http://www.thefixonline.com Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:23:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Its time to rename the Edinburgh fringe. Having spent the last 4 weeks in Edinburgh it is clear that anything but a fringe festival is taking place there. The very nature of a fringe is that it is on the outer edges and with 1 million people attending every year ... http://www.thefixonline.com/?p=1370 Referred to as one of the best interviewers in the business “mainly by himself” Dave Hill took time out from his busy schedule of updating his twitter and downloading films of Dogs on skateboards to interview Fix founder Harry Deansway. DH: Want some candy? HD: No. I don't want some candy. DH: ... http://www.thefixonline.com/?p=1365 Tim Key the star of last years Fringe sits down and chats to the star of this years Bo Burnham for an hour of self indulgence, deep comedy philosophy and back slapping, it's also over 3000 words long . Editors note: Tim Key sub edited this piece, there are no ... http://www.thefixonline.com/?p=1360 Geordie comic Jason cook has been coming to the fringe for the last few years bringing shows packed with jokes, entertainment and pathos. In a regular series he posts his thoughts and experiences on the Fringe. Blog 2 - An early morning wake up and off in the car ... http://www.thefixonline.com/?p=1357 Marc Maron's WTF podcast has reached legendary status amongst comedians and comedy fans. Interviewing some of the biggest names and and the best acts Maron has a unique ability to get to the heart of the performer he is interviewing through extensive research and a unique perspective from being a ... http://www.thefixonline.com/?p=1352 Geordie comic Jason cook has been coming to the fringe for the last few years bringing shows packed with jokes, entertainment and pathos. In a regular series he posts his thoughts and experiences on the Fringe. Blog 1 - Day 1, first show nerves and a quick chat with my freinds ... http://www.thefixonline.com/?p=1350 I have been in Edinburgh for roughly two weeks now. I’ve lost a lot of blood and several of my organs have already shut down or are at least just sort of giving me the finger. Other than that I am having a really nice time. The ... http://www.thefixonline.com/?p=1311 Spending most of the year on tour either playing to a handfull of people or thousands supporting his showbiz pals Tenacious D, Neils life is never dull however it is very depressing. Harry Deansway talks show-biz with Americas funny man. HD: Er hello is that Neil NH: Yes, ... http://www.thefixonline.com/?p=1308 The Festival may look like a walk in the park for performers but behind the facade there is an undercurrent of despair, depression, financial ruin and failure, comedians share the tears behind the laughter. Whilst performing at a preview in London of my 2006 Edinburgh show I ... http://www.thefixonline.com/?p=1293 My parents have a room which is rarely used in their house. It's a posh room, used only when there are guests or at Christmas. My friend Chris called it a "Drag Queens Dressing Room" and I thought I'd just simply list what's in it. Because it's horrific. First up ... http://www.thefixonline.com/?p=1286