Fringe Binge: Daily Doses from the Edinburgh Festival
Award-winning comedian and idiot Phil Ellis presents a daily podcast from the heart of The International Edinburgh comedy festival. Each day Phil will interview a mix of household names and up and coming stars, whilst giving you updates and insights into the behind the scenes workings of the biggest arts festival in the world.
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Episodes
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
What a fun and chaotic chat this was. Phil Ellis had the pleasure of chatting with the winner of 'Ru Paul's drag Race UK' season 4 (among many other accolades) the hilarious Danny Beard. so much fun but be warned, there is strong language used throughout and rightfully so.
DANNY BEARD AND THEIR BAND
UNDERBELLY - GEORGE SQUARE - UDDERBELLY
21:40
AUG 21-25
WARNING: Episode contains strong language from the outset.
Sunday Aug 20, 2023
Sunday Aug 20, 2023
Phil chats with clown, character and sketch comedian Hannah Camilleri about her debut Edinburgh hour.
HANNAH CAMILLERI: LOLLY BAG
ASSEMBLY GEORGE SQUARE STUDIOS - STUDIO FOUR
21:10
AUG 20-27
Saturday Aug 19, 2023
Saturday Aug 19, 2023
Host Phil Ellis has a nice sit down and a catch up with the Vegas-tacular Chris Turner. We cover the good old days together on the UK circuit and his exciting new life across the pond.
CHRIS TURNER: VEGAS BABY!
UNDERBELLY, BRISTO SQUARE - BUTTERCUP (VENUE 302)
19-27 AUG
Thursday Aug 17, 2023
Thursday Aug 17, 2023
As the Edinburgh Festival rattles on Phil Ellis sits down with very funny, politically-charged gag merchant Don Biswas. Do check out Don's new show. It's been getting amazing reviews.
DON BISWAS: THE REVOLUTION WILL BE DISORGANISED
GILDED BALLOON PATTER HOUSE - SNUG
21:40
17-27 AUG
Monday Aug 14, 2023
Monday Aug 14, 2023
Phil Ellis treats us all to yet another fun chat and today's guest is the brilliant comedian Alexandra Haddow. Alex has built up a reputation as one of the best comedians working in the UK and her debut Edinburgh show is being applauded by critics and audiences alike.
ALEXANDRA HADDOW: NOT MY FINEST HOUR
PLEASANCE COURTYARD - BUNKER TWO
18:55
2ND-25TH AUGUST
Sunday Aug 13, 2023
Sunday Aug 13, 2023
Host Phil Ellis chats to the very funny Avital Ash about her Edinburgh Debut in-between discussing Horror films and trying to find a quiet place away from a lot noisy, privileged theatre darlings.
WARNING: There are some darker themes discussed in this episode including suicide.
... But it's still a very fun chat.
AVITAL ASH: WORKSHOPS HER SUICIDE NOTE
MONKEY BARREL - THE TRON
22:05
AUG 13, 15-27
Saturday Aug 12, 2023
Saturday Aug 12, 2023
We bring you a very special and extra long episode today. Phil talks with the legendary Fiona Allen about her amazing career so far, taking time out for herself, her days at The Hacienda and how her first ever Edinburgh show is going.
FIONA ALLEN: ON THE RUN
PLEASANCE COURTYARD -UPSTAIRS
16:15
AUG 13-20
Friday Aug 11, 2023
Friday Aug 11, 2023
Join Phil Ellis as he finally gets to hang out with his new BFF (Liam is unaware of this). It's a really fun chat that the weather, screaming babies, helicopters and even Battery-life can't halt.
LIAM WITHNAIL: CHRONIC BOOM
MONKEY BARREL COMEDY - MONKEY BARREL 2
19:10
AUG 11-27
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
Phil Ellis chats with the hilarious and down-right lovely Alison Spittle. Loads of fun and laughter in this episode amongst the darker stories and experiences.
ALISON SPITTLE: SOUP
MONKEY BARREL COMEDY - THE HIVE (HIVE 1)
13:25
10-13, 15-27
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Host Phil Ellis has a lovely chat with Mary O'Connell, which contains a jaw-dropping moment. Check out Mary's show at this years Fringe. Details below:
MARY O'CONNELL: MONEY PRINCESS
PLEASANCE COURTYARD - BUNER THREE
AUG 8-14, 16-27
18:00