea say they were offended by Park Na-rae’s comedy on YouTube. Her supporters say she’s a victim of double standards. The police say they are investigating.
Ed Balls Day Turns 10. How Is It Still Funny?
A decade is an eternity in internet years. But people still haven’t forgotten the British politician’s errant tweet, and he’s still playing along.
For a U.K. Satirist and His Online Fans, Comedy Is Catharsis
Lockdown has helped establish Munya Chawawa as a sardonic voice for young people who don’t often recognize themselves in the comedians they see on TV.
Britain’s Transgender Stand-Ups Find Comedy in a Hostile Climate
With opposition to transgender issues regularly expressed by mainstream British figures, the country’s trans comedians are often just trying to assert their humanity.
In Canada, Did a Comedian’s Joke Go Too Far?
A Supreme Court case focused on a comedy routine mocking a disabled teenager could help shape the limits of free speech — and humor — in Canada.
Dave Chappelle tests positive for the virus.
The comedian canceled several upcoming shows in Austin, Texas, and is quarantining.
She Mocked Men’s Bluster. Then Came the Complaints.
A stand-up comedian in China suggested that some men had an unwarranted confidence. An attempt to censor her followed.
Arts Bailout in U.K. Buys Time, but No Peace of Mind
In Liverpool, England, whose tourist trade is built on culture, more than 40 venues received money from a $2 billion fund. That life support lasts until April.