Edinburgh Fringe Comedy
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Tom Mayhew
First published in Broadway Baby - Saturday, July 15th, 2017Tom says that his new Edinburgh show, “explores my existence as someone who suffers from social and performance anxiety.” There are, he says, “lots of sad jokes.” We sent him some questions. The show delves into my life as someone who has never liked himself. It covers topics including depression, anxiety, love, social awkwardness, and […]
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Betty Grumble
First published in Broadway Baby - Saturday, July 15th, 2017Betty Grumble: Love and Anger (or Sex Clown Saves the World Again!) is a show that almost defies description. The show is a ritualistic flesh riot. It’s a cabaret of rage, love making and total beauty. What does Edinburgh mean to you? Edinburgh is a chance to connect. It’s a wild convention of wyrdos and […]
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Bobby Mair
First published in Broadway Baby - Saturday, July 15th, 2017Loudly Insecure is features Bobby Mair trying to get secure by getting married, finding his biological family and addressing his mental health. My show is called Loudly Insecure. I am doing performing it for the month at the Edinburgh festival then taking it on tour across next spring. Late last year I was thinking about […]
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Paul Vickers
First published in Broadway Baby - Wednesday, July 12th, 2017Mr. Twonkey’s show this year is Twonkey’s Christmas in the Jungle. Its a show about being taken to the jungle for Christmas to play an imaginary fringe festival. We needed to know more so we sent Mr. Twonkey (AKA Paul Vickers) some questions. Hello Mr. Twonkey. Tell me about Twonkey’s Christmas in the Jungle. I […]
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Simon Morley
First published in Broadway Baby - Wednesday, July 12th, 2017Naked Ambition is a collection of stories celebrating 20 years of Puppetry Of The Penis. We chat with Simon Morley to get the low down. 20 years ago I had crazy idea that would go from some bedroom sibling rivalry to a theatrical juggernaut that would travel to over 35 countries and be performed in […]
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Sandra Hale
First published in Broadway Baby - Wednesday, July 12th, 2017Self Helpless! is a show filled with insights to help you get through life providing you have good looks, no opinions and can tap dance! We talked with its star, Sandra Hale. We can’t all be selfless, confident, honest and principled, so if like me you’re shallow, insecure and needy then this show is for […]
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Katherine Kopajtic
First published in Broadway Baby - Wednesday, July 12th, 2017Confessions of a Personal Trainer is a story about life in the luxury fitness world. We asked Katie Kopajtic for the low down. Confessions of a Personal Trainer is a true story(ies) about my job as a therapist/doctor/dominatrix/personal trainer at Equinox, a luxury gym in the heart of Manhattan. It’s about how I fell into […]
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Chris Martin
First published in Broadway Baby - Wednesday, July 12th, 2017The One and Only Chris Martin is an uplifting show about being content in life, despite, according to Chris, having the most annoying name in comedy. Hi Chris, tell me about your Edinburgh show. With all the depressing news in 2016 and 2017, I wanted to highlight some moments of joy, whether they’re from being […]
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Rachel Parris
First published in Broadway Baby - Wednesday, July 12th, 2017Rachel’s new show Keynote, is about being asked to go back to her old school to give an inspirational speech. What were they thinking? Featuring songs, stand up, characters and fun… In the show, I do jokes about the big stuff: feminism, drugs, The Kardashians, as well as characters – I play a Shakespearean King […]
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Morgan & West
First published in Broadway Baby - Wednesday, July 12th, 2017Morgan & West have two shows this year. Return of the Time Travelling Magicians is all their best magic tricks from the last ten years of doing shows at the fringe. More Magic For Kids is their popular kids show. Mr Morgan and Mr West. Tells me about your Edinburgh doings. We’ve been doing magic […]
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Nick Coyle
First published in Broadway Baby - Wednesday, July 12th, 2017Queen of Wolves is the story of Frances Glass, a poor governess who accidentally marries the devil. Gothic horror meets Extreme LOLs. Hi Nick, tell me about Queen of Wolves Have you seen a comedy show and thought “I wish I were a little more on edge” or “Why aren’t any of the actors wearing […]
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Next Best Thing
First published in Broadway Baby - Wednesday, July 12th, 2017How to be Good at Everything is a one-hour learning spectacuganza from life haxperts and best friends, Katie and Jay. No refunds. We get the lowdown from the experts. Katie: It’s simple. One hour. Life hacks. You don’t get your money back if you’re too stupid to learn. Jay: It’s really funny. I sing a […]
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Tom Neenan
First published in Broadway Baby - Wednesday, July 12th, 2017Tom Neenan: Attenborough, is a comedy show charting David Attenborough’s first adventure, a journey to find the mythical Bigfoot. It’s a character show and a kind of illustrated adventure which I present as the great David Attenborough. He recounts the tale of his first adventure using visual slides recordings and different accents. It’s a really […]
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Rahul Kohli
First published in Broadway Baby - Tuesday, July 11th, 2017A Not So Chubby Brown is a look back at the big events over the past 5 years that lead us to this ludicrous political climate we have now… and ‘Newcastle Brown Tales’ is an hour of true life tales. Both performed by Rahul Kohli. Hi Rahul, tells us about your two shows. In Not […]
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Urzila Carlson
First published in Broadway Baby - Tuesday, July 11th, 2017The show, First Edition contains observations that irritate Urzila Carlson. Urzila talks about the pressures we’re under in modern day society and like stuff we would normally not even consider, like drinking craft beer and listening to an indie banjo alternative band whilst wearing dungarees. Hi Urzila, tells us about First Edition My show is […]
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Pierre Novellie
First published in Broadway Baby - Tuesday, July 11th, 2017The show is called Pierre Novellie and it’s an hour of high-quality stand up in Pierre’s own personal style and it will make you laugh. He sets out to prove that in stand up, it is not topic but approach to topic that matters. Hi Pierre, tell us about Pierre Novellie I’ve written what you […]
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Kirsty Newton
First published in Broadway Baby - Tuesday, July 11th, 2017The inmates take over The Asylum! Kirsty Newton co-hosts in a star-studded crazy cabaret. Hi Kirsty, tell us about The Asylum. The most exciting new late-night show on the Fringe! All the craziest, funniest, weirdest and most wonderful comedy and cabaret acts have been set free from their shackles to entertain, surprise and enthral you […]
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Joz Norris
First published in Broadway Baby - Tuesday, July 11th, 2017The Incredible Joz Norris Locks Himself Inside His Own Show, Then Escapes, Against All The Odds!! A pretty good description, as well as the title of Joz’s Edinburgh show. It’s me literally trapped inside a giant web for an hour exploring isolation and distance – partly through stories about my family, partly through some stories […]
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Colt Cabana
First published in Broadway Baby - Tuesday, July 11th, 2017Brendon Burns and Colt Cabana do comedy and commentary to Bad Wrestling Matches. It’s the title of the show and it’s what the show is. It does exactly what it says on the tin. Hi Colt, great show title. Can you tell us more? That’s literally what it is. This is our 5th year back […]
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Asad Mecci
First published in Broadway Baby - Tuesday, July 11th, 2017Hypnotism and improvisation have mystified and entertained the world for decades – now witness two masters joining forces for a totally unique Fringe experience. Stars Asad Mecci, with Colin Mochrie or Mike Mcshane. Hi Asad, tell us about your show. I start the show off by hypnotizing members of the audience. Then Colin Mochrie or […]
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Ben Target
First published in Broadway Baby - Tuesday, July 11th, 2017Ben Target’s Orangeade is a gentle comedy, mellow drama featuring balmy ballgames from the maverick physical comedian. Hi Ben, tell us about your Edinburgh show A simple story, inventively told, about two mischievous brothers in a sisterhood – that is actually a brotherhood – growing up together (out of choice) and how one or two […]
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Anya Anastasia
First published in Broadway Baby - Tuesday, July 11th, 2017Anya Anastasia’s Rogue Romantic is part musical comedy, part deranged opera. Featuring all original songs backed by an all-female band! Hi Anya, tell us about your new show. Rogue Romantic is a deranged opera; crystal-encrusted wit, and humour-tinged glamour, this Aussie-accented diva sets her fiery gaze on her past and future in love, and every […]
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Andrew Lawrence
First published in Broadway Baby - Tuesday, July 11th, 2017Andrew Lawrence was the runner-up in So You Think You’re Funny in 2003 and then won the BBC New Comedy Award a year later. He’s since staged numerous national tours and written and starred in several BBC Radio 4 comedy shows. He’s back in Edinburgh in 2017. Hi Andrew, tell me about your Edinburgh show […]
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Ross Brierley
First published in Broadway Baby - Tuesday, July 11th, 2017The Not So Late Show with Ross & Josh is the UK’s finest (and possibly only) chaotic, multimedia alternative comedy chat show. We hear from Ross Brierley. Hi Ross, tell us about The Not So Late Show with Ross & Josh. It’s a spoof alternate reality chat show with special guests, nonsensical games, short films […]
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Sarah Callaghan
First published in Broadway Baby - Saturday, July 1st, 2017Sarah Callaghan returns to the Edinburgh Fringe, with the show, ‘The Pigeon Dying Under The Bush’. My show ‘The Pigeon Dying Under The Bush’ is about a lucky escape I had last year that made me re-evaluate my life. I’m only doing a short run this year like Ricky Gervais without the pre-sales. When was […]
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