An entire year has now passed since I moved out of my flat and away from Manchester. And as I walked to my loaded up car, getting one final soaking…
Author: Alex Love
Edinburgh Fringe Archives: 2019
And now, our final stop in this series is 2019. Last year was my first Fringe since 2011 where I was without a full-time job, as I left that at…
Edinburgh Fringe Archives: 2018
Right, here it is: my account of the struggle that was the 2018 Fringe. I’ve given this enough hype. I began 2018 with a renewed sense of purpose. If I…
Edinburgh Fringe Archives: 2017
Just before the 2017 Edinburgh Fringe, I was fairly close to chucking comedy in altogether. This was a recurring feeling throughout my time in Manchester. I wasn’t doing enough gigs,…
Edinburgh Fringe Archives: 2016
Originally, I wasn’t going to perform at the 2016 Edinburgh Fringe. It was the year I’d relocated with the day job from London to Manchester and I’d promised colleagues that…
Edinburgh Fringe Archives: 2015
With three days left of August, I still have five more years of Fringes to cover. August this year has actually been pretty busy, not by my usual standards; but…
Edinburgh Fringe Archives: 2014
I originally didn’t want to return to the Kilderkin in 2014. After a tough 2013 and the struggle to get an audience due to it being a fair walk from…
Edinburgh Fringe Archives: 2013
As far as my years performing comedy go, 2013 was quite possibly my favourite. I was doing lots of gigs, writing regularly, and experimenting with ideas. But it was running…
Edinburgh Fringe Archives: 2012
I very nearly didn’t go to Edinburgh Fringe in 2012. I’d applied in plenty of time for a venue, but didn’t hear anything back until very late in the day.…
Edinburgh Fringe Archives: 2011
Having gone to Edinburgh Fringe got a couple of weeks in 2010 to do various five minute spots, I thought I knew what to expect for when I returned in…