‘THE IDEA THAT COMEDY IS IN SOME LEFT-WING STRANGLEHOLD IS NONSENSE’: OUR COMEDY CRITIC ANSWERED YOUR QUESTIONS ON THE EDINBURGH FRINGE

Brian Logan offered advice for young comedians, discussed being spotted at a show, demystified star ratings, and considered whether the fringe is really ‘Edinburgh’ Achhca asks: Hi Brian! Reviews at the fringe seem to have extra weight to them, especially the exact star rating - four stars can go on the poster, three stars may as well be zero.

The Guardian reports that brian Logan offered advice for young comedians, discussed being spotted at a show, demystified star ratings, and considered whether the fringe is really ‘Edinburgh’ Achhca asks: Hi Brian!

The report adds: Reviews at the fringe seem to have extra weight to them, especially the exact star rating - four stars can go on the poster, three stars may as well be zero.

What are your criteria for stars, and is it informed by the knowledge that a 4+ will end up stapled on posters across the city?

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