Comedy
Here is your roadmap to roaring laughter at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. We bring you Edinburgh Fringe comedy reviews and previews.
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ComedyJellybeen Martinez says 'Britain's Got Fuck All Talent'
If you've noticed that Scotland has been a bit more flamboyant recently, it's probably due to the arrival of international pop sensation Jellybeen Martinez Read more »| 03 Jul 2012 -
ComedyInterview: Lee Camp
Simon Fielding catches up with angry American Lee Camp, one of the breakthrough acts at this year's Fringe. Read more »| 06 Sep 2011 -
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Steve Pretty's Perfect Mixtape
Perfect Mixtape is a playful, interactive journey through musical genres and technologies. Steve Pretty is a versatile musician, and this performance ranges ... Read more »| 02 Sep 2011 -
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Neil Dougan: Rough Rared
At the centre of Rough Rared lies a deep affection for Belfast. Deeply rooted in the manners, tensions and charms of that city, Neil Dougan sustains a well-b... Read more »| 02 Sep 2011 -
ComedyThe Earl and the InstruMentalist
Welcome to Dragonfly's Gentlemens Club, where your host for the hour, The Earl of Belfast, recounts his fantastical adventures in pursuit of a redheaded musi... Read more »| 01 Sep 2011 -
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So On and So Forth: Human Era
Three young men clad in tweed, dinner jackets, and braces, take to the stage and begin talking about a legal battle over the estate of their ex-fourth member... Read more »| 01 Sep 2011
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Comedy
The Great Brain Robbery
If you like your comedy classic, good-natured, and pre-watershed, this show is for you. And if you like clever concepts, cunning twists, and a dose of mischi... Read more »| 31 Aug 2011 -
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Mark Nelson: Guilty Pleasure
What a competent and assured final Fringe performance this is. Mark Nelson is one of the most charismatic of young Scottish talents, and tonight's set guides... Read more »| 31 Aug 2011 -
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Matt Forde: Dishonourable Member
Hardly the hour of political comedy that one might expect, Matt Forde's solo debut sees him recount the circumstances under which he found a passion for, and... Read more »| 27 Aug 2011 -
ComedyNathan Penlington: Uri and Me
Nathan Penlington does himself no favours in choosing to perform Uri and Me off-mic. A low-key offering, the show essentially amounts to a condensed biograph... Read more »| 27 Aug 2011 -
ComedyLaurence Clark: Health Hazard!
Laurence Clark's comedy is clearly not for everyone, a total of seven walk-outs blighting this evening's show. Not only does he make thoughtful points in an ... Read more »| 27 Aug 2011 -
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Catriona Knox: Packed Lunch
Catriona Knox's new show begins by her greeting the audience as they file into the venue, in character as a Greek restaurateur. She hands each of us a menu a... Read more »| 27 Aug 2011 -
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Aidan Goatley: 10 Films With My Dad Review 2011
What a great idea for a show. Aidan Goatley promises to explore a lifetime of miscommunication with his dad by examining the films they watched together, whi... Read more »| 26 Aug 2011 -
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Danny Pensive's Map Of Britain
There is a lollipop waiting for each member of the audience on their chair – Danny Pensive is off to a good start. He begins his show by way of a littl... Read more »| 26 Aug 2011 -
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Adam Larter: The Legend Of Bob Geldof (and other short stories)
Imagine an episode of Glee written by Frank Sidebottom, and you'll be about halfway to understanding the whimsical nature of Adam Larter's The Legend Of Bob ... Read more »| 25 Aug 2011