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In Fat, Femme and Crippled, Alex drives their mobility scooter on the intersection between disability and queer culture. Using their experience as a non-verbal queer person to educate, captivate, but most of all titillate their audiences as they demonstrate that disabled people are just as filthy and capable of making the same bad life choices as everyone else. This performance is not one to miss. Expect to leave feeling both delighted and disgusted all at once.
In Fat, Femme and Crippled, Alex drives their mobility scooter on the intersection between disability and queer culture. Using their experience as a non-verbal queer person to educate, captivate, but most of all titillate their audiences as they demonstrate that disabled people are just as filthy and capable of making the same bad life choices as everyone else. This performance is not one to miss. Expect to leave feeling both delighted and disgusted all at once.
In her debut show, Thenjiwe, the Queen of deadpan, discusses how the world has collectively misremembered facts and events that have led to Africa being in the state that it's in. The former lawyer shares her experiences of adjusting to life in a new country and how she copes as an African mother living in the UK. Coming from a country with 11 official languages, she finds English the most confusing. How can a nation that prides itself on being one of the most powerful only speak one language?
A hilarious and life-affirming story about how one free session with a life coach and a death threat changed Matt Price's perspective on everything. The death threat wasn't from the life coach as that would be bad for business. But it was caught on CCTV. In this journey, Matt tells you why he's happy to have finally walked away from his obsession with crime and he will make you laugh a lot as he does it. 'Extraordinary' **** (Chortle.co.uk). 'Fearlessly funny' **** (Scotsman). 'Absolutely hilarious' ***** (BroadwayBaby.com).
Sachin's much-anticipated debut hour recounts how his outlandish lies – including pretending to own a mansion and attempts to pass himself off as six feet tall – got him all the way to a coveted BBC One prime-time TV slot, but also nearly led to him being marooned on a desert island. Runner-up: Best Show in Nottingham Comedy Festival's Late Stage Award; Finalist: Manford's New Act of the Year; Finalist: Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian of the year; BBC New Comedy Award Shortlist; Comedy Writer for the Labour Party's 2017 General Election Campaign.
In her debut show, Thenjiwe, the Queen of deadpan, discusses how the world has collectively misremembered facts and events that have led to Africa being in the state that it's in. The former lawyer shares her experiences of adjusting to life in a new country and how she copes as an African mother living in the UK. Coming from a country with 11 official languages, she finds English the most confusing. How can a nation that prides itself on being one of the most powerful only speak one language?
jD Shapiro is the writer of Robin Hood: Men in Tights. In his new Edinburgh show he tells his story from life in Hell's Kitchen to making it in Hollywood, interspersed with his stand-up in which he covers religion, marketing, and why he believes wokeism is dangerous. An empowering and uplifting show by '...the Ironman of Comedy' (Stan Lee) and 'the most amazing comedy mind I have ever had the pleasure of working with' (Mel Brooks).
Dementia isn't a laughing matter, but neither is the loss of both your parents during the pandemic and the tricky birth of your first child. And yet, somehow, that's what Steve N Allen has to play with and discusses in this show. Caring for someone with Alzheimer's has its funny moments, which some people feel bad talking about... But it's important to highlight that there are many lighter moments against the darkness.Dementia isn't a laughing matter, but neither is the loss of both your parents during the pandemic and the tricky birth of your first child. And yet, somehow, that's what Steve N Allen has to play with and discusses in this show. Caring for someone with Alzheimer's has its funny moments, which some people feel bad talking about... But it's important to highlight that there are many lighter moments against the darkness.
'Don't joke about that!' Gabby's agent hissed down the phone. In a world where everyone is getting cancelled, Gabby must learn to do what she's told but has always had a problem with being muzzled. Throughout this hilarious, twisted and uncomfortable tale, you can expect Gabby to deliver outstanding multi-character comedy and speak uncomfortable truths that others dare not say. In the show you'll meet Shocking Diseases, Unreliable Contraceptives and Depressed Apps amongst many other exciting edgy characters. Come and see Gabby and her agent battle it out over what makes the final cut.
Total sell-out show 2005-2022 returns with a brand-new line-up. Lyle Barke: 'Very likeable, sardonic, and with enough great lines to make other comics jealous' (Rhys James). Aideen McQueen: Hilarious and talented Irish comedian known for sharp wit and relatable humor. Aideen's infectious laughter and natural stage presence make her a joy to watch. Josh James: A proper Essex geezer and one of the UK's most exciting breakout comedy names. With sharp punchlines packed full of both warmth and edge, his charisma has garnered him a seriously impressive reputation.
Total sell-out show 2005-2022 returns with a brand-new line-up. Lyle Barke: 'Very likeable, sardonic, and with enough great lines to make other comics jealous' (Rhys James). Aideen McQueen: Hilarious and talented Irish comedian known for sharp wit and relatable humor. Aideen's infectious laughter and natural stage presence make her a joy to watch. Josh James: A proper Essex geezer and one of the UK's most exciting breakout comedy names. With sharp punchlines packed full of both warmth and edge, his charisma has garnered him a seriously impressive reputation.
Time. Money. War. Madness. Death. It's all pretty funny when you think about it. Canadian comedian Dylan Rhymer presents a stand-up comedy show inspired by Pink Floyd's masterpiece, The Dark Side of the Moon. But funny. 'Who knew Canadians could be so funny?' (Guardian). 'A very entertaining comic with more to say than most. Rhymer has the ability to take a controversial topic and make it funny, even silly, and say something relevant' (SeriousComedy, Canada).
Time. Money. War. Madness. Death. It's all pretty funny when you think about it. Canadian comedian Dylan Rhymer presents a stand-up comedy show inspired by Pink Floyd's masterpiece, The Dark Side of the Moon. But funny. 'Who knew Canadians could be so funny?' (Guardian). 'A very entertaining comic with more to say than most. Rhymer has the ability to take a controversial topic and make it funny, even silly, and say something relevant' (SeriousComedy, Canada).
Time. Money. War. Madness. Death. It's all pretty funny when you think about it. Canadian comedian Dylan Rhymer presents a stand-up comedy show inspired by Pink Floyd's masterpiece, The Dark Side of the Moon. But funny. 'Who knew Canadians could be so funny?' (Guardian). 'A very entertaining comic with more to say than most. Rhymer has the ability to take a controversial topic and make it funny, even silly, and say something relevant' (SeriousComedy, Canada).
Time. Money. War. Madness. Death. It's all pretty funny when you think about it. Canadian comedian Dylan Rhymer presents a stand-up comedy show inspired by Pink Floyd's masterpiece, The Dark Side of the Moon. But funny. 'Who knew Canadians could be so funny?' (Guardian). 'A very entertaining comic with more to say than most. Rhymer has the ability to take a controversial topic and make it funny, even silly, and say something relevant' (SeriousComedy, Canada).
Enter the dragon! Or maybe don't. At least ask first. Made in Coventry. Seven-time Edinburgh Fringe veteran, seen on Never Mind the Buzzcocks and Booze Britain. 'If you're a TV executive… see her now' (Skinny). 'Superb!' (Nodding Dog Comedy). Stella’s becoming a dragon. She breathes fire and has scales under her feet. Bathroom scales… She flies down the motorway and screeches at middle-lane drivers. She’s from a long line of dragons. Therapy surely helped, right? Did she find a brave dragon tamer? A seven-time Fringe veteran, she's always gold. The funniest half-Sri Lankan gal from Coventry.
The comedy panel show for goblins 'n' geeks. Imagine Dungeons & Dragons. But funny. Imagine Game of Thrones but without the nudity. Or budget. The mainstream comedy panel show, with top comedian guests, is back from a live tour of New York and LA. Their TV pilot was recently filmed in LA but you can catch the show live in Edinburgh. Performing for three dates only. Do not miss out.