The Edinburgh comedy awards have been saved. But are they a fringe benefit? | Brian Logan
At a late hour, the former Perrier has found new sponsors. Some winners have mixed feelings about it but the prize brings attention to an art form that doesn't get enough appreciation The comedy industry, standups with dreams of glory and canapé waiters all breathed a sigh of relief on Thursday night: the Edinburgh comedy awards have been saved. The awards, considered comedy's Oscars since their inception in 1981, w…