The sad clown cliche

People are often quick to see depression as a byproduct of good comedy, but a more throughtful, more helpful conversation has followed Robin Williams’s death


Grinding through its gears

There’s truth in plenty here, but Oisin McKenna’s show is crying out for structure


Fringe 2013: How much can you pack in?

Dublin Fringe Festival has kicked off, and you’ve only got a few weeks to catch more than 100 productions. Here’s what we recommend – and who you should bring along – whatever kind of show you’re after





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