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Fringe Diary – Days 10 & 11: Pushing Past the Point
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Michael Porter
Aug 12, 20252 min read


FRINGE DIARY: DAY 9 - WEEK ONE DONE
FRINGE DIARY: DAY 9 - WEEK ONE DONE

Michael Porter
Aug 10, 20252 min read


Fringe Day 8 – Full Room, Changing Perspectives
"Fringe Day 8 brought a full room, sharp bucket banter, and some big reflections on friendship, growth, and the road comedy’s taken me down.

Michael Porter
Aug 9, 20253 min read


It’s Starting to Feel Like Fringe Again
Northern Irish comic Michael Porter shares Fringe madness with surreal Dutch guests, sold‑out shows, bar staff antics, and the chaos of Edinburgh’s comedy scene.

Michael Porter
Aug 5, 20253 min read


MICHAEL PORTER FRINGE DIARY – DAY 1, PART 2 (OR DAY 3? WHO KNOWS ANYMORE)
Michael Porter’s Fringe heats up: sold-out crowds, buzzing bar staff, shoutouts to rising stars, and a hot Comedy Cellar line-up. Don’t miss the buzz building in this underground hit.

Michael Porter
Aug 3, 20252 min read


Michael Porter: Day One of the Fringe. Here We F*cking Go
It’s officially Day One of the Edinburgh Fringe — even though Michael Porter’s already three gigs deep, trapped in traffic with a flute psycho, and dodging Thermos Museum flyers in the loos. Welcome to the chaos.

Michael Porter
Aug 2, 20253 min read


Fringe Day 212: Kicking Off the Madness at The Comedy Cellar
AND SO IT BEGINS... Edinburgh Fringe 2025! And so it begins. Getting ready. First show tomorrow. Technically, it’s my 8th Fringe,...

Michael Porter
Jul 30, 20252 min read


Kurt Sterling – Australian Comedian, Edinburgh Fringe Star & Viral Sensation
Discover Kurt Sterling, the offbeat Australian comedian behind viral sketches and sold-out Fringe shows. Raw Comedy State Finalist 2024, 10M+ views, and one of The Scotsman’s Top 10 Jokes of the Fringe.

Michael Porter
Jul 21, 20254 min read


Meet Ian Christopher – One of Ireland’s Funniest, Live at The Comedy Cellar
Ian Christopher - Zero Zero Billionare - Edinburgh Fringe

Michael Porter
Jul 18, 20256 min read


From Stand-Up to Stand-Offs: Robin Zetina Brings Dungeons, Dragons & Dark Laughs to Edinburgh
Meet Robin Zetina – Glasgow-born (with a dash of Inverurie upbringing), rough around the edges, and sharp as a two-handed sword. He’s...

Michael Porter
Jul 11, 20253 min read


Simon Kay: Sad Boi, Funny Guy – The Kiwi Comic Stirring Up Edinburgh’s Comedy Scene
Meet Simon Kay , a cheeky New Zealand import now punching out laughs in Edinburgh. Over the last eight months, Simon’s been a staple in...

Michael Porter
Jul 9, 20253 min read


Meet Andy Gleeks: From Groupon Gags to Fringe Firepower
Next up on my Edinburgh Fringe interview list is Andy Gleeks, probably one of my favourite people in comedy! Andy now lives down in that...

Michael Porter
Jul 8, 20253 min read


The Good, The Bad and The Irish: 16 Years of "Underground" Comedy
The Good, The Bad and The Irish Underground and Uncensored – A Rebellion in Comedy It started 16 years ago in the basement of The Jekyll...

Michael Porter
Jul 2, 20252 min read


John O’Keeffe: Irish Comedian on Fringe Shows, Bombing in Bray & Surviving Himself
Interview: John O’Keeffe – The Irish Comedian Turning Chaos into Comedy Gold From Limerick roots to the heart of Dublin’s comedy scene,...

Michael Porter
Jun 30, 20254 min read


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 , Edinburgh’s...

Michael Porter
Jun 17, 20253 min read


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
Jun 12, 20254 min read


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
Jun 11, 20253 min read


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 10, 20253 min read


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 9, 20253 min read
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