Saturday 06 August 2011
12:00pm Pint of Poetry [Spoken Word] Royal Oak
Fancy an hour of spoken word entertainment? Then Pint of Poetry has just the fix you need! Following our fantastic trip to Edinburgh last year, we figured it’d be rude not to make the effort again. Come and join Peterborough’s finest performers in this year’s quick-fire poetry extravaganza.
12:05pm Cold Chicken [Comedy] Voodoo Rooms — Speakeasy
Muscle twitches. Pain. No money. Tourist visa/no medical care/no ticket home. Vowed to stay in my East End room ‘til I was well. How do you cure a breakdown with naught but your already-compromised inner strength? Not cold turkey. More like... Cold Chicken. (‘Dazzling work’ - Time Out)
12:05pm Rom Com Con [Comedy] Medina
Have you ever watched a romantic comedy and wondered, “Could that actually happen in real life”? Lizzy Mace and Juliette Burton have... And they've decided to find out! Join them as they take the rom-coms for a road test in this light-hearted look at love on the silver screen. www.romcomcon.com
12:10pm Carl Sagan is my God, oh and Richard Feynman Too [Science/Rationalism] Canons' Gait
Robin Ince, host of Radio 4's Sony Gold award winning ‘Infinite Monkey Cage’ returns with an all new lunchtime science show packed with special guests from the world of science and comedy. A celebration of the universe and the things that lie within it.
12:20pm Ester & Son [Comedy] Voodoo Rooms — Space 3
Father and son double-act Barry and Clive Ester have decided to travel the country in order to reveal the secrets of true happiness. With their help you'll learn how to turn that frown upside down, make that pout inside out and take that grimace and... stop... grimacing.
12:30pm Wet Paint - A Magic Show [Magic] Voodoo Rooms — Ballroom
Magic Designers Ben Hart and Neil Kelso present previously unseen illusions from their notebooks. They put the audience in a bottle, find sand in their shoes and unravel the mysteries of the cutlery drawer. You'll never look needles in the eye again. No object is safe from their wandering minds...
12:30pm Don't Forget Us [Spoken Word] Banshee Labyrinth — BH
While travelling in different countries, living and working with refugees, using theatre reportage to tell the true stories of those living through war, oppression and poverty, there came a request: “Don’t forget us...” Songs from Kurdistan, Baghdad, Palestine and Argentina, introduced by short true stories about the people I met…
12:30pm Steph Lane and Other Roadkill: Comedy Showcase [Comedy] Bannermans
Strap in and prepare for 3 of the hottest new acts on the circuit to join force in an hour of top quality stand up. Fresh from life on the road: Steph Lane, Guy Manners, Kelly Kingham plus friends. So good you'll want to reverse back for another go!
12:55pm Devlin and Pulsford are Spitting Dummies [Comedy] Southsider
Elaine is tired. Richard is emotional. Between them they have six kids under five years old. Whom they blame for all life's problems, which is, frankly, childish of them. But that's funnier than pretending that parenting is fulfilling. www.mirthofforth.co.ukfreefringedummies
1:00pm The Translator's Dilemma [Theatre] Princes Mall Space 13
Ottavia is covering a translation class for a friend. Can she give a lecture on asbestos without revealing her own deadly secrets? Inspired by real life events, this play explores the fallout of a killer mineral and its effect on a young woman’s life. Performed in Italian and English by two actors and one overhead projector. Written by Jessica Phillippi.
1:00pm The Gherkin Fantasies [Comedy] Ciao Roma
A close shave from comedy duo Wilkinson Ford. Jim and Jerry, Hull's biggest selling hamburger vendors, fry it out for the best meat crown in town, but that’s not the only ‘game’ they’re playing. Sketches, videos and talking vegetables stitch the piece together until the greasy end.
1:00pm Proper Night [Theatre] Princes Mall Space L8
A group of young people meet. They're up for it and a wee bit scared. They don't all know each other but that's ok. They just want a proper night. Dancing, partying and getting wrecked. Wicked. Everyone's invited…
1:00pm Pint of Poetry [Spoken Word] Royal Oak
Fancy an hour of spoken word entertainment? Then Pint of Poetry has just the fix you need! Following our fantastic trip to Edinburgh last year, we figured it’d be rude not to make the effort again. Come and join Peterborough’s finest performers in this year’s quick-fire poetry extravaganza.
1:00pm PBH's Free Fringe Open Mic [Events] The Blind Poet
The stage in the famous Blind Poet is open. Anything can happen. Lots of things probably won't: do not expect juggling elephants in either sense. More likely to find comedians, musicians, magicians and cabarettists trying new stuff or just playing for the hell of it. Not just an open mic: a Free Fringe open mic.
1:10pm Under Construction [Comedy] Banshee Labyrinth — Cinema
Under Construction contains two brilliant shows from 2012, unfortunately it’s 2011. It is ahead of its time. One hour, two shows from very good comics who are trying their entertaining, funny, slightly underwritten stand up comedy for FREE (under construction, get it?) For overwritten comedy see, Warning: May contain jokes.
1:15pm Chris T-T Sings A.A. Milne [Music] Ryan's Cellar Bar
The acclaimed underground punk/folk singer performs his new musical versions of Milne's 1920s children’s poems. Suitable for all ages. ('He draws the poison and heals the wounds, simply by singing from his heart.' – Brad Barrett, Artrocker) ('Outstanding, indispensable genius. T-T is a modern-day Blake.' – Sunday Times)
1:15pm Devil's Advocate [Comedy] Buffs Club
The comedy panel show is back for a second series - featuring comedians and occasional scientists, Devils Advocate is a game-show aimed at scientists, sceptics, geeks and nerds! Get your geek on and come play Devil’s Advocate! Guests will include Matt Parker, Steve Mould, Rick Molland and more...
1:15pm Four Sad Faces - Suddenly [Comedy] Canons' Gait
A deceptively upbeat bushel of sketches. BBC's Four Sad Faces have been judged ‘mature, robust and polished’ (The Scotsman) and worthy of four stars (Three Weeks). Get your own damn opinion, at no cost to you!
1:20pm Meditation Ruined My Life [Comedy] Medina
In 2001, Sam Brady gave up his home, his career and all his possessions to train for ordination as a Buddhist monk. But even “the simple life” can develop complications. Winning show - Forever Manchester Award 2011. “Completely enraptured” (5 stars) Large Manchester. “a must see and a triumph” manchestersfinest.com
1:20pm Comic Of Duty [Comedy] Belushi's
The only thing worse than a stand-up comedian who takes himself too seriously is a comedian who doesn’t take stand-up seriously enough. This comedy is not for babysitting drunk people. These routines are hardcore, satirical, socio-political shots of filthy intelligence. See you there. (‘pure stand-up comedy gold’ - Melbourne Arts Hub)
1:30pm Meet the Oxford Revue [Comedy] Rabbie Burns
Join the world-famous Oxford Revue, the group whose past members include Michael Palin, Armando Iannucci and Stewart Lee, for a power-hour of sketches, stand-up, and special guests. Don’t miss your chance to see the up-and-coming new faces of comedy for free! ('The country's brightest young comic talents' - The Times)
1:30pm Beckett and Smith [Comedy] Whistlebinkies
Rob Beckett (Adelaide Best Newcomer Nominee 2011) and Ian Smith (BBC2’s ‘Popatron’), are two of the circuit’s fastest rising young comedians. Here, the award-winning comics present a double-bill of stand-up, for free! (‘Fantastically funny’ - The Times), (‘Wonderful material’ - Chortle) (**** - Three Weeks, British Comedy Guide, Hairline)
1:30pm Gagtanamo Bay [Comedy] Royal Mile Tavern
Semi-professional comedian and Edinburgh Fringe stalwart Duncan Hargreaves returns to the festival for his second year. He'll be joined daily by the satire legend Oliver Potatoes and stand-up newcomer Ipswich Brunel (well, assuming they're not late!)
1:30pm Sophie Alderson Is Running For President [Comedy] Voodoo Rooms — Space 3
From Bunga Bunga to Kim Jong Il's built up shoes, join Sophie's unorthodox focus group to find out what makes a great world leader and whether her campaign song's up to scratch.
1:40pm The Howling Trinity. The God, The Dead and The Other Pretty Vacant. [Spoken Word] Banshee Labyrinth — BH
The Howling Trinity is an unholy astonishing performance with voices, videos and music by 2 beardy internationally renowned spoken word artists: the God (Sergio Garau), the Dead (Daan Doesborgh) and the Other-Pretty-Vacant, a VIP friend like Saul Williams (Ana Reis, Harry Giles, Ellen Deckwitz...) who will join their onstage party.
1:45pm Monkey Poet's Welcome to Afghanistan! [Theatre] Sin Club and Lounge — Back
It’s 1839. Last year’s Hit show returns, History repeats itself again! (‘Wicked barrages of humour and deadly historical accuracy.’ - The Stage; A Stage Must-See Show, Edinburgh 2010) (‘A sweeping war epic. Plenty of laughs.’ - Theatre Guide London) (‘Comic and disturbing.’ - Nuvo Magazine, Indianapolis)
1:45pm Jollyboat [Comedy] Voodoo Rooms — Ballroom
2011 Musical Comedy Award-winners Jollyboat bring you a rockstar-ninja free show. (‘Jollyboat is a buried treasure’ - Fringe Guru) (‘Witty lyricism to the extreme’ - ThreeWeeks, MCA Showcase) (‘Timing spot on … heartily recommended’ - British Comedy Guide). 2011 Winners of the Laughterhouse and Rawhide Raw New Act Competitions.
1:45pm Gadd, Kirk and Winning: Well, This is Awkward [Comedy] Bannermans
Scotland’s best new alternative comedians present an hour of awkward stand-up comedy: Richard Gadd (winner, Laughing Penguin New Act 2010, finalist Chortle Student Comedy Awards 2011), James Kirk (winner, So You Think You’re Funny 2010) and Matt Winning (finalist, Chortle Student Comedy Awards 2010 and 2011).
1:45pm A Good Improv Show [Comedy] Sin Club and Lounge — Front
One audience suggestion, one new hour of improvised comedy each day. Presenting The Harold (Chicago style long-form) performed by a rotating line-up of top improvisers from across the Fringe, including Sara Pascoe (C4, BBC etc), Rob Broderick (Abandoman) and legendary improv tsar David Shore. It will be good.
2:00pm It's Two O'Clock Live At Two O'Clock [Comedy] Banshee Labyrinth — Music Rm
The perfect start to your Fringe afternoon, with some delightful stand up from Stuart Laws ('very funny' - New York Post), Anna Freyberg ('wittily whimsical' - Chortle) and David Hannant ('conspicuously unreviewed' - David Hannant).
2:00pm Shinoxcy presents: There's no 'I' in Shinoxcy [Comedy] Fingers Piano Bar
Come fall in love with sketch comedy trio Shinoxcy! They need your help to get Edinburgh in the midst of a world-wide plane strike. Prepare for surreal humour, excitement and insanity from this original, charming sketch group.
2:00pm The Earl and the InstruMentalist [Comedy] Dragonfly
Once upon a time the Earl of Belfast set out for County Cork. After weeks of tracking he caught a musical gypsy, leaving one choice: a two person comedy show. (‘Ireland’s brightest talents' ***** - Milkandcookiestories.com) ('Ireland's Funniest' - RTE Radio 1)
2:05pm Brice/Stephenson [Comedy] Southsider
THEY’RE BACK! After last year’s 4-star rated show (ThreeWeeks), Mark Stephenson (runner-up, Laughing Horse New Act 2011; runner-up, Leicester Square New Act 2011) and Ali Brice (Semi-Finalist Leicester Square New Act 2011 and fresh from the BBC New Comedy Award) present an hour of insightful, bizarre and hilarious stand-up.
2:10pm CULTURE BUCKET [Events] Ciao Roma
Join Mariella Darkness for live TV broadcasts of CULTURE BUCKET. UkTVarts premiere fringe-theatre discussion programme. We will be dissecting, hacking and churning up all the fringe favourites, curios and oddities for your delectation. To be in the audience, book your FREE tickets on 07946509901 or talk to a street representative.
2:15pm Do Not Take Advice From This Man - Jim Smallman and Friends [Comedy] Globe Bar Arch 2
Purveyor of idiocy (and award-winning stand-up) Jim Smallman and chums from the world of comedy will solve YOUR problems, guaranteed. Or your money back. (‘Impressive comic pickings’ - The Guardian)
2:15pm The Impenetrable Click [Comedy] Bar 50
Glasgow-based alternative sketch comedy show of doom, featuring stand-up comedians from Scotland, America and Australia. Surrealist and sharp, The Impenetrable Click invites you to be entertained and confused by their eclectic mix of sketches, video, performance and puppetry.
2:15pm Pathos, Wholesale [Theatre] Princes Mall Space L8
She was there for the introduction of the Inhuman Rights Act. Now she intends to end her life. But emotions come at a price and we’re sold out of grief. Perhaps an alternative can satisfy? Satirical comedy about subversion and anarchy, from the writer of ‘Excess Baggage’.
2:15pm Lovers Walk [Theatre] Princes Mall Space 13
A short (yet infinite) odyssey! Feast for all senses, rich in content and extravagant – just like love. Poetry fused with music, dance and mesmerizing visuals. Lovers Walk reshapes shapes and brightens colours in your love-kaleidoscope while telling you a story that you know so well, as it was your own.
2:20pm Fresh Bread presents Johnny's Favourite Show [Comedy] Banshee Labyrinth — Cinema
Johnny is missing. Join us for an absorbing hour of lively comedy with sketches, songs and stories as we try to track him down - but will we succeed? Fresh Bread: putting the 'party' back in 'search party'.
2:25pm Richard Sandling does some music and comedy as Pot Pourri and some Poetry as Spak Whitman [Comedy] Canons' Gait
Sandling presents comedy & music as he reforms his one-man band, Pot Pourri, for one last Comeback Special. All the hits guaranteed. Plus support from Hip Hop Poet sensation Spak Whitman, as seen on CH4. ("Can't not be funny" – Scotsman) ("Expect Big laughs" – Guardian) (“Joyful, Funny, Clever" – The List)
2:25pm the Free Tea and Biscuits hour [Comedy] Voodoo Rooms — Speakeasy
There’s nothing better than a lovely cup of tea and a funny chat. Join award winning stand-ups Pete Smith (West midlands comedy awards: best newcomer 2009), Paul Savage (‘A wonderful way with words’ - BBC) and Aaron Twitchen ('Certainly one to look out for' - Artshub.co.uk) for tea, biscuits, and a laugh.
2:30pm Are You Happy Now? [Theatre] Kiwi Bar
In the claustrophobia of a seemingly inescapable train station waiting room, two actors explore the imperfect relationships of four men. This challenging play is ultimately about loss, and how we can have very different ideas of what love is.
2:30pm Peeling PVA Stands Up [Comedy] Base
Peeling PVA showcases some of Edinburgh's hottest stand-up contenders including John Rushton, Stuart Young, Liam McDonnell and a special guest every day. With plenty of variety, you're bound to find something that tickles you. (‘Sap up this young talent before it's old and expensive' ***** - Three Weeks)
2:30pm A TimeTraveller's Guide To Surviving Childhood [Comedy] Ryan's Cellar Bar
Enter a world of bouncing babies, Dalai Lama and Doctor Who. Three idiots teach us how not to grow up in this fast-paced, entertaining sketch show. Energetic and inventive, Swan-Picnic provide a laugh-a-minute romp. Don't miss the only family friendly children's show on the Free-Fringe! Ridiculous and un-educational.
2:30pm The Cheshire Liberation Front’s Political Indoctrination Rally [Comedy] Buffs Club
Join Comrades Fran and Hardman's futile quest to convince the people of Cheshire to form their own independent nation state. Features sketches on WAGs’ boutiques, crumbly cheese, why Gary Barlow won’t let me fish in his pond and the use of llamas in by-elections. Vive the Saline Revolution!
2:30pm God vs Jamie Andrew: The Supernatural Injunction [Comedy] Belushi's
If God exists, mankind should be sacked from handling his public relations; and God should be embarrassed he didn't leave the job to a more capable species, like the frog. This is the existential stand-up show God doesn't want you to see. ('Total smite' - Sodom & Gomorrah Herald)
2:35pm Catherine Semark: The Truth About Lions [Comedy] Medina
A show about expectations. Amazing revelations. No witchcraft, Plasticine or almonds. Possible misdirection. (‘Sarcastic, rapier wit’ ***** – Scotsgay) (‘Comic timing is completely and utterly perfect’ **** – ThreeWeeks) (‘Surprisingly classy’ – Chortle). Funny Women 2009 finalist.
2:40pm A Slightly Dangerous Comedy Occasion [Comedy] Royal Mile Tavern
Kick your afternoon into action with some spiffing comedy from the fastest rising villains, rogues and bounders on the scene. Presented by the devious cads Rob Wells and Ben Target. Unexpect the expected. ('one of those true Fringe experiences I will remember for the rest of my life' - The Scotsman)
2:40pm Moonshine and Trumpery [Comedy] Voodoo Rooms — Space 3
A comedy jamboree from award-winning comedian Gerry Howell. Following the death of his alter-ego, Gerry thinks he's having an identity crisis. But is he? A show about who we are, why we are here, talking animals, big breasts and the universe. (‘Wonderfully befuddled’ - Guardian) (‘Surreal rambling brilliance’ - TimeOut)
2:45pm The Edinburgh Revue Show [Comedy] Opium
The Edinburgh Revue is a student collective of stand-ups, comic actors and sketch writers from Edinburgh universities. Every Monday-Wednesday there will be a host of the best new stand-ups the city has to offer, while Thursday-Sunday sees a collection of the funniest sketches performed throughout the year.
2:45pm Improlympians [Comedy] Rabbie Burns
The Improlympians return to create more plays based entirely on audience suggestions... for free! (‘Three quick, funny men ...well worth a watch’ - ThreeWeeks, 2008) (‘They’re really good at Improv’ - ThreeWeeks, 2009); (‘More comedy should be like this’ - edinburghfestival.list.co.uk, 2010) Filmed for preservation in the Fringe Performance Archive 2010.
2:45pm 3-hander [Comedy] Whistlebinkies
Denis's unique, well-written thought-provoking routines, Asli's rebellious stand-up and Ashley's disturbed storytelling combine into the perfect hour of fearless and compelling comedy. This trio perform snippets from their shows; 'Asli and Ashley: Audacious and Angry' (21:00 The Banshee Labyrinth) and Denis Krasnov's 'Original' (18:00 Globe) also with PBH's Free Fringe.
2:50pm Poetry Hitch [Spoken Word] Banshee Labyrinth — BH
Hit the road as Catherine takes you on a hitchhiker’s guide to poetry, squatting, internet dating and N. Ireland with a few special guests hitching a ride along the way! ('Brogan is witty, wise and a great entertainer' - Lesbian & Gay editor: Timeout)
3:00pm Funny as MUCK [Comedy] Bannermans
The Merseyside Uncut Comedy Kollective introduce their fifth annual showcase. Come and see stand-up talent old and new from MUCK, joined by their handpicked friends from across the country. No two shows ever quite the same. ('Outrageously entertaining' **** - ThreeWeeks 2010)
3:00pm Sin and Mayhem [Comedy] Sin Club and Lounge — Back
Some of the best acts from the stand-up circuit performing on a daily basis, with special guest acts. The show promises to be a raucous rampage of sinful fun, and one to watch.
3:00pm Young & Strange [Magic] Sin Club and Lounge — Front
Young & Strange are a double act who combine magic and comedy. Making their Edinburgh debut, the big question is: will Young escape from a falling rack of stainless steel spikes? Or will Strange rig the spikes to ensure Young’s untimely death? Fancy an hour of illusion? No? Fair enough!
3:00pm Philosophical Investigations [Comedy] Rush
So You Think You're Funny Finalist Raph Shirley does gag-riddled stand-up with a firm grounding in formal logic. (‘His writing is unique and rather clever’ - Steve Bennett, Chortle.co.uk). (‘Hilarious’ - London Evening Standard). www.raphshirley.com
3:10pm A Kind of Surprise [Comedy] Dragonfly
What was your favourite toy? Growing up isn't easy. What did you want to be? Staying grown-up is even harder. Masud Milas and Sean Brightman, two men from opposite sides of the world, will talk. May contain jokes and surprises.
3:10pm You For Coffee [Comedy] Banshee Labyrinth — Music Rm
An hour of sweetness and light, with no hints of the misery of the outside world. Edmund Cox and Elise Harris are both such lovely people, not at all cynical and bitter, not very anyway. Usually. Hurray. BBC Three Upstaged winner, with over 5 million views on Youtube.
3:10pm Mind Games [Cabaret] Fingers Piano Bar
Depression meets Dietrich. Mania meets maracas. Cabaret meets mental health! Funny, seductive and mischievous, Mind Games presents an irreverent take on depression and bipolar disorder. From ballads to spoofs on opera, country and rap, this cabaret has surprised, thrilled and moved Australian audiences. Search ‘Jo Loth Mind Games’ on YouTube.
3:15pm Newspeak [Comedy] Southsider
Irreverent comedy sketch group Newspeak invite you into their surreal and twisted world of dark humour and sharp comedy, drawing gut-busting belly-laughs out of everything from cannibalism to student protests, from terrorist bombers to Blue Peter. Join their audience for an hour of unforgettable comedy.
3:20pm The Footlights Present... [Comedy] Ciao Roma
"The Footlights Present..." is a free comedy show where current or recent Cambridge Footlights showcase some of the best student comedy in the country. The Footlights perform stand up, sketches, songs and monologues and their alumni include Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, John Cleese, David Mitchell, Simon Bird and Richard Ayoade.
3:30pm Ben Verth: Not With That Attitude [Comedy] Banshee Labyrinth — Cinema
Smart, silly, raucous and endearing solo Fringe stand-up debut. ('Snappy and slow-burning, crude and classy' - The Skinny) ('Universally splendid' - Scotsman) ('Delivers on all fronts' - Fresh Air) ('Economical, original and charmingly perceptive' - Three Weeks) ('His comedy arsenal is fully stocked with cutting intelligence and sharp observation' - aroomwithacomedian.com)
3:30pm Slap & Giggle : Revelations [Comedy] Globe Bar Arch 2
Following their sell out 2010 show, deformed double-act Sid Wick and James Bennison are back! This time revealing their dirty little secrets and hideous criminal wrongdoings, all through the gleefully inappropriate mediums of song, surreal sketch, and trademark word play. Why? All will be revealed… (show may contain a hawk)
3:30pm Parris and Dowler: Special Delivery [Comedy] Bar 50
Hotly-tipped young comedians Rachel Parris (Hackney Empire New Act Finalist 2011) and Max Dowler (Leicester Square New Act Finalist 2010) do comedy songs, stand-up and impressions. Wry, playful, cynical... and a little bit special.
3:30pm Welcome to the Kerryman [Comedy] Princes Mall Space L8
A scummy Irish pub in the heart of Birmingham. Come meet the regulars and hear my tale of longing, but struggling to ever leave. Even though in layman’s terms it’s a play mocking my life, feel free to come long and have a good old laugh!
3:40pm Comedy Manifesto [Comedy] Voodoo Rooms — Speakeasy
Britain's top live political panel show returns for its third year. (‘There is very little for me to write here. Honestly. It really was that good. Unbelievably jealous of all those of you that can catch this show every day’ ***** - Broadway Baby) (***** - Scotsgay). Hosted by Kate Smurthwaite.
3:40pm Richard Dawkins Does Not Exist. And We Can Prove It. [Comedy] Canons' Gait
Two comedians disprove the existence of Professor Richard Dawkins using Pure Mathematics, some basic science and a number of props. In 50 minutes. Following last year's sell-out run of 'Richard Dawkins Does Not Exist…', Mark Quinn and Charlotte Young return with their highly popular show.
3:40pm Trapdoor Comedy Presents [Comedy] Belushi's
Trapdoor Comedy, one Northern England’s top comedy outfits have sent two of their most promising comedians; Tony Basnett and Red Redmond to Edinburgh to make funnies at your faces for free. Good venue, good comedy and good ol' free entry.
3:45pm Yorkshire Comedy Cabaret 3 [Comedy] Base
It's our third year and this time we've gone big! Big show, big room, big laughs - MC James Christopher presents acidic satire from stand-up Graham Lee, the pithy one-liners of Richard Scully, cheeky burlesque from Trixie Passion - plus special guests! And it’s all for nowt! Flat caps optional.
3:45pm LLAUGH with Al Cowie [Comedy] Buffs Club
Make sure you LLAUGH today! LLAUGH Comedy Club comes to Edinburgh with the best acts from across the Fringe. Every day’s a new selection of Al’s favourite comedians, from undiscovered gems to big name special guests – if you’re wondering what to see, come to LLAUGH and see it all! www.LLAUGH.com
3:45pm Ink [Theatre] Kiwi Bar
What happens when personal nightmare becomes national tragedy? Where does grief belong once it's become a headline? Ink is the debut play from comedian Laura Lexx, see the highs, lows and hallucinations of an unstable man dealing with the loss of his father in 7/7 through crosswords, cartoons and Sudoku.
3:45pm How to be a Psychic Conman [Magic] Ryan's Cellar Bar
From spoon bending, to Psychic Surgery via flying tables and contacting the dead, psychics have claimed to possess gifts beyond our understanding, but we (‘Should be at TAM’ - Skeptron Guest) know better and we’ll be exposing the Secrets of the Psychics in this interactive talk... Warning, there will be blood!
3:50pm The Big Fat Food Quiz [Comedy] Royal Mile Tavern
Like food? Like jokes? Like quizzes? Join a dangerously competitive selection of top comedians as they battle it out to be crowned Comedy’s Cuisine Connoisseur. With rounds involving fruit, Nigella Lawson cookbooks and plenty of laughs, this is a fast and silly panel show like you’ve never seen before.
3:50pm Nothing to Lose [Comedy] Medina
An afternoon comedy without boundaries sees two of the most twisted minds from London’s comedy circuit, Michael Kossew and Hannah Deasy, spin tales of their own emotional, sexual and spiritual depravity with a warmth and candour that will make you feel violated as you laugh
3:55pm Lady Cariad's Characters [Comedy] Voodoo Rooms — Space 3
Join these hilarious, affectionately drawn characters: Jacque the parkour expert, Andrew the 7-year-old stand-up, Judith the happiest cult member and others in a debut show from this acclaimed character comic. ('VERY funny. Go and see her.' - Rob Brydon)
4:00pm JIGSAW [Spoken Word] Banshee Labyrinth — BH
Tragedy. Blame. Resistance. Jigsaw asks, "What would you do if our blame culture spotlight turned on you?" Media hound an NHS nurse when a boy dies on her ward. Will she accept guilt for a contrived crime? Or, will the courage she has witnessed in hospital lift her fears? www.edinburghrachel.co.uk
4:00pm John Kearns' Dinner Party [Comedy] Whistlebinkies
I'm going to die at the end of this festival. Off to the big comedy club in the sky. Join me for dinner. Don't tell Pat. Dress smart, bring bottles. Yours expectingly, John (As heard weekly on BBC Radio 1. ('As mad as a balloon on holiday' - The Fix)
4:00pm Mary Mary Quite Contrary [Comedy] The Street
Irish comic Mary Bourke presents her caustic, contrarian's guide to life in the 21st century. If you're tired of comics in skinny jeans and check shirts doing jokes about their iPhones, then this might be the show for you. (‘one of the best female comics in the country’ - GQ)
4:00pm Marié Lake - Trophy Life [Comedy] Opium
L.A. comic/burlesque singer Marié Lake presents the ‘Trophy Life’ - stand-up, songs and really bad self-help. Taught by her Beverly Hills trophy wife persona, this show transports you to a depressing hotel meeting room. Let Marié wow you with unexpected punchlines, and songs worthy of a Disney heroine.
4:00pm Me, Myself and Iona [Comedy] Rabbie Burns
2010 Funny Women finalist and 2010 Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian of the Year semi finalist Iona Dudley-Ward returns to the Edinburgh Fringe. Presenting ‘expertly realised’ - Chortle, ‘Sharply drawn characters’ - Arthur Smith. Mixing realism with absurdity in this fast paced, one women character comedy sketch show. (**** - ThreeWeeks)
4:00pm Ten Reasons Why You Shouldn't Run For The Bus [Spoken Word] Wee Windaes
Want to avoid looking and feeling like a nobhead? One half of The Marvellous Dorians, The Paper Tiger elaborates further through the medium of poetry on why you shouldn't run for the bus. (‘Class of 2010’ - Vogue) (***** - The New Current)
4:15pm The Truth (explained in doodles!) [Comedy] Sin Club and Lounge — Back
Hello audience! Gareth Morinan (‘Courageously clever’ **** - ThreeWeeks) presents a stand-up show based around animated doodles (and guests!). Yes, it will be mind blowing. There may also be some data analysis. Plus an opportunity to win doodle posters! Splendid! Goodbye.
4:15pm Yianni in 'Things that make you go "Ooooh!" [Comedy] Sin Club and Lounge — Front
Rainbows (breathtaking “OOOOH!”), staggering coincidences (perplexed “OOOOH”), Indiana Jones 4 (disenchanted “OOOOH!”). Yianni’s yarn about verbal ejaculations and the blurtworthy things that prompt them. WARNING - Contains jokes about Scrabble, Nazis, quantum physics, drugs, philosophy, orgasms and Ashley Cole. ('Wonderfully funny' **** - Time Out) ('Sharp' **** - Chortle)
4:15pm Jingo & Butterfield's Tales of Empire/Sophie Buchan's Broadmoor Karaoke [Comedy] Voodoo Rooms — Ballroom
Ripping tales of daring adventure from Queen Victoria’s favourite gentlemen explorers, improvised before your very eyes. Dark, cerebral stand-up about the meaninglessness of being. Guess which is which.
4:15pm About time [Comedy] Rush
Fresh from performing to high praise and good reviews all over England these two Comedic Prodigies come to cause a stir up in the Highlands. Finally bringing together the street wise humour of the sensational Inel Tomlinson, with the wired ramblings of the awesome Johnny Cochrane and it’s about Time!
4:20pm Fin Taylor & Jared Hardy: With Full Orchestra [Comedy] Dragonfly
Join two of the hottest new acts to burst out of Bristol's infamous comedy scene for an hour of silliness. Fin ('a natural talent' - BroadwayBaby) and Jared (Comedy Reserve) combine uplifting stories with fearless ad-libbing to produce a symphony of hilarity. Hold on to your wives!
4:20pm Leila's Ladies [Comedy] Fingers Piano Bar
Join Leila and her Lovely Ladies for fifty fast paced minutes of character based comedy. Including Hannah, the West Country's first cycle courier/performance poet, Sexy Eastern European WAG Ivana Maria Richman, Dagenham's crappest rapper Tasha Pratt AKA Mizz Chief, and oddball autograph hunter and Strictly Come Dancing aficionado Sarah Tonin.
4:30pm Curl Up and Dye. Salon Secrets with Pam Ford [Comedy] Southsider
Comedienne Pam Ford shares with us her true stories from her days in Hairdressing. What goes on behind the scenes, what have you told your hairdresser, what has she told you? You ask for a trim and get a crop! Lots of laughs guaranteed! www.pamford.co.uk
4:30pm ALEX HYNES – Sensational acoustic singer/songwriter [Music] Whiski Rooms
Alex Hynes is an up and coming Scottish-Canadian singer-songwriter whose passionate and dynamic performances are an experience not to be missed. With his unique song writing and voice, mature beyond his years, you will enjoy this night of real, raw acoustic music.
4:35pm Pat Burtscher's Waffle House (2 special guests per show!) [Comedy] Ciao Roma
Come and join me and 2 special guests on an adventure full of stuff things and that sort, but only if you like fun and good times - no lame-o's allowed. (‘...funny, and silly, in a good way. The Fringe needs more of this!' **** - The Latest 7)
4:45pm Who is Jean? Go the Distance [Comedy] Banshee Labyrinth — Cinema
Sketches full of wit and silly in a frantic race to the podium. Previously Empire Awards 2011 shortlisted for their sixty-second film featuring Simon Pegg. (‘Bravo...I take my hat off to them’ - Edgar Wright) (‘Unadulterated genius’ - Three Weeks) (‘Witty and original’ - BroadwayBaby)
4:45pm Hormones and a Homo [Comedy] Globe Bar Arch 2
Hormones and a Homo like to tick a box. Asian Ruby brings a real Indian family to life – she’s such a character. Super gay, Stephen is also semi-ginger - he loves a stereotype and isn't afraid to use one. And American Jennifer, she's a woman on the verge - enough said!
4:45pm Great Expectations [Theatre] Princes Mall Space 13
Great Expectations is an exciting new production full of romance, scandal and suspense. This modern adaptation of Charles Dickens’s classic tale features a cast of talented young actors. The heart-breaking story will leave you on the edge of your seat. Witness the danger of passion and the tragedy of love.
4:45pm Comedy Mayhem @ Bar 50 [Comedy] Bar 50
Francis Foster & Liam McKay present a galaxy of comedic talent, featuring established names and the best up & coming acts. Every day will be different, every day will be fun.
4:45pm [Theatre] Princes Mall Space L8
Three characters invent new languages with old tape and vinyl players, puppets, microphones and their own bodies. ‘Sonata’ is a Dadaistic elegy to childhood and analogue technology inspired by Kurt Schwitters’ ‘Ursonata’, complete with sound-poems, puppet plays, mystic rhapsodies and shamanic rituals.
4:50pm Totally Ninja [Magic] Belushi's
Using arcane wizardry, pseudo science and generous lashings of awesome, David Alnwick enchants his audience and dissects their minds in order to discover the secrets of confusion. (‘his genuinely impressive illusions drew gasps of delighted astonishment from the febrile crowd’ - Fringe Guru) (‘Alnwick has a confident way’ - British Comedy Guide)
4:50pm Ten Minute Tasters [Comedy] Voodoo Rooms — Speakeasy
Can't decide what to see? Try a taste of five shows. Ten Minute Tasters is a hand-picked smorgasbord of the finest new acts from the Free Fringe and beyond. Expect award-winning stand-ups, big name sketch troupes, character comedians and more. The perfect starter dish for an evening of comedy.
4:55pm Nick Doody - Work In Progress, the Greatest Hits [Comedy] Canons' Gait
Acclaimed comic Nick Doody dips his toe into the Free Fringe for ten nights, confidently performing new material and experimentally trying out club-hardened routines. (‘...simply the best unadulterated, gimmick-free hour of pure stand-up I’ve seen so far this Fringe’ ***** - Chortle)
5:00pm Moon Horse vs The Mars Men of Jupiter [Comedy] Buffs Club
A brand new two-man science fiction rock opera from the people who brought you ‘Dinosaur Planet’, ‘Hey Hey 16K’ and ‘The Lesson Of The Smiths’ featuring gags, biting political satire, tap dancing and the secret truth about who really designed the Selfridges Building.
5:00pm 9/11 [Comedy] Royal Mile Tavern
Andrew J. Lederer was as close to the terrorist attack on the Twin Towers as Old Town is to Leith. He heard and saw nothing. The true story of 9/11 from a New Yorker who was partly, kind of, paying attention. (‘Might just be creating great art’ - Richard Herring)
5:00pm Comedy Slappers [Comedy] Kiwi Bar
South London's best free comedy night comes to Edinburgh! Poof-in-boots Mark Jeary and brothel-Madam Josephine Lacey introduce comics who've been 'putting it about' on the circuit - including New Act of the Year David Mills, Darren Walsh, Sarah Hendrickx, Jonathan Richardson, Gemma Beagley, Clare Parker and Hannah Deasy.
5:00pm The Inflatables [Comedy] Ryan's Cellar Bar
Our daredevil comics create scenes from your suggestions, giving life to your inner idiot. Anything can happen in this warm, thrilling and escapist hour, so come and Inflate your joy-levels!
5:00pm Direct Devitt [Comedy] Base
Following a sell-out show at Magners International Comedy Festival, Direct Devitt brings "Mammy" to Edinburgh. A pantomime style short play about a mother from Glasgow and her four daughters, with tales of the past and dreams of the future as Mammy hunts for the one thing her life is missing.
5:00pm Eddie Naessens: Butter People [Comedy] Dropkick Murphy's
A show about the ways we see ourselves. Another comedy gem by critically acclaimed Irish comedian Eddie Naessens. (**** - The Scotsman) ('A brilliant raconteur' - The Stage) ('Sharp, enjoyable and very funny' - Inverness Courier)
5:05pm Laugh Or Your Money Back [Comedy] Medina
Giggle your way through the afternoon with Bonnie. Best of the Fest Nominee 2011 – Wild West Festival (AUS). (‘Though relatively young, her experience is evident, as she is able to keep an audience laughing pretty much non-stop for an hour’ – Chortle, 2011)
5:05pm Tara Flynn - Big Noise [Comedy] Voodoo Rooms — Space 3
A chance to hear the comedy songs from the Big Noise album live and for FREE. FFS. Now with added funny talking. (‘Deserves to be a far bigger star than she already is...’ **** - One4Review) (‘Delightful… wonderfully twisted… had her audience in stitches.’ - ThreeWeeks) www.taraflynn.ie
5:10pm Monkey Poet's WARNING-Contains Words! [Spoken Word] Banshee Labyrinth — BH
BOOK LAUNCH. A selection from this multi award-winners first collection ‘Wildly Inappropriate Moral Stories for Children.’ (‘Breakneck delivery. Comedy with a real viewpoint, refreshing particularly as Mark Thomas isn’t here this year.’ - The Scotsman, Edinburgh 2010) (‘Brilliant. Don’t miss it’ - ThreeWeeks) www.monkeypoet.co.uk
5:15pm The people's federation of international comedians presents [Comedy] Whistlebinkies
Awesome line-ups of international comedians every day, with Wouter Meijs in the hosting seat.
5:15pm The Singles Collection [Comedy] Opium
Join highly rated stand-ups Tim Shishodia (Winner, Leicester Square New Comedian of the Year 2010, Chortle Nominee 2011) and Andy Davies (Grade 6 Tuba) as they play the hits. Two styles of comedy are presented from the platform of a raffle. The perfect way to kick start your night.
5:15pm Lewis Gray and Friend [Comedy] Rabbie Burns
Last seen as an extra in the 2005 series of Byker Grove, Lewis well-nigh returns to prominence with this, his debut Fringe show. (‘Makes Ross Noble look like he has direction’ - satisfied audience member, December 2008)
5:15pm International Gay Sampler [Cabaret] The Street
Hotly-tipped Toronto stand-up (‘One of Canada's most original and brilliant comedic voices’ - Steven Shehori, Huffington Post) Dawn Whitwell and her 'slacker-next-door-wit' hosts a colourful cabaret of gay and gay-friendly acts hand-picked from the length and breadth of The Fringe. Come sample the menu and decide who you'd like to savour! www.dawnwhitwell.com
5:30pm Fresh Faces at the Free Fringe [Comedy] Rush
Elise Harris and Danny Worthington host five or more of the newest acts in comedy. Some of these acts measure their careers in months, others a little longer. If you like your comedy in small chunks this is the show for you. Featuring stars of the future? You decide.
5:30pm We Love Comedy [Comedy] Sin Club and Lounge — Front
‘We Love Comedy’ comes back to Edinburgh. A different showcase of the best stand-up every day and entry is free! (You can donate what you think it's worth at the end!). We love comedy. Do you? www.weheartcomedy.com
5:30pm Richard Bacon Stole My Face. [Comedy] Banshee Labyrinth — Music Rm
Two men, one face. How could such a thing happen? Is it even possible? Will this make sense by the end of the show? Life. Fame. Sex. Death. Drugs. Will these topics bare any relevance? Only time will tell. (‘Massara has the ease and control of a TV presenter’ - Chortle)
5:30pm So Much Potential [Comedy] Sin Club and Lounge — Back
Jonathan Hearn and Chris Timoney present: So Much Potential. A night of sketches, stand up and music performed by an Englishman and an Irishman. Revisit old comedy traditions via a series of modern and irrelevant twists. Meet incredibly odd acts and hear stories about unfortunate animals. Not to be missed!
5:30pm Tom Webb Fixed 2012 [Comedy] Dragonfly
('ingenious and fresh' – TimeOut) Tom, star of Dave, tries to save our futures: Should the Olympics have trapdoors, might the Government be better as Musical Chairs, where should cereal bowls go in dishwashers? (**** - Three Weeks) ('Cheeky, inventive, damn funny fellow’ - LondonIsFunny)
5:30pm Monsters: A History of Villainy [Comedy] Fingers Piano Bar
A part lecture sketch show featuring history and fiction's best villains. ‘Monsters’ will take you on a terrifyingly funny ride through time and space. Where else will you see Hitler, Stephen Hawking and the Big Bad Wolf? Nowhere, that's where. Come laugh at evil, if you dare… mwhahaha!
5:30pm Funny and Flightless: Kiwi comedy showcase [Comedy] The Rat Pack
showcaseing the latest standup talents from downunder with award winning circut and festival comedians along with guests. this is a delectable early evening smorgasboard of standup talent filled with antipodean cheek and charm. Regular acts include Nick Rado, Nick Gibb and Benjamin crellin
5:45pm Rowena Haley: Nothing to Write Home About [Comedy] Southsider
Musical comedian Rowena Haley shares songs and stories about travelling the world. Ranging from Cleethorpes to Chicago there’s something for everyone. Funny Women Finalist 2008. (‘a more-than-solid comedian’ - Chortle) www.rowenahaley.co.uk
5:50pm Oklahomaphobia! [Comedy] Ciao Roma
Oklahomaphobia: an irrational fear of gay men and musicals. Usually suffered by religious fundamentalists who haven't realised that homosexuality is an example of ‘doing unto others as you would have them do unto you.’ Stand-up from @AbiePB & friends. (‘Abie Philbin Bowman deserves a comic sainthood’ - The Stage)
6:00pm Hitch and Mitch: Genisis [Comedy] Banshee Labyrinth — Cinema
Edinburgh's second hairiest double-act return for their festival debut, with jokes, songs, sketches, puppets and convoluted lists. Featuring award-winning comedians: Hitch appearing on Radio 4, Radio 2's New Comedy Award and Chortle Student Finals, Mitch spotted in the Question Time audience. Silly afflatus where patience will be rewarded. (**** - ThreeWeeks)
6:00pm The Comedy Bee Presents... [Comedy] Bar 50
Start your evening with a nice selection of comedy from around the fringe. Each night we present five acts, from old hands giving you a taste of their own fringe shows, to newcomers taking their first steps on the festival stage. With resident MC Alan Sharp (ITV4’s FHM Stand-Up Hero).
6:00pm Original [Comedy] Globe Bar Arch 2
Denis's unique, clever, well-written, thought-provoking routines sought him quite a following in both UK and USA. Full of hilarity, "Original" challenges atheists that science has become their new religion. Find out what has been captivating Broadway audiences for almost 10 years! ('One of the best...’ ***** - Comedy Store Management).
6:00pm Dying To Help [Comedy] Jenny Ha's
Cancer. Breast, bowel, bollock and bone, Lesley’s had them all. But she isn’t dying ...well ...only on the inside. Pretending to be sick is her job and nobody does it better. Role-play with nurses a fantasy of yours? Cheeky tumourous comedy.
6:00pm Nob Stewart - Comin' At Ye! [Comedy] Belushi's
Nob will sing (badly) recite (average) poetry and rant (loudly) all in a desperate bid tae make ye piss yerselves or tae impart some filisofical viewpoint that he has fashioned through years ae drink and drug abuse. Come along and support him, he could do with the attention. Cheers. ;-) www.nobstewart.com
6:05pm Thirty-seven ways of deceiving you, the audience, into believing I have written a new one-man show for 2011 even though I probably haven't, or something [Comedy] Canons' Gait
Peter Buckley Hill does a one-man show of some description. ***** Scotsman 2009. **** Scotsman 2010. Hoping for *** in 2011.
6:05pm Checkley & Bush: Keep Calm And Carry On! [Comedy] Voodoo Rooms — Speakeasy
The brilliant sketch duo are back with their brand new show ‘Keep Calm & Carry On’. 50 minutes rammed full of original characters, fast-paced sketches and hilarious song parodies. With sell out shows and 4 star reviews, Checkley & Bush are fast becoming the most talked about female duo around!
6:10pm James W Smith: Living in Syntax [Comedy] Royal Mile Tavern
You're going to die. So what do you have to say for yourself? Comedy about the power of language and a search for the perfect last words for a bearded up-and-coming stand-up. ('Very good material' - Edinburgh Evening News) ('Shows lots of promise' - Richard Herring)
6:15pm Comedy Gold [Comedy] Kiwi Bar
A mixed bag of entertainment, with the best new acts on the circuit showing off their stuff, along side special guests and top professionals. If you like variety and laughter, then this is the place for you.
6:15pm Best of the Free Fringe [Comedy] Dropkick Murphy's
A selection of the finest comedy the Free Fringe has to offer. Stand-up, sketch, music – could be anything. There’s a new line up every day, hand picked to maximise variety. All money collected goes towards running the Free Fringe (and ensuring it all happens again in 2012!)
6:15pm Thomas Hardie & Co [Comedy] Ryan's Cellar Bar
Thomas Hardie ('talented and versatile comedy duo’ **** - Remotegoat.co.uk) explode onto the Fringe with their debut show following an exciting year running cult residency Thomas Hardie & Co. ('One of the venues you ought to visit if sketch and character is your thing' - Londonisfunny.com)
6:15pm One Kiwi, One Samoan, one hour [Comedy] Base
One Kiwi, Nick Rado (‘a master storyteller’ - Chortle) and One Samoan, (James Nokise ‘a star in the making’ - NZ Herald) fresh from writing sitcom Mangere Vice (Network debut TV3 NZ, March 2012) (‘On its toes comedy and crowd pleasing buffoonery at its best’ - ThreeWeeks). See these guys before they explode!
6:15pm Edinburgh Must-Sees [Comedy] Buffs Club
A carousel of some of the best acts from across the Edinburgh Fringe. Carefully selected and all doing their best to win your heart to go and see their full shows. (‘A fantastic night of comedy’ ***** - The London Word)
6:20pm You Are Being Lied To - 2011 [Comedy] Medina
Believe the news? Don't! Professional stand-up and former hard-news journalist David Mulholland fact-checked the tabloids and found that when they get it right, it's an accident, but how they get it wrong is no accident. Thoroughly updated for 2011.
6:20pm Fraser Millward's Little Men [Comedy] Voodoo Rooms — Space 3
Character comedian Fraser Millward presents fast-paced comedy in his first full-length show. Meet the coach driver who's lost his passengers, a TV host having a breakdown, a transport police officer and more! A hit on London's comedy circuit. ('Brilliant' - Den of Geek) **** - ThreeWeeks. (This show is not about dwarves)
6:20pm Martin Daws and Sophia [Spoken Word] Banshee Labyrinth — BH
If you can fuse the raw energy of a Washington DC block party, a South London hip hop jam, and an underground jazz poetry reading in a Berlin bomb shelter with the victory poem at a national slam final, you do not need to see Martin Daws and Sophia. Otherwise...
6:30pm Quiz in my Pants [Comedy] Opium
‘QimP’ returns to Edinburgh, following its exciting debut last year. The ultimate quizcomedypanel show features nonsense, improv, stand-up, questions, games, and unparalleled moments of chaos! Regular comedians Nicola Bolsover, Laura Lexx and Miles Lloyd, plus special guests each day. Previous guests include Miles Jupp, Henning Wehn, and Noise Next Door.
6:30pm FREE SEXY LOVE MONEY [Comedy] The Street
Intelligent, provocative & sassy, Canadian comedian Daniel-Ryan Spaulding explores consumerism, celebrity, and everything we use to distract ourselves from reality. Blending storytelling & stand-up comedy, FREE SEXY LOVE MONEY brings you the sharp-tongued critiques of a loveable young gay man.
6:30pm Cube Rat [Comedy] Rabbie Burns
Billboard Album of the Year Winner, Warner Bros' Rosie O'Donnell Show and Virgin Recording Artist. And now, drum roll please, she works in a cubicle. (‘Amazing!’ - Colin Quinn) (‘I'd like to sign her uterus with my magic pen.’ - Russell Brand) World Premiere. Free. www.danamccoy.com www.inbrook.com
6:40pm Joel Sanders - Joke That Got Me Thrown Out of Tennessee. [Comedy] Dragonfly
British comedian and redneck-hunter with 20 years US experience performing from Vegas to the Deep South. Expect creative stand-up, personal and compelling anecdotes, oodles of eccentricity and a chipped shoulder.
6:40pm CHARMIAN HUGHES: THE TEN CHARMANDMENTS [Comedy] Banshee Labyrinth — Music Rm
Ten new commandments, cosmic secrets, the meaning of life, sand dancing. Charmian’s played to everyone from cabinet ministers to ‘lifers’ in prison. (’Obviously talented’ - Daily Telegraph) (‘Charming ribaldry’ - Guardian) (‘Brilliant!’- What’s On) (‘Hilarious!’ - Guido Fawkes). Glastonbury Festival MC. Will change your life or your money back! (Free show) www.charmianhughes.co.uk
6:40pm Mae Day: I'm not waving, I'm drowning. [Comedy] The Rat Pack
Canadian Mae Martin (2011 Musical Comedy Awards Finalist) celebrates a decade of doing comedy - she started at age 13 - with her show ‘Mae Day: I'm not waving, I'm drowning.’ A blend of stand-up and songs mining her neurotic visions of the impending apocalypse. ('Wickedly funny' - Xtra Magazine)
6:40pm Kate Daisy Grant with Nick Pynn [Music] Fingers Piano Bar
Kate Daisy Grant sings moving and quirky pop songs from her latest album. Accompanying herself on piano and toy instruments, Kate is joined by multi-instrumentalist Nick Pynn. ('Fresh, engaging and gorgeous' - Tom Robinson) (‘Mesmerising... natural talent and fearless creativity' - Clash) ('A wonderful talent' - Jon Ronson Show, Radio 4)
6:45pm Applied_Optimism [Comedy] Sin Club and Lounge — Back
Tired of people telling you how depressing life is? Me too. Let's make them stop. Warning: may contain traces of ideas. ('Very intelligent and funny' - David Schneider - The Day Today, I'm Alan Partridge) ('Great stage presence, superb one liners' - Mirth Control) ('Thought provoking whilst delightfully silly' Good Ship Comedy)
6:45pm The Many Delusions of Gráinne Maguire [Comedy] Rush
Gráinne Maguire's determined to finally distinguish between the real world and what she might’ve just imagined. (‘Instantly charming, acutely observed, brilliantly delivered’ **** - BroadwayBaby) (‘Very Funny’ **** - Fringe Guru) (‘rather wonderful’ **** - What's OnStage) (‘Incredibly funny’ - Times Online) Hackney Empire, Leicester Mercury and Laughing Horse Finalist.
6:45pm The Artisan [Comedy] Sin Club and Lounge — Front
The Cheeky Beggars (***** 'Sheer Comedic Joy' Broadway Baby) (**** Three Weeks) return with a blackly comic jaunt through the imagination of two writers, spanning continents, centuries and worlds as they attempt to tell the greatest story never told. Featuring clowning, physical comedy and puppetry.
7:00pm The Maybe Pile [Comedy] Southsider
A three man show, where Clark's traditional sketch-based comedy is juxtaposed with Boothy's surrealism, creating an unusual dynamic. 'We don't break down the fourth wall, we attack it and eat a bit of it' (Matthew Booth).
7:05pm An Evening In with Henry the Groover (Hoover) [Comedy] Ciao Roma
New Act Of The Year Finalists 2011 (formerly Hackney Empire) and Radio 2 Fringe Highlight 2010, Steve Aruni and Henry the Groover; his incredible singing, saxophone playing, cheeky little Hoover, headline an hour of outstanding musical comedy, variety and stand-up from a selection of the best acts on the circuit.
7:10pm The Mathew Kelly and The Bryan Walsh Show! [Comedy] Bar 50
A unique two-hander, high-five, two thumbs-up* stand-up show unlike anything other and one of the cheapest. Mathew Kelly is a brash new American artist* living in London gracing the stage. Bryan Walsh is the only Irish*-Canadian* at the Fringe, doing stuff that may nor not be comedy* (* - unverified)
7:15pm Star Corpse Apple Child [Comedy] Canons' Gait
Award winning comedian Robin Ince returns with a brand new show which hopes to prove you can be happy and rational at the same time. Happiness through scientific understanding. Also he might tell you what the title means.
7:15pm Kabarett: Alternative Variety [Cabaret] Voodoo Rooms — Speakeasy
Edinburgh's premier purveyors of alternative variety return with an intimate twisted cabaret showcase fusing Weimar-esque decadence with neo-cabaret and vaudevillian peculiarity. Expect dazzling burlesque, circus sideshow, experimental live art, music & comedy in an eclectic revue which is different every night. (‘refreshingly non-conformist - The Scotsman) (‘anarchic variety’ **** - Skinny)
7:15pm Mickey Anderson Unlocks The Key To Human Happniess [Comedy] Banshee Labyrinth — Cinema
A tale of joy, misery and the best thing in the world. See show title for clarification. (Attendance should guarantee eternal happiness.) ('Exactly the sort of smart, themed comedy that will go down a storm in August' - Evening News)
7:15pm 24 Minute Party People [Comedy] Globe Bar Arch 2
Alex and Paul bring their jokes, anecdotes and stories to Edinburgh for your delectation. The pair of Mancunians look at the state of the world and the state of their lives in a show that will make you laugh and make you think. Welcome to the party!
7:15pm totally socially Awkward [Comedy] Jenny Ha's
Gabriella is totally socially awkward, sounds posh and is looking for a husband. This is Gabriella's first solo show at the fringe, and it will feature songs and a crap rap. "She's like a posh Victoria Wood", a C list celebrity once said.
7:20pm Nellie White in The One Handed Show; A History Of Pornography [Comedy] Royal Mile Tavern
All Nellie wanted to do was eat lamb shanks and watch pornography. This is her story.
7:30pm HYDRONOMICON [Spoken Word] Banshee Labyrinth — BH
A Lovecraftian clown / bouffon rap apocalypse from poetry slam champion Harlequinade with beats from acclaimed producer Asthmatic Astronaut. (‘Exceptionally inventive’ **** - ThreeWeeks) (‘A virtuoso display, like a jolt of electricity to the head’ **** - The Skinny) (‘A trillion thumbs up’ - Netlabilism). You will get wet.
7:30pm Look at me Mum [Comedy] Kiwi Bar
Francis Foster, Dean Roberts and Liam McKay invite you to a show where they will show off, tell stories, make jokes in the hope of both making you laugh and their mothers proud. (‘Up for it and compelling’ - Comedy Heat)
7:30pm The Many Mental Minds of Dr Jackson [Comedy] Voodoo Rooms — Space 3
A character comedy show, based on the 1970s BBC documentary following four patients of the renowned psychologist, Samuel L Jackson. Hilarity ensues; forty years later when we find Dr Jackson’s methods have had little to no effect on his patient’s mental well-being.
7:30pm The Grumpy Magicians [Magic] Ryan's Cellar Bar
The Grumpy Magicians two man show is funny, entertaining and baffling. Perfect for the fringe! Audience quotes: "OK so where’s the banana?”; "That's was so funny guys and I have no idea how you did those!"; "A good solid magical performance"; "Positive male role models”(?!)
7:30pm Tory Tarquin's Big Society of Funny Chaps [Comedy] Buffs Club
Inbetween putting forward his vision for conservatism in the UK, Tory special advisor Tarquin Bartleby introduces three complimentary comedians to help put a smile on your poor dirty face.
7:30pm THE VERY BEST OF THE ANIMALS OF BUTTER BRIDGE: VOLUME I [Comedy] Dropkick Murphy's
The Animals of Butter Bridge are a brightly-lit travelling carousel who have been crushed by everyone’s unreasonable expectations. With a penchant for reckless surrealism and a knack for being in the wrong place at the right time, they will quite simply astound you. Welcome …mate? (‘Madness’ **** - Fringe Review)
7:35pm JANE & ANNA'S DISH OF THE DAY [Comedy] Medina
Join Jane and Anna (and occasionally others) for an hour of stand-up as the girls explore everything from improvised birthday gifts, the perils of Facebook, and life in Dundee – and a whole lot more besides. Daily special guests from a handpicked smorgasbord of male comics. May contain nuts.
7:45pm The Lalorpalooza Show [Comedy] Opium
Eric Lalor is Jason Byrne's support act in Ireland. Jason is always telling Eric how great Edinburgh is. This year, he is taking the plunge and doing his first ever Fringe. The Lalorpalooza Show is coming and it's bloody well funny. Even Jason agrees…
7:45pm Trevor Browne - Greaterness [Comedy] Rabbie Burns
Irish genius Trevor Browne returns to the Edinburgh Festival to educate audiences of his ‘Greaterness’ with music, stories, poetry and witty one-liners. Witness the magic. Witness Trevor Browne: Singer-songwriter. Poet. Man. Greatness now carries a guitar. (‘Best of Irish’ - Edinburgh 2010) ('Hilariously aloof' - Hotpress Magazine) (***** - Culture NI)
7:50pm Fingers on Buzzards: The Improvised Pub Quiz [Comedy] Dragonfly
From residencies in London and Toronto theatres... Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the world's first improv-comedy-pub-quiz-game-show, hosted by the Buzzard family. Cheer on your mascot improvisers as they compete in pub-trivia-based games and challenges. Win prizes for wrong answers! (‘A bit of a find’ - remotegoat.co.uk) Where are your fingers? www.fingersonbuzzards.com
7:50pm Giants of Comedy [Comedy] Fingers Piano Bar
What’s that you’re seeking, tiny mortal? Huge laughs? Free show? High proportion of miniaturised props? Then climb the beanstalk to ‘Giants of Comedy’, where three up, up and coming comics present a great big hour of comedy. Darren Walsh, Lindsay Sharman and Leo Kearse.
7:50pm Don't Mess [Comedy] Banshee Labyrinth — Music Rm
WitTank's Kieran (slovenly, charming) and Mark (geographer, magnificent) present an hour of stories and jokes from the former, and what may simply amount to a countries and capitals test from the latter. ('Impressively funny... terrific material' - The Scotsman) (‘Upbeat and entertaining... quality stand up’ **** ThreeWeeks)
7:50pm What do you get when you cross a ukulele weilding song writer and the 2010 World Poetry Slam Champion? [Spoken Word] The Rat Pack
Folk-Hop-Poetry! Atomic Wednesday is a fresh Canadian spoken word duo trotting the globe with a special blend of music and poetry. You will dance and cry before these unsuspecting collaborators.
8:00pm 2 Facedbook 2 [Comedy] Sin Club and Lounge — Front
Love it or hate it, Facebook is here to stay. Through Facebook, we have greater contact with friends and family, but how much privacy and control have we sacrificed? Come on an entertaining, informative comedy adventure through this phenomenon we now take for granted. ‘...was there yesterday and still laughing.’
8:00pm Stephens & Thomas [Comedy] Sin Club and Lounge — Back
Juliet (Stephens) and Matt (Thomas) cordially invite you to join them for some of the best stand-up comedy the Free Fringe has to offer. Featuring stories, gags and at least one joke about time travel!
8:15pm AK47: Revolutionary [Comedy] Southsider
Mr A.K. takes the audience along for a ride of their lives, hijacking all thoughts with impressions, stories, and music, an hour of insight into the Middle East. A comedic point of view, from an Egyptian-Iraqi, raised in London for 30 years, with a strong American accent...
8:20pm The News At Kate 2011 [Comedy] Ciao Roma
National TV and radio comedienne and political commentator Kate Smurthwaite returns with a new hour of smart, insightful, radical political humour. (‘A powerhouse of observational wit’ - Spectator) (‘Comedy that cuts through the cr*p’ - ThreeWeeks) (‘A brilliant comedian’ ***** - Scotsgay)
8:20pm Benjamin Crellin: Stands To Reason [Comedy] Bar 50
The only thing worse than a stand-up comedian who takes himself too seriously is a comedian who doesn’t take stand-up seriously enough. This comedy is not for babysitting drunk people. These routines are hardcore, satirical, socio-political shots of filthy intelligence. See you there. (‘pure stand-up comedy gold’ - Melbourne Arts Hub)
8:25pm Paul Dabek - Truant Trickster [Magic] Voodoo Rooms — Speakeasy
School's Out! International comedy magician Paul Dabek shares secrets from his days as a student of sorcery, where Grange Hill meets Hogwarts! (‘Paul Dabek is quite simply superb!’ - The Stage) (‘A master of illusion… the show was beautifully done and had the wow factor all over it.’ - Edinburgh 247)
8:25pm LOL@NoLo [Comedy] Canons' Gait
With Norman Lovett. The legendary stand-up comedian and Red Dwarf star makes his debut on PBH's Free Fringe. ('The rambling king of dead-pan comedy' - The National Student) ('A true original' - The Guardian)
8:30pm Sex & Drugs & Rock'n'Roll [Comedy] Globe Bar Arch 2
A rude set from award winners Jackie Hagan, a sweetly psychotic little girl, and Matt Panesh, bedsit-revolutionary. See them F*** the Man and smoke the ciggie of world peace afterwards. Engaging and disturbing.
8:30pm The Best of Boyd & Metcalfe [Comedy] Royal Mile Tavern
Join Hackney New Act of the Year Finalist Nathaniel Metcalfe and the delightfully off-kilter Chris Boyd for a gloriously unique hour of daftness as they team up to tackle an enigma so fiendish it just might save the world as they know it. (‘The Stuff of Dreams’ – The List)
8:30pm At the Fringe of Reason [Science/Rationalism] Banshee Labyrinth — Cinema
This Fringe, science, scepticism and a dash of comedy will help to Ex-Hume the Enlightenment as the Skeptics on the Fringe return for another year. Academics and performers will take to the stage to present a series of fun and informative talks on subjects from Ghosts to Homeopathy to Sex.
8:30pm Laughter lung does Edinburgh [Comedy] Jenny Ha's
Claus Reiss and Morten Sorenson. (Big in Denmark, unknown to us) are coming to make us laugh, and probably steal our women when we're not looking. Scott Merrington (Big in Legoland) a raconteur just twisted enough to make your mother blush.
8:40pm Kelly Kingham and Guy Manners: Infectious [Comedy] Voodoo Rooms — Space 3
If laughter is the best medicine, you can be sure of a dose from these two. Stand-up, sketches and characters so funny you'll be itching for more! Kelly and Guy perform extensively across the UK never failing to delight audiences with their naughty-boy wrongness. Catch them while you can!
8:40pm Hammer and Tongue OPEN POETRY SLAM [Spoken Word] Banshee Labyrinth — BH
Nightly spoken word extravaganza: special guest artists plus your chance to shine in the Open Poetry Slam, a democratic competition where the audience judges. Guests include likes of: John Hegley, Simon Munnery, Jean Binta Breese, Luke Wright... ('Hammer & Tongue has reinvented the medium for the hip-hop generation' - The Guardian)
8:45pm FUNT [Comedy] Base
3 comedians, 20 minutes each: TIM SHISHODIA (Chortle Best Newcomer 2011, Leicester Square New Act of The Year 2010.) ALEX HAWLEY (Best Newcomer, Wellington Comedy Awards, Winner of NZ’s ‘RAW’ comedy.) CHRIS DANGERFIELD ('A much needed breath of Vulgarity' - Julian Clary) (‘Original and really, really funny' - Alex Zane)
8:45pm Test Tube Comedy [Comedy] Buffs Club
This very friendly comedy night transfers from the Canal Cafe in London. Hosted by Dec Munro (‘moments of real brilliance’ - Chortle). Each night different, but drawn from the best up and coming stand-up and sketch acts on the circuit. Consistently recommended in Time Out. Come along! www.testtubecomedy.co.uk. Line-ups twitter: @testtubecomedy
8:45pm Huw Joseph [Music] Kiwi Bar
(‘Huw Joseph is a name that is becoming increasingly eminent and synonymous with eclectic comedy music on the local and international arts scene’ - Beat Magazine, Australia) Radio-style pop rock meets cheeky irreverent humour. Melbourne based singer songwriter Huw Joseph performs 8 shows for The PBH Free Fringe 2011.
8:45pm 10 Films With My Dad [Comedy] Ryan's Cellar Bar
How do fathers & sons communicate? Sports? Cars? The Jeremy Kyle Show? For me and my dad it's films. From John Wayne to Avatar, the show explains how movies say more than words. Star Wars isn't one of them though, I saw that with mum.
8:45pm Stupid People Will Be Offended [Comedy] Dropkick Murphy's
There are some words that make people shut off to reason. Words so powerful, that at their mere mention, entire comedy audiences become awkwardly silent. Mikey Mileos explores the power these words wield and as the title suggests, Stupid People WILL Be Offended.
8:50pm DAWN OF THE DAWN [Comedy] Medina
The hotly anticipated solo show from ‘one of America's funniest lesbians’ - (Curve) and Tim Sims Award nominee. In her new show, Dawn of the Dawn, Toronto-based joker explores human behaviour, happy people and quicksand. www.dawnwhitwell.com
9:00pm Assorted Nuts [Comedy] Opium
Three acts, no concept, an ill-thought out title; it's 'Assorted Nuts'. With David Hardcastle, Phil Higgins and Sean Brightman. May contain the odd special guest.
9:00pm James Christopher / Triangle Man [Comedy] Dragonfly
See a finely honed set from a waggish stand-up, followed by his alter-ego... Jean Paul; a musical act who plays the triangle - with a Freddy knife glove. Burlesque interlude from Trixie Passion. (‘likeably jolly chap, a nice line in self-deprecation... more than a little charm’ - Steve Bennett, Chortle)
9:00pm Asli and Ashley: Audacious and Angry [Comedy] Banshee Labyrinth — Music Rm
She's defiant. He can't accept a youth passed by. But her rebellious stand-up and his disturbed storytelling combine into the perfect hour of fearless and compelling comedy. A must see, and free! www.asliandashley.com
9:00pm ratARSED [Comedy] The Rat Pack
Come along for a brew, banter and belly laughs. (The brew of course, is optional... the others are not). Comedians of all shapes, sizes and experiences take to the stage armed with their best, worst, and sometimes just plain weirdest jokes. What more could you want?
9:00pm Witology [Comedy] Rabbie Burns
Three wits for free! Chris, Saban and Joe bring you anecdotes, storytelling and surreal one-liners respectively. Different styles - all funny! Witness wit for free!
9:00pm Tales from a Cabaret [Cabaret] Fingers Piano Bar
Satire, surrealism and song. Tales of love, life and art in a time of oppression. Presented for your pleasure in a dark, jovial aesthetic. ('Darkly satirical Weimar-tinged wit' ***** - Broadway Baby) ('Funny, politically engaged, theatrically sophisticated' **** - Skinny) ('Disarming, fun, and oh-so-slightly political' **** - Fringe Biscuit). Join us...
9:00pm ALEX HYNES – Sensational acoustic singer/songwriter [Music] The Powderhall Arms
Alex Hynes is an up and coming Scottish-Canadian singer-songwriter whose passionate and dynamic performances are an experience not to be missed. With his unique song writing and voice, mature beyond his years, you will enjoy this night of real, raw acoustic music.
9:15pm Warning: May Contain Jokes [Comedy] Sin Club and Lounge — Front
Hackney Empire finalist Luke Graves pulls fantastic punch lines from a raft of anecdotal material. Paul F. Taylor is a legendary joke machine, delivering wonderful gags in a gleefully childish way. Nick Hodder pulls together whimsical one-liners and a bizarre stage persona, dropping jokes on audiences, like bombs on... audiences.
9:15pm Martin Croser - Unpleasant Man [Comedy] Sin Club and Lounge — Back
Croser (Swine.) descends upon Edinburgh like some angry pagan god to sate his bloodlust and discuss his concerns. Pray for mercy! Attend in droves! Toss him spare change as you would a crestfallen beggar! unpleasantman.blogspot.com
9:30pm 2 Comedians, 1 Bucket [Comedy] Bar 50
Come be entertained by two of Ireland's new rising talents: Marcus, regular contributor to Irish TV and radio, is an avid meat eater and undeniable charmer. Lucy, a 2010 Nothing But Funny semi-finalist, is a vegan weirdo who enjoys porn an unhealthy amount. Guaranteed to be packed full of good shit!
9:30pm All the Fun of the Unfair [Comedy] Southsider
Four exciting new acts doing an hour of stand-up for free. Fair on you. Unfair on us. Jack Barry, Patrick Turpin, and Chris Quaile (Chortle Finalist 2011) plus a special guest. ('Thoroughly enjoyable' - The Sun). ('A joy from start to finish' **** - BroadwayBaby) ('Accomplished stuff'’ **** - Scotsman)
9:35pm Peter Buckley Hill And Some Comedians XV [Comedy] Canons' Gait
The show that started the Free Fringe. 15th year; 4 comedians a night. PBH comperes except on Wednesdays. A Fringe institution.
9:35pm Chris Cross is Escaping from Reality [Cabaret] Voodoo Rooms — Speakeasy
Travelling worldwide with his critically-acclaimed one-man stunt show of contortion and escapology. Funny, cheeky, energetic and positively different to anything else at 2011’s Fringe. ('Stalking the stage like a lanky Geordie Velociraptor - an extravagant and boisterous performer with a penchant for the lewd' - Gigglebeats.co.uk) (‘Must See Show’ - The Stage) www.chris-cross.co.uk
9:35pm London Is Funny Presents [Comedy] Ciao Roma
Four comics every night! For free! Hand-picked by London comedy bible LondonisFunny.com! Featuring headliners such as Rufus Hound, Josie Long, Paul Sinha, and stars of Michael McIntyre's Roadshow, Mock the Week! PLUS MC Tom Webb and plenty of rising stars from London's circuit. It's a safe pair o' hands.
9:45pm Alan Sharp: Hate It With Me [Comedy] Banshee Labyrinth — Cinema
In his second solo show, acerbic stand-up Alan Sharp continues to explain why he hates the world and everything in it. Present company excepted, of course. As seen on ITV4’s FHM Stand-Up Hero. (‘Packed with quality material, well observed, delivered by a guy with stage presence to spare’ – one4review)
9:45pm Gag-Stronomic! [Comedy] Globe Bar Arch 2
Serving you an hour of à la carte stand-up, the tasty talent of three delicious comics. Starter prepared by the savoury Hannah Deasy; main course cooked by the spicy Mark Jeary and dessert provided by the sweet (and sour) Gemma Beagley. Bon appetit.
9:45pm Whisky & Bears [Cabaret] Jenny Ha's
Dr Whisky & Reverend Bears present a partially improvised comical acoustic and musical deconstruction of reasons why we are not yet famous! Including: Single Malt Whisky! Bears! Pigeons' Amazing Social Hierarchies! Norwegian Literature! The Mighty North American Beaver! The German Sex Industry’s Famed Customer Service! Panda Husbandry! And Much More!
9:50pm Aisle16 R Kool! [Spoken Word] Banshee Labyrinth — BH
Aisle16 are cool poets. They wear shades, play sweet licks on their guitars and love chillin’ out and watching The Gadget Show. Wanna hear their poems? From the writers of Poetry Boyband. ('Brilliantly, ingeniously shit' - Scottish Poetry Review) (***** - Time Out)
9:50pm Conway's Time of the month [Comedy] Voodoo Rooms — Space 3
Self confessed popstar stalker, Eleanor Conway [Virgin Music, Clash] hosts a chat show straight from the heart of Edinburgh's Fringe. Guests will be dropping in to chew the fat while her highly trained team of celebrity experts will be on hand to reveal what is happening behind Hollywood's headlines.
10:00pm Robin Ince's Struggle for Existence [Comedy] Buffs Club
In his second brand new solo show on this year's Free Fringe, Robin furiously dissects all the things that until now have been wasting his life away.
10:00pm Hairy Feet [Comedy] Kiwi Bar
The tallest twin comedy double act, in Birmingham, combine songs, sketches, long legs and Danny Devito impressions to deliver unadulterated silliness and wild energy bizarreness. Fans of Vic and Bob will love this, come join the world of hairy feet. www.skinnytheatre.co.uk
10:00pm Wet Paint - A Magic Show [Magic] Ryan's Cellar Bar
Magic Designers Ben Hart and Neil Kelso present previously unseen illusions from their notebooks. They put the audience in a bottle, find sand in their shoes and unravel the mysteries of the cutlery drawer. You'll never look needles in the eye again. No object is safe from their wandering minds...
10:10pm Bell End and Sebastian [Comedy] Dragonfly
Two loveable rogues (and flatmates) take to the stage with a special guest, elucidating on the finer points of God and porridge, sex and ectoplasm, wings and brinkmanship. From the sharply observed to the spicily served, come here for your comedy late evening meal. www.LLAUGH.com
10:15pm 3's company [Comedy] Banshee Labyrinth — Music Rm
The Improlympians are ‘really good at Improv’ - (ThreeWeeks, 2009), but now they’re trying something scripted! Sketches, stand-up, and banter with ‘three quick, funny men’ (ThreeWeeks, 2008) The Improlympians were filmed for preservation in the Fringe Performance Archive in 2010. Three’s company... come and be the crowd!
10:45pm Brady, Brush and French: A Triple Action Stand-Up Show [Comedy] Bar 50
Three different stand-ups. Three different styles. Combined like the stripes in the very best toothpaste to produce one entertaining, plaque-reducing hour. Featuring Fern Brady, ‘has already mastered timing and gag writing skills … showed real flair and a brilliant gift for scene setting' (Edinburgh Evening News), Peter Brush, 'gags are strong, worthy of the likes of Stewart Francis' (Steve Bennett, Chortle.co.uk) and Eddie French, 'wonderful … rib-tickling' (Leeds City Guide).
10:45pm Crumpled Antipodean Dandy [Comedy] Southsider
Raconteur, soliloquist and professional dissolute Nick Gibb brings his critically acclaimed, whisky-soaked stand-up to, appropriately, a bar, well after dark. Nick is the 2011 winner of New Zealand's biggest comedy award, the Billy T. (‘Inspired... Gibb was on fire from the moment he took the stage’ - Manawatu Standard)
10:50pm Comedy Slappers [Comedy] Ciao Roma
South London's best free comedy night comes to Edinburgh! Poof-in-boots Mark Jeary and brothel-Madam Josephine Lacey introduce comics who've been 'putting it about' on the circuit - including New Act of the Year David Mills, Darren Walsh, Sarah Hendrickx, Jonathan Richardson, Gemma Beagley, Clare Parker and Hannah Deasy.
10:50pm The Silly Beggar Comedy Affair [Comedy] Voodoo Rooms — Speakeasy
For a night of alternative, experimental and thrilling comedy come to The Silly Beggar Comedy Affair - the biggest night in town! Featuring Dublin based comedians Mark Baldwin, Brian Maher and Sean Fitzgerald. Expect STAND UP, SPECIAL GUESTS and CARTOONS. Visit www.SillyBeggar.com for an idea of what to expect.
11:00pm Dan Hoy's Stag Do [Comedy] Banshee Labyrinth — Cinema
It is Dan Hoy's Stag Do (it really is), come and help him celebrate along with the comedic talents of Paul F Taylor, Nick Hodder and Luke Graves. Lots and lots of jokes, gags, props and puns, the best way to finish an Edinburgh day.
11:00pm 3 Comics to Midnight [Comedy] Globe Bar Arch 2
Stephen Bugeja, Red Redmond, and Eddie O'Dwyer bring you their best in new comedy. Three comedians, one bar, free entry. If this fits you then we'd love you to come along. It's 3 comics to Midnight, starting at eleven.
11:00pm Nellie White in The One Handed Show; A History Of Pornography [Comedy] Jenny Ha's
All Nellie wanted to do was eat lamb shanks and watch pornography. This is her story.
11:05pm Stand-Up, Fall down [Comedy] Voodoo Rooms — Space 3
Open Comedy competition winner, April 2011. (‘A Charming demeanour and intelligent material’ - Open Comedy). Graham Whistler has Cerebral Palsy and his first live show ‘Stand-Up, Fall Down’ is an insight into how he lives his life with everything from anecdotal humour to one-liners and perhaps a song or two.
11:25pm Brighton Rocks [Cabaret] Dragonfly
Angela Barnes (winner BBC Radio2 New Comedy Award 2011 -) will be headlining a showcase of the best and brightest acts from the Brighton scene. So come and watch funny people from down there who've come up here to make you smile. Your MC is Aidan Goatley ('had the audience in Stitches' 3weeks2010)
11:59pm As Narrated By: [Comedy] Banshee Labyrinth — Cinema
Born in the Fringe of 2010, then every month at the Banshee Labyrinth, the film show with a difference returns! 2 awful films! 1 great host. If you are a fan of ‘so bad they are good’ movies, then this is the night for you. Full listings in venue.
Sunday 07 August 2011
12:00am Midnight Hour [Comedy] Canons' Gait
Of course, as usual, would we disappoint you? London's Soho Comedy Club takes residence in Edinburgh for a nightly line-up of the best comedians at the Fringe and by logical extension, the world! Hosted by Kate Smurthwaite (‘a powerhouse of observational wit’ - Spectator). See you there!
12:00am Itsy's Midnight Kabarett [Cabaret] Voodoo Rooms — Speakeasy
A late night intimate cabaret revue featuring neo-burlesque, live art, music & alt. comedy. Expect a bizarre and eclectic hour featuring many of the top cabaret artists at the Fringe. Different every night, hosted by Dee Itsy and guests. (‘anarchic variety’ **** - Skinny) (‘refreshingly non-conformist’ – The Scotsman)