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Edinburgh Fringe 2023: Our favourite shows of the festival

As the world's biggest theatre festival comes to a close for another year, we take a look back at the Fringe and our favourite shows of 2023.

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What was the funniest joke at this year's Edinburgh Fringe festival?

The London-based comedian becomes the second woman to win the award in its 14 years.

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Comedian Rob Auton on his personal new Edinburgh Fringe show

Euronews Culture sat down with Rob Auton to discuss how he’s getting his human experience during his Edinburgh Fringe show (one of our top picks of the festival).

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The top shows of Edinburgh Fringe 2023

Euronews Culture reporters Jonny Walfisz and Hannah Brown were on the scene to pick out the best shows at the world's biggest cultural festival.

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Meet Laura Ramoso, the social media sketch comedy sensation

Social media is home to many sit-down comedy acts who make the world laugh with a clever one-liner or gif, but few have made the transition to the stage. Laura Ramoso is now proving to be quite a star in stand-up circles.

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Comedy Pet Photo Awards: Check out these hilarious animal snaps

Who let the dogs out? And the cats, tortoises and ferrets too? Here are our top picks from this year's Comedy Pet Photo Awards.

Climate

French comedians are helping people deal with climate anxiety

The popular Greenwashing Comedy Club in Paris is putting climate in the spotlight, providing "a sense of togetherness".

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A 15th century manuscript offers a peek into medieval stand-up comedy

A new study by a Cambridge English professor explores comedic texts believed to have been written by an unknown medieval minstrel.

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China comedy group fined almost €2 million for joke about the military

Have you heard the one about two stray dogs? A quip comparing the Chinese military's behaviour to man's best friend has left Chinese comedian Li Haoshi with a big fine to pay.

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Film of the Week: 'Polite Society'

“The sooner you get out of this Stepford Wife cardigan phase, the better for everyone!”

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A cunning plan! Blackadder turns 40 with Royal Mail anniversary stamps

Royal Mail have announced the launch of 12 special stamps marking the 40th anniversary of British sitcom favourite Blackadder.

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Culture Re-View: A look back on the formation of Monty Python

11 May 1969: He’s not the Messiah, he’s a very naughty boy!

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An ode to 'Succession' as the final season airs

'Succession' has been hailed as one of the greatest TV shows of all time. As the final season approaches, we reflect on how a show about terrible people has captivated so many.

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Adam Sandler receives Mark Twain Prize for American Humor

Sandler is the seventh SNL cast member to receive the prize, joining Billy Crystal, Tina Fey, Will Farrell, Eddie Murphy, Bill Murray and Julia Louise-Dreyfus.

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Trevor Noah becomes first comedian in 60 years to win Erasmus Prize

You know him from the Daily Show, and now Trevor Noah is being celebrated by the Dutch Academy.

Art

‘Mon Crime’ by François Ozon brings modern feminism to 1930s Paris

‘Mon Crime’ follows the story of a young actress living in 1930s Paris, who is the victim of an attempted sexual assault. She is then put on trial after her would-be assailant is found dead.

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Chris Rock breaks silence on Will Smith's Oscars slap in Netflix show

In a stand-up special on Netflix, Chris Rock finally addresses the moment when Will Smith slapped him across the face at the Oscars after a joke about Smith's wife.

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Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

For today's Culture Re-View, we take inspiration from the anniversary of comedian Spike Milligan's death to look at some of the best gravestone quips in history.

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Will the reboot of the UK sitcom Fawlty Towers be any good?

Classic UK sitcom Fawlty Towers is set to be revived after 44 years, with John Cleese returning to write and star alongside his daughter Camilla Cleese.

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Why you should be watching new Disney+ show 'Extraordinary'

No matter how impressive or next-to-useless the superpower is, everybody gets an ability. Except for Jen.