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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ComedyMark Thomas: 100 Acts of Minor Dissent
Mark Thomas works for the forces of good. Few people can consider the activist-comedian’s political work over the last 20 years to be anything but righ... Read more »| 14 Aug 2013 -
ComedyDavid Alnwick: Totally Ninja
I've hated magicians ever since my parents were killed by flamboyant razzamatazz; there is something about a man who can't button his shirt and whose pockets... Read more »| 14 Aug 2013 -
ComedyFred MacAulay: 25 Years on the Fringe
Scottish comedian Fred MacAulay is a household name through his work on TV and radio. He's also achieved the rare feat of appearing at the Fringe for 25 years on the trot – he takes a look back at his stand-up career Read more »| 14 Aug 2013 -
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Patrick Morris: Standing Up and Saying Things
It's not every day you find a comedian you see yourself in, and in this case it's the cynical 21 year old Patrick Morris. With his initial material leaning h... Read more »| 13 Aug 2013 -
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Carl Donnelly: Now That's What I Carl Donnelly! Volume V
Carl Donnelly is pretty unrecognisable; he’s come a long way since I saw him do an open spot in 2005 Fringe. He’s Gok’d himself, amassed a ... Read more »| 13 Aug 2013 -
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Hot Dub Time Machine
If movies like Bill & Ted, Back to the Future and Twelve Monkeys have taught us anything, it’s that time-travel is wacky, comical fun. Hot Dub Time... Read more »| 13 Aug 2013
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Michael J Dolan: Nothing Will Ever Be Alright Again, Ever
A small crowd gathers to watch Michael J Dolan on what is supposedly “Black Wednesday,” the least attended day of the Fringe. Two out of the seve... Read more »| 13 Aug 2013 -
ComedyAnil Desai: Another Night at the Movies
There's something different about Anil Desai; he's either one of the most gifted impressionists I've ever seen or his face is channelling some sort of wit... Read more »| 12 Aug 2013 -
ComedyWayne Thallon: Procreation
Nica Burns caused a stir recently by criticising free shows for providing "an absolutely terrible experience." Elsewhere, certain critics have criticised fre... Read more »| 12 Aug 2013 -
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Adam Strauss: The Mushroom Cure
‘The Mushroom Cure is guaranteed to change your life’ – sadly, it’s been 24 hours and my OCD is still giving my brain the finger. Ada... Read more »| 12 Aug 2013 -
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John-Luke Roberts: Broken Stand-up
After seeing several very standard comedy sets, John-Luke Roberts’ absurd and bizarre show is a hilarious and original treat. He opens with different i... Read more »| 12 Aug 2013 -
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Mark Restuccia: The Diary of a Serial Internet Dater
Online dating is no longer a taboo, with countless options for the singleton just a click away. Mark Restuccia is no stranger to this, his last show being a ... Read more »| 12 Aug 2013 -
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Dana Alexander: Is This Really Happening?
While promising a ‘light anthropological look at what makes us tick,’ this show really comprises a journey through Dana Alexander’s life. T... Read more »| 12 Aug 2013 -
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Mae Martin: Slumber Party
It’s hard not to like Mae Martin. Spending an hour with her and claiming otherwise would be like saying you hate ice cream or are really for fascism; f... Read more »| 12 Aug 2013 -
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David Morgan: Pretty
Having the crowd in fits before the show has even begun is a pretty solid start. Making light of his bijou Underbelly room, Morgan has a giggle and a chinwag... Read more »| 12 Aug 2013