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: 40 Words
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Peter Buckley Hill?s one-man show. This programme went to press in June. When last seen- he was still frantically writing it. He may fall back on the same old shite. He may have something new. Frankly- we?ve stopped trying to understand him. As far as we know- he?s done no epic bus journeys this year. |
18.05
The Canon?s Gait |
: 45 Minutes to Save the World
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A bold claim ? but after stand-up from James and Nidal Agha- Mark Restuccia and Toby Brown you will never see things the same again. Shoes might fly. |
19.5
Dragonfly |
: 50 Minute Itch
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Toby Brown and Mark Restuccia take you on a journey from the beginning |
18
Nicol Edwards MQS Lounge |
: A Big Egg!
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An Englishman- Irishman and Scotsman walk into a bar. They meet a Geordie girl and another Scotsman and do a funny big sketch show. Featuring wizards- ghosts- time travel and some of the greatest discoveries ever- this is not to be missed. ?Unadulterated comedy gold? ThreeWeeks. |
14.25
The Canon?s Gait |
: A Big Egg! 2: Stand-up Show!
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An Englishman- Irishman and Scotsman walk into a different bar. They meet that other Scotsman again- a lad from Northern Ireland and another Scot. This time they do some funny big stand-up. Featuring some of Britain?s best new comedy talent- it?s a different show every night! |
19.5
The Illicit Still |
: A Slightly Dangerous Comedy Occasion
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Kick your afternoon into action with some spiffing stand-up comedy from a collection of the fastest-rising villains- rogues and bounders on the scene. Presented by the quasi-professional jouster- Ben Target. |
14.4
The Royal Mile Tavern |
: A Young Man Dressed as a Gorilla Dressed as an Old Man Sits Rocking in a Rocking Chair for Fifty-six Minutes and Then Leaves
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World Premiere. One performance only. Turn up early ? sell-out expected. |
15.3
The Rowan Caves Free Cave 2 |
: Abridged Fringe
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Variety lives! Fun-sized chunks of the best shows on the Fringe! Stand-up- sketches- poetry- music and ?other? stuff. A whole festival in (about) 40 minutes- daily line-ups available at myspace.com/abridgedfringe or from disillusioned flyer persons on the Royal Mile. |
21
Dragonfly |
: Acaster- Helm and Widdicombe Live at the Voodoo Bar
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Three hotly-tipped comedians showcase their individual styles in a friendly and intimate venue. Highly recommended. |
19
Voodoo Bar |
: Afternoon Tea
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Gemma Leader and David Kelly bring you tea, cakes and stand-up comedy. Great British traditions that have never been mixed - till now! And we’ll give it to you free, because we love you. We really do... 'Calm, collected and funny' (ThreeWeeks) |
15.4
Speakeasy at The Voodoo Rooms |
: AJ James Plus Guests ? Comedy Cabaret
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Legendary compere AJ James hosts a mixed bill of comedy acts- stand-ups- jugglers- magicians and musical comedy acts from around the globe- most of whom will be available for casual sex. All acts are unpaid- unloved and unhygienic and therefore this show should be avoided on humanitarian grounds. |
20.2
The Pheonix |
: All Fun and Games
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Free and friendly sketch comedy featuring an overly-determined naval |
22.3
Beehive Inn |
: Almost Accidentally
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Like free- fast-paced comedy? Then you'll love approximately half of this show. But if you're not keen on racism or live sex- perhaps leave during the interval. Note: no interval. |
16:45
The Rowan Caves Free Cave 2 |
: Amazing Adventure Stories of Todd Womack
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Lively US comedian Todd Womack weaves together wild characters and romping tales from his adventures as a comic- travel guide- and teacher. ?Todd steamrollers the audience into peals of laughter??***** Fresh Air. Womack has appeared on ABC- Comedy Central and Bravo. www.toddwomack.com/stories |
20.3
The Rowan Caves Free Cave 1 |
: And Bosnich Is Off His Line?
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In addition to their usual tour show- the Cambridge Footlights and friends ? in proud association with PBH?s Free Fringe ? present Bosnich. Watch the Steve Punts of tomorrow do stand-up and games and that. |
13.45
Nicol Edwards Cinema |
: And then you die
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And then you die- a dark comedy- is the tale of Debbie. Debbie is a compulsive binge-eater.?Debbie has voices in her head telling her what to do. After a day of feeling fat- ugly and out of control- Debbie takes drastic action to reign in her wayward emotions. |
15.3
The Rowan Caves Free Cave 1 |
: Angus & Duncan?s Teatime Treat
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Angus Lindsay (?Delightfully shambolic and playful? Stage) and Duncan Bolt (?Hilariously geeky- refreshingly original? Tony Allen) serve up a deliciously refined blend of scintillating stand-up- special guests and free biscuits. |
15.3
Nicol Edwards MQS Lounge |
: At the Knuckle ? Stuart Hudson and John Smith
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An hour of sick jokes. Stuart Hudson: ?Sordid- laugh-out-loud funny? BBC; ?Quality many a comic would envy? Chortle; ?Brooding- moody patter? Independent. John Smith: **** ThreeWeeks; ?Pick of the week? beautifully written jokes? Guardian. |
20.3
The Royal Mile Tavern |
: Aye up!?It?s Comedy with the World?s First Matt Whistler
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Aye up!?A stand-up comic raconteur- stuntman and world record-holding publicity maestro with three?Guinness World Records?on a push scooter.?Matt Whistler has absolutely nothing to say for himself according to?his critics in the Deep Space Gazette.? www.youtube.com/radiowestpier- www.myspace.com/radiowestpier |
21
The Rat Pack |
: Bad Things Happen in Trees. ???
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Jaffa Cakes- romance and the howling abyss of man?s wretched soul. Comedian Nick Helm explains misfortune with a whole free hour of comedy- poetry- music and despair. ?Deadpan humour and fierce intelligence? **** Scotsman; ?His songs are hilarious? **** Edinburgh Guide. |
16.2
The Rat Pack |
: Banterland
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Spring 1927. In the small French town of Sweden- a nun was found murdered in the vestry of the Catholic church- her body marked with four mysterious symbols. This isn?t a description of our stand-up comedy show. Chortle Student Finalist 2009 included. 18+. |
15.1
The Rat Pack |
: Become the Boss of Everything
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Double act Kieran and Joe show you how to get any job- anywhere- any time. After this workshop no one will ever say ?you?re not a surgeon? again. ?First-rate? London Theatre Guide; ?Leaves the audience permanently laughing? Fest. |
16.5
Speakeasy at The Voodoo Rooms |
: Benjamin Crellin: Apocalypse Soon!
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This show also has an early performance every day at The Royal Mile Tavern at 17:00 (127 high street)
Benjamin showcased at Just for Laughs with Flight of the Conchords. With two 40-date tours of the Canadian fringe circuit- dates in the UK- Australia and New Zealand- don?t miss the Edinburgh debut of this superb Kiwi stand-up as he tackles The End of the World. |
23.45
Beehive Inn and an early show at The Royal Mile Tavern (127 high st) |
: Berty Haddock
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Fresh from New York?s Upright Citizens Brigade- Berty Haddock presents a series of absurd sketches- featuring the Man Who is Lost and Needs Information- the Extremely Emotional Interviewer- and many more. All new sketch comedy. |
17.3
Nicol Edwards Cinema. |
: Best In Stand-Up ? 99 Club Princes St
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The?99 Club has been Critics? Choice in the Independent-?Guardian- Times- Time Out- Mirror- Metro and more.?Proudly?supporting the Free Fringe- we present five different performers each night from our venues in London?s West End. www.99clubcomedy.co.uk |
22.45
Speakeasy at The Voodoo Rooms |
: Best In Stand-Up ? 99 Club Royal Mile
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The?99 Club has been Critics? Choice in the Independent-?Guardian- Times- Time Out- Mirror- Metro and more.?Proudly?supporting the Free Fringe- we present five different performers each night from our venues in London?s West End. www.99clubcomedy.co.uk |
18.25
The White Horse |
: Best of Delete the Banjax
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Original- charismatic and full of ideas? Fix- Delete the Banjax |
19.15
The Canon?s Gait |
: Best of Delete the Banjax
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Original- charismatic and full of ideas? Fix- Delete the Banjax |
19.15
Nicol Edwards MQS Lounge |
: Best of Free Fringe Sketch Show
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A one-off opportunity to see three of the most exciting new sketch |
17.15
Beehive Inn |
: Blind Mirth
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Long-form improvisation from St Andrews? best- oldest (and also only) improv comedy troupe. A fresh new show every day. Your suggestions are transformed into your own unique and wonderful show. Expect the unexpected. |
13.15
Speakeasy at The Voodoo Rooms |
: Carolyn Castiglia: Brown Ambition
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A brilliant mix of stand-up- characters and hip hop- Brown Ambition follows Carolyn Castiglia (aka Miss CKC from MTV- VH1) as she travels from her small town in upstate NY to Harlem and back again.?A black comedy about a white girl you won?t soon forget. |
18.3
Mercat Bar |
: Charlie Talbot & Dave Gibson: North-South Divide
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A cocky- vaguely posh Londoner and a cheery Lancastrian proletarian mine the vast socio-political and geographical chasm between them for comedy gold. Two rising comics- one beard- one moustache- hundreds of jokes. Start your day with a smile. And hopefully a cup of tea. |
12.15
Beehive Inn |
: Chris Cross is Escaping from Reality
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Chris Cross is the rock?n?roll of cabaret. He travels the world performing his act ? mixing stand-up comedy- magic- contortionism & escapology to create a high-energy- kick ass show! The Stage named it a ?Must-see show? at the 2008 Edinburgh Fringe. |
21.35
Speakeasy at The Voodoo Rooms |
: Clutching at Straws
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One-woman comedy. An American exchange student looks at the way British women live their lives. She leaves no lady stone unturned in a quick-fire and funny-as-f*ck show that has boobs and balls! |
15
Bannermans |
: Cnuty & Western
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Forget about the credit crunch and swine flu in an hour of mirth- mayhem- music and mates. Warrick Hunt & Kirk Western (The X Factor) present stand-up with musical accompaniment featuring a guitar and rabbit. |
22.5
The Phoenix |
: Comedy Baby
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Stand-up comedy that?s a bit like needing a wee ? if you don?t go now- you?ll regret it later. Meet Mark- Kieran- Naz and Guy (and special guests) as they do the funny. ?Brilliant? List- 2008. |
13
The Rowan Caves Free Cave 1 |
: Comedy Threesome
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Somehow we've got some of the biggest names to give you a taste of their full-length shows. Plus the cream of rising talent and top acts from overseas. Plus your friendly compere Damion Larkin ("Boldly spontaneous and highly enjoyable" Chortle.) |
19.15
Nicol Edwards ?MQS Lounge |
: CoolFun
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Ed Gamble- Nish Kumar- Tom Neenan and Jez Scharf present an hour of camaraderie and wholesome good times. Expect stand-up and surprises. ?Funny and original? it?s pretty bloody good? ThreeWeeks. |
12.3
The White Horse |
: Cream Eggs v Nazi Nana!
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Stand-up comedy! Jimmy Carr?s Comedy Idol Finalist Stephen Hill and So You Think You?re Funny Semi-finalist Jessica Fostekew bring you joke war. What will conquer all ? love or hate? ?Intensely Funny? Time Out. |
16.15
Bannermans |
: Daft- Red Hot Sperm (Whales)
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The London-based night for upcoming acts comes to Edinburgh for the first time- bringing four regulars ? Gabriel Ebulue- Darren Maskell- Ben Morgan- Daniel Smith ? and special guests- for an hour of stand-up and sketch comedy. Come- it?ll be lovely. |
17.3
The Illicit Still |
: Delete the Banjax
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Delete the Banjax return to Edinburgh with their unique brand of |
13.4
The White Horse |
: Do You Think I?m Sketchy?
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This show will be fast-moving and funny. We?re going to scour the Fringe- and bring you a selection of three or four of our favourite sketch groups a day. Every show will be different. Sorry to be sketchy. Presented by MC James Christopher. |
14.45
Madogs |
: Double penetration Mason and Grobelny
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Grobelny and Mason take half an hour each to peel back the layers of their psyches- juggle cynicism with righteousness- navigate the pitfalls of self-indulgence- and offer up a strategically funny outlook on their exasperations. |
16.2
The Illicit still |
: Dr. Brown Behaves
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One man- no technician and 12 naked bananas. Surreal comedy at its best. ?This show is completely bizarre? **** ThreeWeeks- Brighton Fringe 2009. ?I?ve never seen nothing like it? Prague Post. Voted #5 Pick of the Prague Fringe 2009. |
20.3
Nicol Edwards MQS Lounge |
: Earth Calling Johnny Acecraft
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Kaboomba! The rather dashing Lifechestermesterfestershieldfield-born captain of the Spalien?Acecraft?has absconded to distribute his lyrical whimsicalisms free of charge in an underground Edinburgh drinking den. He must be apprehended and flayed! Interactive intergalactic playground pop for grown-up extra-terrestrials.?www.spalienacecraft.co.uk |
18
The Rowan Caves? Free Cave 2 |
: Eureka!
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Young- brilliant Edinburgh comics- plus guests. Come see our ideas and ?eurekas?! So You Think You?re Funny semi-finalist- Best of The Stand?s Red Raw 2008 and 2009. Eddie O?Dwyer and Daniel Webster- plus other hand-picked acts from the Scottish comedy scene. www.eddieo?dwyer.com; www.myspace.com/danielwebstercomedy |
21
The Illicit Still |
: Fitchew & Friends ? Sx5
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Sitcom. Sketch. Stand-up. Short play. Song. Chris Fitchew- from the acclaimed comedy duo Lick & Chew (?Your ribs are sure to ache! **** Metro)- brings together five comic disciplines in one fast-paced show. ?The audience hang off his every word? **** Scotsman. |
15
Bannermans |
: Four Sad Faces Present: Pith and Vinegar
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BBC?s Four Sad Faces return to the Fringe- dragging a big rickety wagon of hilarious new sketches with them. Full of sparkling wit and witty sparklers. Join them ? it?s free! ?Mature- robust and polished? Scotsman;?****?TheeWeeks. |
12:10
The Canon?s Gait |
: Free and Freakin Awesome Comedy Showcase
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Scottish Aussie comic cowboy and Free Fringe legend Ro Campbell hosts an awesome showcase of professional comics from the UK and international circuits. ?A hugely entertaining and accomplished performer? **** Skinny; ?Effortlessly Brilliant? List; ?Very wrong- rather funny? Chortle. Sell-out 2008. |
17.3
Bannermans |
: Freedom Come, Freedom Go!
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90 days detention. Police upset by insects. Man arrested for chalking "Are we free?" on pavement. Stop and search outside Liberty exhibition. ID cards. CCTV. DNA database. Protest illegalised. Extradition. Torture. Are we free? Tom Read considers our disappearing freedoms and how to fight back. |
15.30
The Rowan Caves Free Cave 2 |
: Freestyle Comedy
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This would still be a great show if you had to pay- but as it?s free it?s superb! ***** ThreeWeeks- 2008. Benny Boot invites his favourite comedians from the circuit to share their jokes with you for free! |
16.05
The White Horse |
: Fresh Faces at the Free Fringe
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Elise Harris (week one) and Danny Worthington (weeks two and three) are your comperes for the third year of this show- which features five or more of the newest acts in comedy daily. Some of them measure their comedy careers in months- others a little longer. |
14.50
The White Horse |
: From Sixties to Sixties
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Is boredom during sex the new rock'n'roll? Woman in her sixties remembers how baffling sex was in the free love, pre-feminist 1960s. One-woman play with interpolated songs, comedy with a touch of pathos, grown-up rather than 'adult'. Audience: 'Witty', 'I cried with laughter'. www.myspace.com/annahillismusic |
13.50
Jenny Ha's |
: Get Up- Stand-up
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An early-evening showcase of three of the most exciting new comics around. Featuring the deadpan- downbeat- shambolic and unpredictable Robin Buckland; the high-energy- Irish silliness of Murray Cummings; and the hilarious storytelling of half-Irish- half-Slovenian Karel Hutter. There will probably be guests too. |
19.1
The Phoenix |
: Gobstoppers
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Frances Healy (Niamh Corrigan in River City) and Julia Sutherland (BBC Radio Scotland) give you more to chew on than a sackful of Wham bars- with special guests sherbet-dipping in along the way! ?The perfect mix ? laugh-out-loud comedy!? Fred MacAulay. |
19
The Grape |
: Goldenanorak Unzipped
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Sketch and stand-up group Goldenanorak brings you a glorious concoction of sharp and sexy stand-up- scandalous sketches and delicious character comedy. Four individuals working together like a well-oiled machine. No separate agendas. At all. www.goldenanorak.com |
17.2
The Mercat Bar |
: Graeme Thomas Is Wound Up
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Scottish circuit regular and TV warm-up act brings a new free show to |
19.15
The Rowan Caves Free Cave 2 |
: Graeme Thomas?s Pick of the Fringe
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Graeme presents a selection of top comics from around the UK- with a different line up each night. ?Interacting with a crowd- he could mix it up with any Fringe performer? Fest. |
22
Cruz |
: Heaven Is Sick
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Have you ever died? No. Neither had Dr Frank Bishop- until God caught him e-perving on Kelly Holmes in the Commonwealth locker room. Come watch him ?curing? heaven?s sickheads: Goebbels- Lassie- Tutankhamun and more? |
14.2
The Grape |
: Hey Tom Bell!
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The Free Fringe favourite and star of BBC2- BBC3 and Channel 4 unleashes a feel-good hour of his favourite jokes. Sit in front of them and feel the love. Critics? Choice: Guardian- Scotsman- ThreeWeeks- bbc.co.uk. ?Very good indeed? **** Scotsman; ?Gloriously surreal? Guardian. |
19.15
The Rowan Caves Free Cave 1 |
: Hoopla Impro Show
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Improvised scenes- sketches and blues songs based on audience suggestions. The Hoopla team performs a different show each evening. Hoopla is the resident impro group at The Bedford- south London?s leading comedy venue. www.hooplaimpro.com |
17.3
The Rat Pack |
: I Don?t Want To Grow Up
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Growing up is full of surprises- like someone throwing a shoe at you in a supermarket. So Conor puts on trial the paradigm shifts that lead to maturity. Has he a point? Winner- Anything For Laffs 2007. |
21.3
Voodoo Bar |
: Immaterial
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Sketches and characters and stuff from BBC Radio 4?s Carrie Quinlan and Mr & Mrs Cawsey?s Robert Cawsey. Two classically trained comedians dip into the wig bag for your viewing pleasure. ?Excellent? Sunday Times. Limited run! |
20.25
The Canon?s Gait |
: Iona Dudley-Ward?s a Bit of a Character
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Iona Dudley-Ward (2004 Brighton Festival award-winner) presents a variety of socially inept- attention seeking and cringe-worthy characters ? live and on screen ? in this multimedia one-woman character and situation comedy sketch show. |
12
Speakeasy at The Voodoo Rooms |
: Jack Offline
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A disturbing insight into the dysfunctional lives of socially inept Jackwert- dim-wit brother Grant- and Mum?s new boyfriend- Craig ?Piss Pants? Johnson. Live mockumentary sitcom from award-winners Ladma (BBC & Current TV). ?Hilariously inappropriate? Chortle; ?Priceless mockumentary genius? comic gold? **** ThreeWeeks. |
14.45
Beehive Inn |
: Jake Yapp's Free at Four
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Sony Comedy Award nominee and Buzzcocks writer Jake Yapp's cash-conscious show for the discerning freeloader. May contain bum notes. 2008 reviews: 'Intelligent wit and a dry and dirty sense of humour' ThreeWeeks; 'Hugely, inventively funny' Scotsman; 'Diamond-edged wit' EdinburghCentric.com; 'Sickeningly talented' Danny Wallace. |
16
Madogs |
: James Kermack and the Masters of the Universe
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A nostalgic look at Wham bars- mix tapes- Thundercats- Guess Who? and everything 80s. Raising questions such as: What are the Smurfs doing now? Would the A-Team still get work? and What really happened between He-Man and Skeletor? ?Involving- surprising and superbly executed? ThreeWeeks. |
21.35
The Phoenix |
: Jeff Leach Needs Therapy
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Comedian and presenter Jeff Leach (Big Brother?s Big Mouth- BBC Switch- Comic Relief) needs therapy. Join Jeff as he self-administers a dose of therapeutic laughter to tackle his experience of broken hearts- stress induced piles- parent-related sex issues- alcoholism and a misplaced fixation on fame. |
15.3
Rowan Caves Free Cave 1 |
: Jimmy Frinton?s Barmy Bingo
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A madcap hour of comedy bingo including the ever popular International Topless BingoTM! Daily Telegraph Open Mic finalist Jimmy Frinton and his sidekick Stephen Wacko Jackson are live in Edinburgh- on loan from Copper Sands Holiday Complex- Skegness- to give you the chance to win worthless prizes while laughing your socks off. One show- two venues ? and a load of balls! |
22
Cruz |
: Jimmy Frinton?s Barmy Bingo
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A madcap hour of comedy bingo including the ever popular International Topless BingoTM! Daily Telegraph Open Mic finalist Jimmy Frinton and his sidekick Stephen Wacko Jackson are live in Edinburgh- on loan from Copper Sands Holiday Complex (Skegness)- to give you the chance to win worthless prizes while laughing your socks off. One show- two venues ? and a load of balls! |
14
Cruz |
: Jimmy Frinton?s Barmy Bingo
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A madcap hour of comedy bingo including the ever-popular International Topless BingoTM! Daily Telegraph Open Mic finalist Jimmy Frinton and his sidekick Stephen Wacko Jackson are live in Edinburgh ? on loan from Copper Sands Holiday Complex- Skegness ? to give you the chance to win worthless prizes while laughing your socks off. One show- two venues ? and a load of balls! |
16.5
The Phoenix |
: Joe Bor and Friends
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The Amused Moose 2008 finalist and Comedian of the Year 2009 nominee is joined by some comedy circuit regulars for this hour of top-notch stand-up. ?Natural comic ability- Bor makes for a solidly entertaining act? Chortle; ?Very Funny? ThreeWeeks; ?Terrific? Time Out. |
20
Nicol Edwards Cinema |
: Join the Stand-up FREE!Masons
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Every day- Dan Bland (?Blistering one-liners? Worksop Guardian) and James Christopher (?A nice line in self-deprecation? more than a little charm? Chortle) initiate a third Fringe star comedian into their exclusive stand-up society. Females welcome. Enjoy three top acts performing their best material. |
16.15
Nicol Edwards Cinema |
: Junwoo Jung (Baritone) Recital
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Junwoo ? who studied at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama ? will give a recital of Korean songs- opera arias- French songs and German lieder. He is accompanied by Sojeong Kim (piano)- who is studying biomedical science at Glasgow University. |
14
Fingers Piano Bar |
: Kabarett?s Kleine Komedie
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A darkly humorous alternative variety revue- with comedy- freak show- neo-burlesque and associated macabre musings from Edinburgh?s year-round purveyors of dark cabaret- the Itsy Collective. |
18.05
Speakeasy at The Voodoo Rooms |
: Laid Back and Laughing Presents Karl Davison & Val Lee (Plus Guests)
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Unlikely yet charmingly complementary duo ? Brighton?s LB&L founder |
18.4
The Rat Pack |
: Little Room Big Comedy
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Small room. Standard sized comedians. Average length show. Massive comedy! |
20.3
The White Horse |
: Live Naked Idiots
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Four twerps pratt about incoherently for nearly an hour. Support Jesus? darts team. Discover who shot Dogtanian. Watch four award-winning performers piss their dignity away in a series of tasteless sketches.?(Warning: some?sketches rely on adult content and potty talk.) |
18.4
The Rat Pack |
: Man and Mouse
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Rick Bland (Jerry in Jerry Springer: The Opera- Thick List Highlight of the Festival- 2003) and Brook Morgan (also good) showcase their characters- including the Fly Whisperer- a Damning Careers Advisor- Two Witless Radicals and a Fit But Obese Man in their new sketch show. www.blandmorgan.co.uk. |
22.3
Beehive Inn |
: Mandymudenmagic
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Award-winning magician Mandy Muden will be performing an hour of comedy and magic. |
15.4
The Canon?s Gait |
: Marcel Lucont?s Cabaret Fantastique
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Marcel Lucont (?Wonderful French wit? superb stuff? Time Out) hosts two nights of the best international cabaret on the Fringe. Comedy- music- burlesque and magic. ?Just the sort of thing you hope to discover at the Fringe ? highly recommended? Fix- Adelaide Fringe. |
23.45
Nicol Edwards Cinema |
: Microcomedy
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Charmingly melancholic sketch comedy about misery- loss and the creeping horror of everyday life- delivered with a cheeky smile and a twinkle in the eye. ?Kafka with a punchline? very funny and very terrifying? Durham21. www.arizonabayproductions.com |
14.15
The Rowan Caves Free Cave 2 |
: Misery Eats Company
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From the womb of a beautiful fish-beast two ladies were spawned. Suckling upon the cement bosom of New York Titty- they learned to laugh while eating broken glass. Dark- thrilling- intense fun. This is binge-and-purge comedy for the starving.? |
23
The Rowan Caves Free Cave 1 |
: Moore & Metcalfe In ?Fun Dryer?
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James Acaster introduces Jake Moore (?Really great stuff? Alan Moore) and Nathaniel Metcalfe (?Brilliant and unusual and very funny? Josie Long) as they perform an hour of gloriously free stand-up comedy. |
16.1
The Mercat Bar |
: Mountain Language/Woyzeck (Double Bill)
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Morality is confused by obedience. Identity is dispensable. Nightmares are real. Critically acclaimed theatre company Crash'n'Burn return to PBH?s Free Fringe with a contemporary re-invention of Harold Pinter?s Mountain Language and Georg Buchner?s Woyzeck. |
16.3
Jenny Has |
: Mrs Barbara Nice ? Hiya and Higher!
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Much-loved Stockport housewife returns with another helping of her hit show about the benefits of being more friendly. If no man is an island- why do we ignore our neighbours in supermarkets? Written and performed by Phoenix Nights? Janice Connolly. ***** Chortle ***** Independent **** Manchester Eve News. |
15.4
The Canon?s Gait |
: MUCK-gical Mystery Tour
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In their third successful year in Edinburgh- Merseyside?s one and only comedy collective will be bringing you another pick?n?mix of budding comedy talent. Six comedians strut their humorous stuff. You?ll love it ? yeah yeah yeah! Come down for a comedy roller coaster. www.muckcomedy.com |
15.3
Madogs |
: Nostalgy Tango Cabaret
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With songs in Spanish- English- Russian and French- Vertigo take you to the unique atmosphere of early-20th century Europe- with old Jewish and Argentinian tangos combined with cabaret classics. |
18.4
Fingers Piano Bar |
: Obtuse by Power Steering Theatre Company
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When a rabbit senses danger it runs for cover- when humans feel it they hold on for dear life. Journey through the head of a woman constantly reliving her memories- and clasping to her worst nightmare? |
18.05
Jenny Ha?s |
: One Degree of Separation
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Two of the UK?s most promising young comedians. One went to university. One didn?t. Rosenthal (multi-competition finalist- Paramount?s Funniest Student 2009) and Mayo (?Very big- very theatrical? Jimmy Carr). Funny- fast-paced and free- don?t miss this exciting debut stand-up show. |
20.3
The Rowan Caves Free Cave 2 |
: One Kiwi- One Aussie- One Hour
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New Zealand?s?Nick Rado and?Aussie Richard Brophy are back! Two of the stars of 2007/2008 sell-out show- International Stand-Up (**** ThreeWeeks; ****?one4review) bring their uniquely warm and?friendly?brand of humour?back to the Fringe for no cost at all. |
14.15
Nicol Edwards MQS Lounge |
: Oscar Wilde and the Men of the Hour
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A heroic gathering of the hunkiest- fistiest- shooty-gunniest writers in the history of pencil! The Men of the Hour travel through space- time- and space- confronting the diabolical Time Nazis wherever and whenever they pop up in fictional history books! |
16.5
The Phoenix |
: Paker/Richards
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Henry Paker (Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2008; Edinburgh and Beyond- Comedy Central) and Gareth Richards (Frank Skinner?s Radio Show- Absolute Radio; 4 Stands Up- BBC Radio 4)- perhaps the greatest comedians of their generation- lock wits in an epic battle for the funny. |
16.55
The Canon?s Gait |
: Papa CJ: Slumdog Comedian
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Indian tea planter?s son reaches top ten of Last Comic Standing and funds an entire village through comedy. ?Fresh and up-to-the-minute with a sly sting in the tail? British Theatre Guide; ?Caustic observations? Metro; ?Unbridled laugh riot? Asian Age; ?Master of the sideswipe? Mirror. |
19.15
Speakeasy at The Voodoo Rooms |
: Pay Peanuts ? Lee Bannard- John Smith- Dave Nicholls
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Pay peanuts- get? a show like no other! Featuring Lee Bannard (?Had the tingle factor? Independent)- John Smith (**** ThreeWeeks) and Dave Nicholls (Finalist- BBC New Act of the Year 2004). |
18.3
Beehive Inn |
: Pecker and Foof Save the World!
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Stand-up comedy from Dan Thompson and Jessica Fostekew. Get tickled as these fine laugh-makers bring salvation to all of the world?s woes using comedy- violence and very careful planning. ?Intensely Funny? Time Out. |
21.5
Dragonfly |
: Peter Buckley Hill and Some Comedians XIII
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The show that started the Free Fringe. Four comedians a night- some famous- some not- compered by Peter Buckley Hill (not famous). A guest compere Wednesdays. Sometimes there are sheep. Sometimes there are pirates. No two nights are the same. |
21.35
The Canon?s Gait |
: Peters and Rowntree One Hour Comedy Club
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A late afternoon hot pot with two rising stars- serving staggering stand-up comedy of the highest order. ?Rowntree is a naturally funny and gifted performer? Eve Standard. ?Peters is a talent? Stage. |
16.45
Nicol Edwards MQS Lounge |
: Raybon Kan: Spermbank Millionaire
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A million sperm doesn?t go far. Especially at today?s exchange rate. |
21.15
Nicol Edwards Cinema |
: Retail is Detail
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Tonight?s episode ? will Graham reach the spillage on time? Will the pick?n?mix mystery ever be solved? Will Mandy ever use the floor buffer? A farcical look at the perils of life on the shop floor. www.myspace.com/scarletlights |
18.3
Beehive Inn |
: Richard Sandling?s Perfect Movie
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The award-winning comedian and YouTube favourite presents a stand-up show about films ? featuring guest performers doing film-based material as well as live re-enactments of top comedians? favourite movie scenes. A different quality line-up everyday. ?Joyful- funny- clever? Scotsman; ?Funny and entertaining? List. |
13.15
The Canon?s Gait |
: Ro Campbell ? The ?Lets Get Nude and Burn Shit!? Show
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Free Fringe legend Ro Campbell hosts an awesome showcase of professional comics from the UK and international circuits. Nobody will be getting nude- nothing will be burnt. It?s just a euphemism for our limitless potential for idiocy. ?Hugely entertaining and accomplished performer? **** Skinny. |
20.15
Voodoo Bar |
: Robin Ince - Carl Sagan is My God Oh and Richard Feynman Too
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"Me plus guests trying to explain why we love science" |
12
The Canon?s Gait |
: Robin Ince Verus The Moral Majority
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A brand new show from Robin Ince |
8.25
The Canon?s Gait |
: Santino Cabaretino
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Late-night variety show featuring sketches- character acts- comedians- music and madness. Hosted by a variety of outrageous and uproarious MCs- the show arrives in Edinburgh after a tour in Barcelona- Paris- Berlin- and Mexico. |
23
The Rowan Caves Free Cave 2 |
: Shush!
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Shush! How do you keep your mouth shut with a transvestite husband- a bolshie best friend and a lesbian lover who thinks she?s Gloria Gaynor? Through short stories linked with comedy narrative- lesbian author VG Lee tells all! ?Wonderfully funny? Gay?s the Word. |
16.2
Fingers Piano Bar |
: Slow Genius Improv Comedy Group
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Having taken Wales by storm with their inimitable style of improvised scenes and songs- Cardiff?s premier improvisational comedy group hits Edinburgh! Come- throw your suggestions and chortle away as ?together they create dozens of characters with impressive speed and to hilarious effect? Western Mail. |
19.5
The Rat Pack |
: So How Was Your Day?
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Three women- three monologues- three experiences- one day. Featuring stuffed rabbits- yoga and frozen fish- but not all at once. Funny and moving in equal measure. Come and see if your day was worse! |
16.3
The Grape |
: Some Comedy (In a Cave)
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Approximately one hour of comedy. A different line-up of acts each day. Hosted by Fred Forse and/or Gareth Morinan. It?s in a cave. Free entry. It will be good. No more relevant information available. |
16.45
The Rowan Caves Free Cave 1 |
: Something Else
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The Reserve Collection brings you a smart and silly collection of sketches looking at how we communicate and why we mostly don?t. From dating to Facebook to working in a shop- it?s all about reaching out to another person- missing and falling over. |
14.25
Speakeasy at The Voodoo Rooms |
: Sowerby & Luff?s All Stars
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Comedy showcase featuring a nightly line-up of the very best stand-up- sketches and music from this year?s Fringe. Plus- special guest comperes and surprise acts from iTunes? popular Comedy 365 podcast. ?Very funny? Time Out; ?Fluent twaddle? Radio Times. |
21.45
The White Horse |
: Steve Shanyaski ? Reality Check
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How can we be sure that reality isn?t a construction of our own minds- and if it is- why are we not all king of the universe??Award-winning comedian Steve Shanyaski investigates.?? ?A star in the making? City Life?; ?Delightfully skewed? Manchester Online. |
17.15
Beehive Inn |
: Sunken Luggage
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Highly innovative? and ?very funny? are just four words that have |
20.15
The Grape |
: Sunken Luggage
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Highly innovative? and ?very funny? are just four words that have |
14.15
The Rowan Caves Free Cave 1 |
: Tasha K?s Box of Frogs
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Stand-up comedy. It?s energetic and colourful and dancing like a six-year-old at a birthday party; what?s important is unimportant and what?s insane actually makes a bit of sense. Not for the easily offended and/or politically correct. We all shit. Get over yourself. |
15.3
The Royal Mile Tavern |
: The Absolute Best of Absolute Beginners
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They?ve shown their mettle in our regular Monday night shows throughout the year- and now they?re stepping out on to the Fringe to entertain you. Each night we present five of the hottest new acts in Scottish comedy. Back for a second fabulous year. www.fitothegiggles.com |
23
The White Horse |
: The Beige Adventures of Ay and Bee
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Ay and Bee: two characters in an absurdist romp through space and time. OK- so the space is Edinburgh- and the time is 3.15- but it?s a romp nonetheless. Adventure through life- the universe- sex- and how to successfully wear a carrot costume to work. |
15.15
The Grape |
: The Book Club
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Robin Ince, Phil Jeays Band and guests plus bad books |
4.15
Location TBC |
: The Early Evening Laugh-in
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Come and join the Early Evening Laugh-in in the cosy comedy venue?of The Mercat Bar! Two guys and a gal have Megabused it?all the way to Edinburgh from Aberdeen- Glasgow and Dundee to share tales and banter about life in da city and beyond? |
19.45
The Mercat Bar |
: The Fabulous Furry Freakshow
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Scott Forbes has a lot of hair. Jason Murphy- not quite so much. Alan Sharp- really quite massive amounts. They?re very funny too ? honest. It?s not all about the hair. But there is a lot of it. Really- you?ll be surprised how much. www.myspace.com/furryfreakshow |
18.3
Madogs |
: The Glitter Kittens
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Manchester’s first burlesque troupe, founded in 2004, present their special revue show packed with crowd thrilling 1940s-inspired cabaret and raunchy rock routines. After gracing the finest burlesque stages in the UK and L.A, the Kittens bring their unique vision to the PBH Free Fringe. With very special guest comedians and comperes daily. Join Zelda Saint-Wilde, Kitty Cointreau and Scarlet O’Harlet for a journey into a world of glamour and decadence.
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15.3
The Rowan Caves Free Cave 1 |
: The Holy Trinity
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One Catholic. One Muslim.?One Jew. Stand-up comedy from Andrew Doyle (?Excellent one-liners? Times)- Joleed Farah (?Sharp original lines? Chortle) and Ben Van Der Velde (?Exquisite comic timing? British Theatre Guide). |
17.15
Madogs |
: The Improlympians
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If comedy were a crime- The Improlympians would be on death row. Improvising. Join them for a completely improvised play ? you provide the title- they perform the play. It?s the Ready Steady Cook of theatre. |
15.4
The Canon?s Gait |
: The Improlympians
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If comedy were a crime- The Improlympians would be on death row. Improvising. Join them for a completely improvised play ? you provide the title- they perform the play. It?s the Ready Steady Cook of theatre. |
19
The Grape |
: The Improvised History of Poetry
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From Shakespeare to Dr Seuss- Homer to hip hop- come and join us for an improvised tour through the history of poetry. |
18.4
Fingers Piano Bar |
: The Improvised History of Poetry
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From Shakespeare to Dr Seuss- Homer to hip hop- come and join us for an improvised tour through the history of poetry. |
15.1
Fingers Piano Bar |
: The Joe Bor Tribute Quiz
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The Joe Bor Tribute Quiz goes live! Buckle-up team ? this is one hell of a show. Join us for unrivalled mayhem as The Joe Bor Tribute Quiz makes its Edinburgh debut-?with fancy dress- human top trumps and the infamous Nude or Not! |
22.3
Nicol Edwards Cinema |
: The Laughter Police
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Alfie Moore is a cop. Seen it all in 16 years. Been spat on- beaten and stabbed. Survived paperwork- policies and political correctness. Still serving- still laughing! ?A fascinating- funny insight into life on the Force? Chortle. |
18.4
Dragonfly |
: The Marvellous Dorians Present? Peggyweight Champion of the World
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Peggy- a secret Nigerian prince- wants to become WWF Champion. Best friend Toby- an ex-public schoolboy- wants his ex-girlfriend back. Will they achieve their twin aims? Probably not. But really? No- not at all. |
21.45
The Rowan Caves Free Cave 2 |
: The Most Spectacular Show at the Free Fringe
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See it all! Comedy- improv- drama- dance- mime- clowning- poetry- musicals all rolled up into one sketch spectacular. Will and Kitty frantically attempt the entire Fringe lovingly distilled into fifty highbrow- low-tech minutes with big dreams and no budget. Free- and worth every single penny! |
12.3
Bannermans |
: The Real MacGuffins
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Hello- how are you? Really? Why not take your mind off it with The Real MacGuffins ? Dan March- Jim Millard and Matt Sheahan. ?The best sketch show you?ll ever see? (Jim?s wife); ?Hilarious? ***** (Matt?s girlfriend); ?Oh no- he?s wet the bed again? (Dan?s mum). Six shows only. |
19
The Grape |
: The Road to Endorphia
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Running from John O?Groats to Land?s End- Joe found his thousand-mile journey taking him via the mythical land of Endorphia. How real is runner?s high? How high is it? Did Joe reach Land?s End? Find out at www.joedonnachie.com. Better still- come see the show. |
18
Cruz |
: The Road to Endorphia
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Running from John O?Groats to Land?s End- Joe found his thousand-mile journey taking him via the mythical land of Endorphia. How real is runner?s high? How high is it? Did Joe reach Land?s End? Find out at www.joedonnachie.com. Better still- come see the show. |
13.3
The Royal Mile Tavern |
: The Rules of Gold
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A cynical charity worker- a charitable businessman- a disillusioned teacher and a respectable housewife are thrown together in this darkly comic look at love- honour and awkward dinner party conversation. |
12.30
Jenny Ha's |
: The Sliding Scale of Cynicism
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Three stand-ups go from whimsy to rage in the space of an?hour. www.myspace.com/slidingscalecomedy? |
22.15
The Mercat Bar? |
: The Sliding Scale of Cynicism
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Three stand-ups go from whimsy to rage in the space of an?hour. www.myspace.com/slidingscalecomedy? |
14
Cruz |
: The Story Pirates
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Our party-paced- musically influenced- only partially obsessed with sexiness- comedy covers the diverse topics of fame- prejudice- turning into your parents and fingering. Spandex- folk tales and a campaign against misogyny are thrown in for good measure. Don?t come? no we mean come. |
13.45
Bannermans |
: The Story Pirates Present?
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To revellers and good-time fans- The Story Pirates Present? is a comedy-cum-party night- with a different variety of musical- cabaret and comedy acts each evening. Hotties and dancey-laughy time. Sweet. |
23
Dragonfly |
: The Twat Files
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Live mockumentary about three delusional losers and their surreal- twisted little lives. You?ll see it all: porno- Paul Daniels- papier-m?ch? sex dolls- and other things so depraved and uncouth that they?re not even allowed in this blurb. Tempted? |
17.45
Voodoo Bar |
: Todd Womack?s Midnight Mash-up
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Touring stand-up comedian Todd Womack hosts guest comics from all over the Earth in a late-night stand-up mash-up. Enjoy?a free?sampling of the Fringe?s finest comics in Scotland?s ?most haunted pub?. |
23.45
Nicol Edwards Cinema |
: Token Yank Sketch Comedy
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Sketch comedy group based in Cardiff- created by American writer and comedienne Taylor Glenn. Showcasing talent from Wales- England and Ireland- Token Yank creates original filmed- live and sung sketches that are observational- silly and deliciously dark. |
21.35
Speakeasy at The Voodoo Rooms |
: Tom Adams: Dropped as a Child
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Hello. This is my first show in Edinburgh. I won?t let you down. ?He creates such a snug- inclusive atmosphere that by the end we?re all swaying and singing along to the choruses? Chortle. Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year Finalist 2009. |
19.2
The Royal Mile Tavern |
: Underword
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Twenty-two nights of subterranean spoken word featuring top acts from |
19.5
Fingers Piano Bar |
: Up Close & Personal - An Evening of Astounding Close-up Chicanery
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Taking it from the streets of international festivals to the stage- James James will have you smiling- laughing and amazed with a wealth of absolute unfathomable magic. All done with a wit- sharper than a butcher?s knife- a skill borne of years in the trenches- and a profound ability to catch you unawares. |
10.45
Voodoo Bar |
: Utter! Spoken Word
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Top-notch poetry- storytelling and music from artistes including John |
17.3
Fingers Piano Bar |
: Wanchorman: Adventures In Telly Land
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Award-winning stand-up comic Dave Gibson reveals his most?embarrassing?televisual blunders. From?misunderstandings?with Gordon Ramsay to arguments with Tony Blair- join Dave in a sneaky look backstage at the world of TV. ?Hilarious? Will Ferrell. |
16.2
Dragonfly |
: Wasasa (?Yer Naw Funny?) Comedy Night
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Along with special guests- the night will feature the Kasengele Brothers (Katai & Kalonde) who are fast making a name for themselves for their fearless yet imaginative approach to comedy that taps into their Zambian roots and life in Glasgow.?www.wasasacomedy.com ? |
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The Mercat Bar |
: What?s in a Kiss?
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Kiss me Hardy, kiss me quick and kiss me like the first time we ever met. The story of kissing, the do's and the don'ts, the embarrassing and the erotic. Lets explore this strange ritual together! |
18.1
The Royal Mile Tavern |
: Where There?s Muck There?s Funny
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A revolving door of nationally recognised and accomplished stand-ups from Merseyside and beyond. Guests include Eddie Hoo (City Life Comedian 2008) and Viv Gee (BBC Radio Scotland). Come down and say you were at that show- then come down and see another. www.muckcomedy.com |
21.45
Nicol Edwards MQS Lounge |
: With Arms Outstretched
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It?s Valentine?s Day so sit back and enjoy the hopes and surprises that the most terrifying day of the year for many a man has to offer. A lively comedy about love- fear and annoying waiters- performed by a fresh and versatile cast. |
16.3
The Grape |
: Yianni Agisilaou?s Free Stand-up Spectacular
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Award-winning TV comedian Yianni Agisilaou (The World Stands |
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The Rowan Caves ? Free Cave 1 |
: Yorkshire Comedians: Jokers- born and interbred! ?Ow much? ? Free
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Every day- MC James Christopher introduces a selection of the finest Yorkshire acts who?ve come oop t? Fringe. See different acts every day. The price is equally popular in Scotland as it is in Yorkshire ? free! |
18.4
The Illicit Still |
: Your Mothers? Got a Fridge Magnet from Jupiter!
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Ever wondered just how you?d cope once the kids finally left home? (Yeah- tragic ain?t it. Not!). If so then shuttle along to hear John McGuinness?s original material on how to survive this life-enhancing event! ?Hilarious one-liners? Express; ?Undiscovered comic genius? Big Issue. |
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The Mercat Bar |
