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Behind The Mic
True story blog posts from the Comedy Cellar Edinburgh
From Farmer to Funny: Grant Barr’s Comedy Journey from the Cabaret to the Edinburgh Fringe
I’m Michael Porter — Irish comic, festival veteran, and the man behind The Good, The Bad & The Irish  and The Comedy Cellar ,...
Michael Porter
13 minutes ago3 min read
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INTERVIEW: Irish Comedian Dan Stephens Brings Dry Wit & Mullet Mayhem to the Edinburgh Fringe 2025
INTRODUCTION – by Michael Porter I remember what it was like starting out in comedy—raw optimism, nerves, and this mad idea that maybe...
Michael Porter
4 days ago3 min read
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Edinburgh Fringe Comedy Interviews: Shannon Brooke Talks Absurd Gigs, Austria, and A Horseless Rodeo
Edinburgh Fringe Comedy Interviews: Shannon Brooke Talks Absurd Gigs, Austria, and A Horseless Rodeo
Michael Porter
5 days ago4 min read
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Paramilitaries, Punchlines & Panic Attacks: A True Story When Comedy Nearly Got Me Shot | Irish Comedy | Stand-Up Near Me | Edinburgh Comedy
That time comedy nearly got me shot
Michael Porter
6 days ago3 min read
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From Paramilitary Hecklers to Five-Star Crowds: The Comedy Cellar Wasn’t Always This Easy
Comedy looks easy… now. Seven nights a week, I host The Comedy Cellar Edinburgh  – a five-star rated, underground comedy experience...
Michael Porter
Jun 103 min read
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How The Comedy Cellar Became Edinburgh’s Underground Comedy Powerhouse
The Comedy Cellar: From a Fringe Dream to Edinburgh’s Rawest Underground Comedy Club By Michael Porter, Comedian & Founder Welcome to The...
Michael Porter
Jun 93 min read
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