Tom Shillue has long been one of my favourite storytellers. See his show! (Or, at the very least, read this quote!) Demetri Martin He might be the best comedian I've ever been in a barbershop quartet with Jimmy Fallon A brilliant comic. That's why I've had him open...
EDINBURGH FRINGE 2014: TIFF STEVENSON, OPTIMIST
Are you a glass half full kind of person? If so, congratulations, you are an optimist and this is the show for you. Are you a glass half empty kind of person? If so, at least you bought a drink in the first place so you’re still an optimist. Congratulations, this is...
HAYLEY ELLIS: WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN
Award-winning newcomer HAYLEY ELLIS had a pretty crap year in 2012 but got through it with help from Woman’s best friend, her dog Kevin. This year HAYLEY is back in Edinburgh bringing Kevin and her first solo show to the festival. Fresh from supporting ROISIN CONATY...
KATIE MULGREW – HAPPILY EVER AFTER
KATIE MULGREW kinda thinks she’s a real life Disney princess. She even found her Prince Charming and married him in a massive frock. Now according to Disney philosophy, she’s found her happily ever after. Brilliant! NOW BLOODY WHAT? Apart from her imaginary princess...
PAUL MCCAFFREY: PAUL OR NOTHING
PAUL MCCAFFREY has taken a month out of his busy daily routine of signing for his neighbours’ parcels while they're at work and trying to stop his cats from using the internet to perform his new show PAUL or Nothing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Come and join PAUL...
FRANK SKINNER – MAN IN A SUIT
FRANK SKINNER will perform his critically acclaimed stand-up show Man In a Suit at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe from 1st - 24th August. WHAT THE PRESS HAVE SAID ABOUT MAN IN A SUIT ‘Man in a Suit’ sees Skinner on fine form: warm, chatty and self-deprecating Time Out...
THE COMEDY ZONE
The Fringe’s longest-running and most prestigious showcase turns 24 this year. The Comedy Zone has established itself as the essential Edinburgh show to see the major comedy stars of tomorrow. CHRIS ADDISON, JULIAN BARRETT, FRANKIE BOYLE, NOEL FIELDING, DAVE GORMAN,...
RICHARD HERRING: LORD OF THE DANCE SETTEE
DANCE, DANCE, WHEREVER YOU MAY BE FOR I AM THE LORD OF THE DANCE SETTEE… Have you ever…. - considered the amazing power of the sombrero to eradicate all sadness? - noticed the terrible curse of the UK’s oldest person? (whoever receives this poisoned chalice is always...
TOMMY ROWSON: DOWN AND OUT IN POWYS AND LONDON
TOMMY ROWSON, winner of So You Think You're Funny 2011 and BBC New Comedy Finalist 2012, presents his highly-anticipated debut show Down and Out in Powys and London at the 2014 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Join TOMMY as he combines unique observations with bizarre...
CARL DONNELLY: NOW THAT’S WHAT I CARL DONNELLY! VOL. VI
In a bid to find himself, 2013 Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee CARL DONNELLY spent last year travelling around India following the end of a relationship. Unfortunately what he found out is that he’s a bit of an idiot. Sit back and enjoy Now That’s What I Carl Donnelly!...