Comedy Crowders @ Edinburgh
We’re chuffed to see so many Comedy Crowders strutting their stuff at Edinburgh this year. Here’s the lowdown on where and when you can find 15 of them, including 3 Chorts winners:
The Grouchy Club – John Fleming and Kate Copstick
John Fleming and Kate Copstick gossip to the comedy industry people in the audience. We’re open for anything – slander, VERY BRIEF excerpts from shows, moans, complaints, recommendations, dubious sexual anecdotes… anything that comes up.
Free to enter. Free to leave. No bucket. Free speech too.
When – Aug 14-27 14:15 – 15:15
Where – The Counting House Lounge
Aaron Twitchen – Curtain Twitchen
Aerial-circus-stand-up fusion show. Mixing relatable stories of friendship, love and wine with jaw-dropping stunts on the aerial silks into a gossipy cabaret explosion, Aaron Twitchen takes comedy to highs you’ve never seen before… literally. As featured on BBC Radio 4 and tour support for Luisa Omeilan. An innovative new approach: intimate circus, led by stand-up comedy to a power-pop soundtrack.
‘Seriously talented. Hilarious, warm, energetic and capable of busting some awesome moves, Twitchen is a quadruple threat’ (Skinny). ‘Positive, fun, feel-good… best free fringe show I’ve seen’ (Scotsgay).
When – Aug 6-14, 16-28. 18:50
Where – C Venues, C south (Venue 58)
Ben Clover – Inheritance
What do you do when a friend asks you to marry his mum to get out of inheritance tax? A new stand-up show from award-winning comic Ben Clover on what we get from our parents and what we pass on.
‘A delight’ (Steve Bennett, Chortle.co.uk). ‘Comedy gold’ (Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard). ’Impressive’ (LondonIsFunny.com).
When – Aug 7, 10-11, 14, 17-18, 21, 24-25
Where – Laughing Horse @ The Free Sisters
Mark Harvey Levine – Big Bite Size Breakfast Show
Three funny, thought-provoking menus of bite-size plays. Fresh coffee/tea, croissants and strawberries. Great UK/international writers. The perfect way to start your day – stimulating, refreshing and engaging.
Mark has 2 Comedy plays showing at the Big Bite Size Breakfast Show. The shows are ‘Wishes’ and ‘Scripted’ on menus 1 and 2.
When – Aug 2-28 10:30am
Where – Queen Dome – Pleasance Dome
Edy Hurst: Theme Show
Award-winning comedian Edy Hurst presents a debut work of comic ingenuity and imagination, plundering against forces far beyond his reach to create the world’s greatest theme park. Expect rides (homemade), fireworks (homemade) and more (homemade) in the world’s first (only) theme park show!
‘A manic ball of comedy energy’ (Gigglebeats.co.uk). ‘A joyous comic to behold’ (ManchesterWire.co.uk). ‘A real gem’ (York Press).
When – Aug 20-27 11:00am
Where – Just the Tonic at The Tron
Joby Mageean and Edy Hurst – Dead Nice Boys
Edy Hurst and Joby Mageean are great friends and great comedians. This year they’re putting both to the test by sharing an hour at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Joby Mageean is Leicester Square Act of the Year and Chortle’s Comedian to Watch 2017. ‘Actual proper gags… and charisma to spare. He should go far’ (Chortle.co.uk). ‘Hilarious gags and brilliantly written songs’ (ThreeWeeks).
Edy Hurst is winner of Tickled Pig and has appeared on BBC Radio Lancashire. ‘A manic ball of comedy energy’ (Gigglebeats.co.uk). ‘Joyous comic to behold’ (ManchesterWire.co.uk).
When – Aug 21-25 12:00
Where – Laughing Horse @ Southside Social
Emma Lundegaard – The Prophetic Visions of Bethany Lewis
Did you know your neighbour’s mum’s got chlamydia? Bethany Lewis, TV psychic extraordinaire, said so. Beth’s enjoying her fame – but the spirits have got other plans. Big plans. Beth starts to get visions of dark government secrets, making her a threat to the men in power. Ssspssshhwhh… Oh, hear that? The Pope’s an escort. An adult comedy with puppets, from the creators of the 2015 hit The Ascension of Mrs Leech.
When – Aug 3-27 22:50
Where – Underbelly, Cowgate
Jeanette Bird-Bradley – Context, People!
Waste hours online amazed by ridiculous niche products? Seek creative ways to get revenge on those you love? Value the work of questionable action heroes? After selling out at Nottingham Comedy Festival, Jeanette Bird-Bradley is here to share your shame, doubt your choices and put things into perspective!
When – Aug 5-14 16:45
Where – Bourbon Bar, Room 2
Katy Schutte – Schutte the Unromantic
A comic solo show written & performed by Katy Schutte (Happily Never After/Knightmare Live/Who Ya Gonna Call?). Katy is not a romantic. This is the story of her trying to find love despite freezing up at chocolates, serenades and thoughtful surprises. For the record, Katy is perfectly happy to put Baby in a corner.
Praise for Katy’s previous work: ‘Hilarious’ (Colin Mochrie). ‘Bloomin’ marvellous’ (David Schneider). ‘Brilliant!’ (Matthew Holness). ***** (ThreeWeeks for Who Ya Gonna Call?). **** (Breaking-the-Fourth-Wall.com for Happily Never After). ***** (Edinburgh-Reviews.co.uk for Knightmare Live).
When – Aug 6-14
Where – Laughing Horse @ The Counting House
Next Best Thing – How to be Good at Everything
Being a millennial in the modern world is hard. But best friends Jay and Katie have all the answers. Luckily, they’re willing to share their wisdom with you. Over a riotous hour of absurd, grotesque and boldly original sketch comedy, these two idiots will make you good at everything. No refunds.
‘Surreal’ ***** (FemaleArts.com). ‘Frighteningly unhinged and consistently well-observed’ (BroadwayBaby.com). Written by Next Best Thing and Chris Gau. Directed by Chris Gau (creator of Borderline, Channel 5).
When – Aug 6-14, 16-28 16:45
Where – Pleasance Courtyard
Ships – Dr Audrey’s Fatal Mistake
Ever made a huge mistake? Audrey did! Having realised her childhood ambition to be a doctor, Audrey makes a fatal error… quite literally. Stripped of her pride (and medical license), she is plunged into a search for a new identity, a new life purpose. Michelle Fahrenheim, ‘tremendously charismatic’ (Stage), and Cathy Young, ‘outstanding’ (Independent), combine their talents for the first time in this tale. Why do Panda’s dance? And why is my bread warm?! Will these seemingly unrelated questions ever be answered? Join ships to find out as they make their fringe debut in this whimsical journey of self-discovery.
When – Aug 6-13, 15-20, 22-26 14:10
Where – Southsider
Simon Jablonski – Generation Hummus
Brilliantly observed jokes and odd stories from a feral comedy mind. Simon Jablonski launches a probing needle into the eye of Generation Hummus – grab a bread stick and dip into his bland new world.
When – Aug 6-11, 13-19
Where – Laughing Horse @ The Newsroom (6-11, 11:05) & Laughing Horse @ Southside Social (13-19, 12:00)
Steve Hili – Burning Love to the Ground. (And, Lasagne)
Steve Hili – with ‘the energy of a dog that needs to be taken out’ (VICE) – takes on the notion of romantic vomit-inducing love and batters it into submission through ridiculous adventures, a bit of ropey science and a real-life page three girl. Afterwards, he gives you free lasagne! A show described as ‘perfect’ (ArtsAwardsVoice.com).
When – Aug 6-27
Where – Nightcap (Venue 383)
Wisebowm – The Struggle is Real
Wisebowm presents the world’s first urban poetry musical. Chronicling his heroic struggles with addiction (to gluten), his attempts to win the heart of middle class beauty Samantha and how mindfulness came to his rescue. Performed by character comedian Steve Whiteley and directed by Chris Head.
‘This is a warm, funny and relevant urban yarn, with a big, baseball-cap-wearing, rhyme-spitting heart’ **** (FringeGuru.com). ‘Impeccably original. Had the audience in stitches’ (LondonTheatreDirect.com)
When – Aug 6-19, 21-27. 13:45
Where – Opium (Venue 96)
Apocalypse Live With Professor Jack Darcy
It was the Brexit of times, it was the Donald Trump of times, welcome to Apocalypse Live.
Musical comedy from the star of The BBC New Comedy Show (nominated for The Best Radio Sketch Show Award in The British Comedy Guide 2016).
When – Aug 12-27. 21:45
Where – Banshee Labyrinth Cinema Room
