Arts & Culture Archive
Arts & CultureSaturday 8 August 2026

Best friends and comedy duo Charly Clive and Ellen Robertson, known professionally as Britney, are riding a wave of success after years of perfecting their craft at the Edinburgh Fringe. The pair, who've been inseparable since school, have graduated from festival darlings to television stars with their shows Rooster and Vladimir now under their belts.

Despite conquering TV and finding success across the Atlantic in the US, the comedy partners remain devoted to the fringe circuit that launched their careers. They've weathered personal challenges, including serious health battles and the perfectionist demands of sketch comedy, yet their enthusiasm for returning to Edinburgh shows no signs of waning. Their story is a testament to persistence, genuine partnership, and the creative magic that happens when talented friends trust each other completely. Read the full story →

Today's takeaway: Sometimes the best career moves involve staying true to where you started.

Enjoying these storys?

Get a new Arts & Culture story delivered to your inbox every morning.

Subscribe for $1/month →