'Electric'
Ed Gamble has been touring since February, has sold out three nights at the Hackney Empire and now Ol' Broken Pancreas is charged up and ready to flick the switch on even more nights of attention-seeking. Co-host of the award-winning podcast, Off Menu and Taskmaster champion. 'Masterful comedy skills' (Chortle)
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'Coconut'
What has Shazia been doing these past two years? Apart from sitting on the settee in her pyjamas, tweezing her ingrown hairs whilst watching documentaries on Ted Bundy? She's been staring into space, coming to the terrible realisation that maybe her parents were right... 'Sharp show' 'audacious' (Evening Standard)
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'Home Truths'
A lot has happened in Kiri's life in the last few years - she moved back to Anglesey and got some rescue chickens. You can expect jokes about skinny jeans, learning Welsh and white supremacy -something for everyone. 'Making powerhouse stand-up from the thorniest of subjects' **** (Guardian)
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'Re-Enchantment'
The triple Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee, underdog Fringe hero and delirious new mother (the first person to have two babies) returns with a show about the changes wrought by time, passion, moving to Scotland, and loving the world under -let's face it - difficult circumstances. 'Rowdy, brilliant, sweary, beautiful, funny' **** (Chortle)
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'Bombe Shuffleur'
Climate change. Mass unemployment. Economic pandemics. The rise of global fascism. So, what the f*ck could this man possibly say to upset you? Welcome to the world of the Bombe Shuffleur. Fresh from a UK tour, buckle up for this unmissable hour of stand-up. 'Arguably the most accomplished act in the comedy section of your Fringe brochure' (Scotsman)
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'One Word: Wow'
If it isn't our old internet friend, Dr Giggles. Tour-fresh and still yakking away. Sit down and Lou will tell you about the time she gave this horse a boner. She'll bring her skates, you bring your wallet and we'll take some piccies. Is this show the real vaccine? Taskmaster winner and co-host of Dave's Unforgivable. 'A comedian who leaves you wanting more' **** (Times)
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'WIP'
Following her Netflix special, The Twist...? She's Gorgeous, the Edinburgh Comedy Award-winner returns to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival to work on a brand-new comedy cabaret show. The Guardian's Top Comedy Show of 2019. 'Cohen is a star in the making' **** (Telegraph)
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'Can I Just Show You What I've Got?'
Angelos is here, standing in front of people for seven days. Come and see him talk and prepare his speech for the UN. Think Little Britain meets Vic & Bob, then lower your expectations and get on board. 'Commands the stage' (British Comedy Guide)
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'Huge Davies and Janine Harouni Do New Jokes (WIP)'
Janine filmed an Amazon Prime special. What's next for these two Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominees? A free work in progress, of course. 'Unstoppably entertaining' ***** (Times) 'A masterclass of comedy' (Chortle) 'Clearly going places' (Guardian)
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'Varnishing Days (WIP)'
'If you're explaining, you're losing' (Ronald Reagan). This is a work-in-progress show from double Edinburgh Comedy Award winner, John Kearns. 'Kearns goes to places stand-up rarely goes' ***** (Evening Standard)
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'Just Friends'
Star of Mock the Week, QI, Late Night Mash & Edinburgh's Best Newcomer nominee, Olga Koch brings you the rollercoaster romcom you aren't tall enough to ride. 'Uproarious, gleefully obscene' (Guardian)
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'King Rodolfo'
There's anarchy in the monarchy as renowned swordsman and dumb hussy, Don Rodolfo, has risen from humble peasant to the highest seat in the land. Won Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards. 'Joyous, ridiculous romp' ***** (Chortle)
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'Work in Progress/Progress in Work'
A heady mix of ropey material and competent crowd work from one of the greats. 'A masterclass in tempo, tone and character' **** (Guardian) 'On stage he's in absolute command of what he's doing' (Chortle)
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'All Killa No Filla Live'
Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Rachel Fairburn bring their smash-hit true crime podcast to the Edinburgh Fringe. So come along and watch as they overdress, overshare and over swear and if they remember, talk about true crime.
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'One-Woman Show'
The Guardian's #1 Comedy Show of 2021 comes to the Fringe for a limited run. A bold, irreverent, raw, moving and triumphant celebration of adjectives, this blurb will nail down nothing. ***** (Evening Standard) ***** (Time Out)
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'Don't Happy Be Worry'
Hot piece of ass, Barry, rises from the ashes of the pandemic to heal your soul like a hearty dose of medicinal magic mushrooms. Cry from laughing, laugh from crying, forget that we're dying. As seen as Jack in Mae Martin's Feel Good. **** (Sunday Times)
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'Stretch & Think'
Justin is back: still funny, yet middle-aged. A brand-new show that may contain: yoga, getting older, Madonna, The Menopause, Captain Tom, nursery graduation, ruining a sexual position, Stig lookalikes and shop-door etiquette. And he's got a new suit. Come, it'll be fun. 'Faultless' (Chortle)
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'Just Being Funny'
Thanyia Moore was going to make her Edinburgh Fringe debut in 2020 with a heartfelt, emotional show that was about to rock your socks off... but then 2020 happened. Now, she'd rather just be funny. Funny Women Award Winner. 'Instantly engaging comic' (Guardian)
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'Abby Wambaugh and Bronwyn Sweeney'
Funny Women finalist and runner-up share the hour in this split bill. Bronwyn endeavours to be unforgettable and unskippable, unlike the advertising she creates in her day job (everyone's favourite thing to hate). 'Expect a set packed with natural charisma and full of gags' (Chortle)
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'Wasp in a Cardigan'
One-time Riot grrrl, witch, illustrator, Joanna and her volatile alter egos explore life and love. Punchlines include fry-up, arsehole and Xmal Deutschland. Nominee for Best Newcomer at Edinburgh Comedy Awards.'One of the most naturally funny stand-ups around' (Stage).
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'Anthem'
Fresh from his celebrated debut on Live at the Apollo, Tom Ward returns with a brand-new construction of offbeat observations and top-notch whimsical detours. His favourite themes are all here: love, the 90s, living in a house... 'A genuinely exciting talent' ***** (Herald)
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'Femcel'
Noun: A female incel. A woman who can't get a relationship. Fresh from appearances on Frankie Boyle's New World Order (BBC2) and Comedians Giving Lectures (Dave). Expect an hour of boldly offensive and immaculately crafted jokes. 'If you think Frankie Boyle's too soft, Ehler... could be the comic for you' (Chortle)
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'Small Deaths'
One of Britain's most exciting female voices brings you a blisteringly funny new show that's got it all: Patrick Swayze! It answers burning questions like, how did one find a wife in ancient Babylon? And reveals how a minor medical issue could result in heartbreak and an encounter with a witch. 'Instantly likeable' (Scotsman)
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'Austentatious'
After sell-out national tours and a West End run, Austentatious returns to the Fringe for its ninth glorious year! Every single day, an all-star cast improvise a new Jane Austen novel based entirely on a single suggestion from the audience. 'Sheer, unbridled silliness' (Evening Standard)
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'GRL/LATNX/DEF'
Lara's a small, Latin American girl (woman?) who won the Funny Women 2021 (right, "woman") Stage Award and is now doing her first hour about what it's like to be Latin and deaf and a girl who's now a woman at the same time. If you read this and you don't come, what's that say about you? Huh? You hate disabled people?
'One word for Lara Ricote: Wow' **** (Chortle)
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'Set Menu (The Best of George Egg)'
George cooks food while making you laugh. In recent years he's toured three shows and cooked over a thousand dishes, all in front of an audience, none with a kitchen. This is the best bits. Three meals, cooked live and you even get a taste at the end. Seen on Steph's Packed Lunch. 'A culinary Bill Bailey' (Scotsman). 'A hilarious show with surprisingly good food' (Times)
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'It Is What It Is'
Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominee, Lauren, is back with a brand-new show. She is reluctant to say what it is about because if the last year has taught her anything, it's that life can change fast... it is what it is. Let's just say, sometimes you need to fall apart to rebuild into exactly who you are meant to be. 'A breath of feisty, fresh air' ***** (Herald)
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'Thom Tuck and Tim FitzHigham: Macbeth'
416 years ago, Macbeth was first performed. 2022 sees the definitive production by multi award-winner, Thom Tuck and Tim FitzHigham. With a script by Shakespeare and a different guest director daily. Two actors are, arguably, not enough actors. 'Thoroughly enjoyable comedy' (Skinny)
Thoroughly enjoyable comedy' (Skinny)
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'I'll Make Laugh to You (Like You Want Me To)'
Fresh from a 2022 Netflix special, Schalk Bezuidenhout, is back with love in his heart and jokes in his pocket. Many say that this brand-new show is like Rome and Juliet, except it's not at all and is from South Africa. 'His joke-telling is superb' (Chortle)
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'Irresponsabelle'
British-Lebanese comedian, Isabelle Farah, returns with her debut stand-up hour about (not) growing up, terrible decisions and desperately failing to be a responsible adult. An ode to every irresponsible choice she's ever made. As heard on BBC Woman's Hour. 'Spellbinding' **** (Chortle)
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'My Seven Wonders'
The host of Whose Line is it Anyway? and Loose Ends returns to Edinburgh with a live version of his hit new podcast format in which he invites different guests daily to choose their own personal wonders of the world. 'A complete delight' **** (Telegraph) 'Assured and entertaining' (Times)
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'Spectacular Industry Showcase'
After touring the world five times with Zach and Viggo, international bad boy, Zach Zucker, returns to Edinburgh with a brand new show! Winner: Comedian's Comedian Award, Chortle Awards (2020) 'Impossible not to become a super fan' (Broadway Baby)
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'The Twist...? She's Gorgeous'
The twist...? She's back. Join New York sensation, Catherine Cohen, as she brings back her 2019 Edinburgh Comedy Award-winning show turned Netflix special for one final show. 'Wickedly funny songs' **** (Guardian) 'Multi-talented multi-hyphenate' (Chortle)
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'Love, Loss and Chianti'
Robert Bathurst stars in this heart-breaking and hilarious double-bill of love and loss. Intertwined with animation, Christopher Reid's poetry is brought to life in this critically-acclaimed production. 'As exquisite as a jewel box' **** (Times). 'Exceptionally written and perfectly cast' ***** (Broadway World)
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'Comedy Sassafras'
A sassy-ass show hosted by Richard and Greta: risqué alter egos of multi award-winning, Fringe favourites, Shenoah Allen and Nina Conti. These gorgeous characters welcome you into their delightfully filthy yet cosy world and introduce an array of very special guests each night. 'Fringe darlings' (Independent)
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'My 75 Years at the Edinburgh Fringe'
Arthur Smith's love letter to the playground of the imagination that is the Edinburgh Fringe on its 75th birthday. Recalling some of the triumphs, disasters, love affairs and arrests of his many Augusts in Auld Reekie. This is Arthur's last-ever Edinburgh show so you had better be there. **** (Arts Desk)
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