Trans comedian 'struggled to get replies' when planning Fringe run
Anna Piper Scott said she has faced barriers to taking part in the Edinburgh Fringe as a result of being trans.
Source: breakingnews.ie
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Australian trans comedian 'struggled to get replies' for her Edinburgh Fringe run and moans: 'We all get less coverage than a lonely old man doing his second ever open-mic gig'
Anna Piper Scott (pictured) made her Fringe debut this year and said she and other trans performers have had less coverage and found it difficult to get reviewers to come to shows.
Source: dailymail.co.uk
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Bid to cancel Father Ted creator Graham Linehan's Edinburgh Fringe show over his trans views is branded 'really scary' by ex-SNP hopeful - as she defends comic's right to free speech
Kate Forbes, who lost out to Humza Yousaf in the SNP leadership election and faced criticsm over her gay marriage views, claimed jokes with the currency of offence need to be protected.
Source: dailymail.co.uk
Graham Linehan makes "stand", gig canceled due to trans views
"Father Ted" creator Graham Linehan said it was important to "make a stand" and hold an impromptu show on the streets of Edinburgh after his show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival was canceled twice due to concerns over his anti-trans views.
Source: irishcentral.com
Nobody's laughing as Graham Linehan stand-up row rumbles on
Nobodys laughing as Graham Linehan stand-up row rumbles on
Source: heraldscotland.com
Humourless scolds have taken over comedy
The cancellation of Graham Linehan is a new low for the Edinburgh Fringe.
Source: spiked-online.com
Laois Nationalist — Father Ted writer performs outside Scottish parliament after two gig cancellations
Two venues in Edinburgh refused to host Graham Linehan for his outspoken views on transgender issues.
Source: laois-nationalist.ie
Western People — Father Ted writer performs outside Scottish parliament after two gig cancellations
Two venues in Edinburgh refused to host Graham Linehan for his outspoken views on transgender issues.
Source: westernpeople.ie
Graham Linehan performs in the street after second venue cancels his Fringe gig : News 2023 : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide
Graham Linehan performs in the street after second venue cancels his Fringe gig - Father Ted writer says: trans-rights activists are the most evil people in the world
Source: chortle.co.uk