ALEX HALL welcomes an analysis of how modern capitalism is deeply intertwined with emotions, and their manipulation
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Laughter, the spice of Edinburgh Fringe
INSPIRED BULLSHIT: Julia Masli in 2019
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MARTIN GRAHAM welcomes a statistical analysis of how much tax the super-rich pay, and foresees that the demand will flush out their agents
RICHARD WORTH relishes the fleeting moment and sense of flow of the late, great saxophonist
DENNIS BROE notes the thin, unfunny and apolitical quality of the gruel dished up by the US networks and studios for mass consumption
BARBARA BOSWELL remembers South African poet, storyteller, publisher, editor and activist Diana Ferrus (1953-2026)
HELEN VASSALLO recommends a gripping Argentinian crime story about gender violence and the weaponisation of religion
New releases from Steve Swallow, Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts, and Ady Johnson
THE Edinburgh Fringe has been going for 75 years, and Arthur Smith has been to every single one*. This year, he claims, will be his last.
The night mayor of Balham will, as always, be good value. As will other long-established acts, including Josie Long, Simon Munnery, and Omid Djalili — the latter fresh from being “cancelled” by some of the most eye-wateringly right-wing columnists around.
But if you like comedy, you probably know about these people already. So instead, dear reader, here are my top ten “up and coming” recommendations for this year’s festival.
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