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Laurence Clark review - SkinnyFest 1
While almost all comedians claim to be 'unique', Laurence Clark's own brand of 'sit-down' comedy is far more distinctive than most. Having cerebral palsy, Cl... Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
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Natalie Haynes review - SkinnyFest 1
Reviewers aren't supposed to mention the speed at which Natalie Haynes rattles through her material this year. She begins her routine with a warning, almost ... Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
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Rebus McTaggart review - SkinnyFest 1
Be grateful, festival goers: Rebus McTaggart (Richard Thomson) has some important information that may just save your life. Ecclefechan's leading fighter of ... Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
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Rob Spence review - SkinnyFest 1
If you walked past Spence doing his routine on the High Street you would think, "It's a mime," and quietly sneak past. Or, for a while, you might indulge you... Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
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Sarah Kendall review - SkinnyFest 1
From how to gain more space on public transport to things she would rather do than listen to Paris Hilton's new single, Sarah Kendall's renowned wit and sarc... Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
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Simon Amstell review - SkinnyFest 1
Simon Amstell is ****. That's four stars - literally speaking, rather than any expletive of choice - mirroring Amstell's polite tone and diction, really rath... Read more »| 14 Aug 2006
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The Book Club review - SkinnyFest 1
Robin Ince is an extroverted yet autistic Morrissey who wears his frilly shirts with only a tinge of self-loathing. Robin Ince is also a man of the written w... Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
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Star Trip review - SkinnyFest 1
Playing in the Pleasance's large 'Beyond' theatre, Star Trip is a finely-oiled space machine: four men spoofing familiar sci-fi troupes with slapstick, dance... Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
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The Eggman review - SkinnyFest 1
Is there a more stereotyped comedy character than the Deep South preacher? Maybe the sportswear-clad chav, or the upper-middle-class snob? Well, they're all ... Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
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The Runaway Lovers review - SkinnyFest 1
Eloping to Edinburgh from the ubiquitous Avalon comedy stable, this London-based sketch troupe has high hopes for a successful festival. The enthusiastic (th... Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
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Simon Says - SkinnyFest 1
There are so many geniuses in town at the moment; they should have a parade. This was Sean Lock's idea many moons ago: he imagined them lolloping down Prince... Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
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Luke Wright, Poet Laureate modified SKINNYFest 1
Before Justin, there was Robbie. And before the burgeoning performance poetry scene on this year's Fringe, there was Luke Wright. Previously of Aisle 16: Poe... Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
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Patrick Monahan review - SkinnyFest 1
As with jazz, it sometimes seems that some comedians have made a pact with the devil that enables them to tell a joke like nobody else but renders them not r... Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
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SkinnyFest 3 - Spank!
women, in comedy, nude. Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
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A Blog for All Seasons: exploring the joys and challenges of ""blog plays"". (SKINNYFEST)
The thing that drives a lot of people to reach out to each other by blogging is theatrical and if you can find a way to keep the 'blog on stage' active and immediate, the blog play really works. Read more »| 14 Aug 2006