Edinburgh Fringe 2009 Comedy
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Simon Brodkin: Still Not Himself
Avalon Promotions
World Premiere
Character comedy at its absolute best from the star of ITV1’s Al Murray’s Multiple Personality Disorder. Four inspired creations. ‘A prodigious talent, Simon Brodkin could well become a household name.’ (The Times)
'A veritable feast of character comedy, all packing harpoon-sharp material' SCOTSMAN
'Simon Brodkin’s new show is inspired' METRO
www.avalonuk.com | www.myspace.com/simonbrodkin
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Des Clarke - Clarxism
Bound and Gagged by arrangement with Craig Latto at Debi Allen Associates
Scotland’s comedy champion (Galaxy FM, BBC Sportsround) returns to the Fringe with a dream – to start his own political movement... in under an hour. Join the rally cry of a new world order. Viva la revolution! LIST **** EVENING NEWS **** CHORTLE **** 'Memorable, distinctive and very popular' STAGE 'A quick-witted comic mind... as entertaining as he is original' HERALD
Please note: this show is suitable for persons aged 16 and over.
www.desclarke.com | www.boundandgaggedcomedy.com
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Shappi Khorsandi: The Distracted Activist
Off The Kerb Productions
World Premiere
Star of BBC One’s ‘Live at the Apollo’ and ‘Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow’ returns to Edinburgh with a brand new show.
'Takes you on a cerebral outing . . . she soars, unimpeded, at altitude' AGE, MELBOURNE
'Remarkable' INDEPENDENT
Please note: this show is suitable for over 16s only.
www.offthekerb.co.uk
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Rob Rouse: My Family ... and the Dog That Scared Jesus
Brett Vincent for Underbelly Promotions by arrangement with PBJ Management | Rob Rouse
As seen on 8 out of 10 Cats, Friday Night Project & Spoons... This year sees the welcome return of one of Britain’s best loved Stand-ups. Rob takes a journey through his adult life, becoming a father, and owning the horniest, most antisocial dog you will ever hear about. Undoubtedly, one of the funniest shows you’ll see at this years’ festival
Book Early!
'He’s a man with genuinely funny bones' THE SUNDAY TIMES
'Laugh out loud funny' SCOTSMAN
'See him now' ***** LIST
'Missing this show means missing something wonderful' ***** Edinburgh Evening News
www.robrouse.com
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John Shuttleworth: Southern Softies
Northern Pictures Ltd / Chic Ken Productions Ltd | Graham Fellows
“Sheffield’s funniest man” (The Independent) travels to Jersey to discover if it’s “Soft down South” .Hilarious sequel to critically acclaimed spoof documentary It’s Nice Up North as seen on Sky Arts. World Premiere Features special guest appearance by Martin Parr. Plus Q and A with director Graham Fellows.
Critical reaction to It’s Nice Up North -
'A Bit of a shambles frankly, and utterly inspired' DAILY TELEGRAPH
'Eccentric, beautifully inconsequential' TIME OUT
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Matt Kirshen - Shorter than Napoleon
Brett Vincent for Underbelly Promotions by arrangement with Old Man Management/ Matt Kirshen
By the age of 30, Napoleon could already speak fluent French and had decided on a look. In his 30th year, Matt Kirshen, the star of some things you may have seen on the telly, returns to the fringe in a new show with a needlessly self-effacing title.
'His likeability almost goes off the charts' **** CHORTLE
'The laughs are guaranteed and don’t stop from beginning to end' ***** EDINBURGH EVENING NEWS
www.underbelly.co.uk
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