Edinburgh Fringe 2008
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The Army of Reason
Weaver Hughes Ensemble
World Premiere
'We’re on the brink of something here'. When an artist speaks out, a zealot assassin is sent to kill him. His public death divides a nation and civil war follows, fostering betrayal and distrust between family and friends. Producers of 2007’s acclaimed ‘Fanny and Faggot’ by Jack Thorne return with a startling vision of our future.
weaverhughesensemble.co.uk | www.weaverhughesensemble.co.uk
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I Love You, Bro
Three to a Room
European Premiere
Sex, spies, lies: the true story of a teenage chatroom junkie who conspires to murder himself, spreading a web of deceit which destroys two lives. Based on real events in the UK, 2003. "The plot... had audiences gasping with a mix of horror and disbelief." (Herald Sun)
Winner: ‘Melbourne Dramatists Playwright Award’ (Melbourne Fringe Festival, 2007). Nominee: 'Best New Australian Writing' (Green Room Awards)
www.threetoaroom.com
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The Straight Man
Guy Incognito
World Premiere
Simon has a plan. To his Jewish parents there's just one thing worse than marrying out: coming out. Laugh-out-loud farce from BBC New Talent Pick of the Fringe 2007. A family outing to remember.
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Philip Escoffey: Six Impossible Things Before Dinner
Something For The Weekend Ltd
World Premiere
Mind reading – it’s just not possible. Is it? Maverick showman Philip Escoffey will challenge everything you believe to be true - live. Although he's never met you, this stranger knows you better than you know yourself. Mindboggling, baffling and utterly compelling. “F**k me!” Jeremy Clarkson "F**K ME!!" Gordon Ramsay !
This show is also previewing at Pleasance Islington. For more information, click here!
www.6impossiblethings.co.uk | www.6impossiblethings.co.uk
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Andrew Clover: Dad Rules
Andrew Clover
World Premiere
“She says: “Let’s have children.” I know this is a historic moment. I must respond like a man. So I ignore her.” Based on the Sunday Times column, Dad Rules is a hilarious, feelgood mix of stand-up and stories from Andrew Clover, Perrier Nominee, Ashes to Ashes clown (BBC), “The Hunter S Thompson of parenting.” “Comedy tour-de-force,” ***** Scotsman
www.andrewclover.com | www.rbmcomedy.com
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The JONNY AND JOE SHOW
Jonny and Joe Show
World Premiere
Following award-winning debut sketch show The Future, this ground-breaking double-act is back. 'Unmissable' ***** The List. 'Critic's Choice' Times. 'The future of British comedy' Scotland on Sunday 'A truly unique new voice... unlike anything you are likely to have ever heard before' Chortle
'A new kind of comedy' ***** Broadway Baby. Writers' Guild Nominee. Total Sell-out 2007. Book now. www.myspace.com/jonnyandjoe
http://www.myspace.com/jonnyandjoe | http://www.myspace.com/jonnyandjoe
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The Comedy Reserve
Pleasance Theatre
UK Premiere
After 2 nights of intense stand-up comedy competition, the Pleasance is proud to present the next generation of comedy stars, Holly Walsh, Daniel Rigby, Lou Sanders and Gareth Richards. Supported by the Charlie Hartill Special Reserve.
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Adventures of Butt Boy and Tigger
Out Cast Theatre
European Premiere
Internet chatting has never been so filthy! An outrageously raunchy rollercoaster ride through the world of online chatting where fantasy and reality become blurred and things get out of hand in more ways than one! Two boys leap from one pornographic underpants bursting adventure to another, until one asks the unthinkable..."Can we meet?" “…bawdy and thoroughly entertaining romp." - The Age. Melbourne.
www.outcast.org.au | www.outcast.org.au
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