Edinburgh Fringe 2009
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Roald Dahl's Revolting Rhymes
Clewis Productions

Swizzfiggling interactive storytelling from Roald Dahl’s famous ‘Revolting Rhymes’ and ‘Dirty Beasts’ by two whizzpopping gentlemen from the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre. One hour of gloriumptious giggles for children or the child in you.
'A couple of energetic young guys acted out tales from Dahl’s Revolting
Rhymes with such infectious enthusiasm… the spellbound audience squealed delightedly' Times
'I wish we could’ve stayed watching all day. Truly amazing!' Museum Visitor
www.silvermanhome.co.uk/storytelling.htm
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Success Story
Temple Theatre Ltd
World Premiere

One Penthouse suite in Beverly Hills.
Eighty journalists at the door. All they need is a soundbite.
All Ray has to do is tell the truth…
The stage premiere of the critically-acclaimed BBC Radio 4 play.
'Brett Goldstein’s clever play combines high emotion with knowing comedy about Hollywood' OBSERVER
'A sharp tale' DAILY TELEGRAPH
Please note: this show is suitable for over 12s only.
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Afternoon Delight
The Bodega Brothers – Festival Highlights
World Premiere
Rob Castell and Tom Sadler, aka The Bodega Brothers and co-creators of 2008’s hit show ‘Barbershopera’, bring you a set of hot, fresh tunes and fearless social commentary, including MC Stands for Middle Class, Green Party Get Sexy and The Dinosaurs Were Gay. Multi-instrumental, soaring harmonies, ridiculous rhymes.
ADVISORY: NO UNDER 16s
'Sadler and Castell’s songs achieve a tricky balance… a beautifully rendered line instantly followed by an unexpectedly bawdy one. Bravo!' **** CHORTLE
www.barbershopera.com
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Nick Mohammed in Apollo 21
CKP by arrangement with United Agents
World Premiere
All-new character comedy 40 years after man landed on the moon, from writer and star of hit Radio 4 series QUARTERS. Nick recently appeared in BBC comedies REGGIE PERRIN and HORNE & CORDEN, and has just completed filming a second series of BAFTA-nominated sketch show SORRY, I’VE GOT NO HEAD. Total sell-out 2007/2008.
'One of the most talented character comedians around… Superb' TIM ARTHUR, TIME OUT
**** JULIAN HALL, THE INDEPENDENT
www.ckpedinburgh09.com | www.nickmohammed.com
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Tom Basden: Now That's What I Call Music-Based Comedy!
Phil McIntyre Entertainment
if.comedy Best Newcomer Winner 2007. BBC 4 and Radio 4’s COWARDS, Music on Mark Watson’s Radio 4 show. Tom Basden sings songs that he’s written and learnt, presents pictures that he’s drawn, taken or found and puts forward ideas that he’s sort of had and generally hopes for the best.
'Comedy genius' GUARDIAN
'Genre-saving stuff' SUNDAY TIMES
www.tombasden.com
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Jack Whitehall - Nearly Rebellious
Chambers Management
World Premiere
Jack’s always wanted to be a real man, like the ones in the audience at Top Gear, but unfortunately he likes Smirnoff Ice and doesn’t look good with his shirt off.
'Shoo-in for stardom' EVENING STANDARD
'Sickeningly young wunderkind' TIME OUT
This show is suitable for over 14s only.
www.jackwhitehall.com | www.chambersmgt.com
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Jon Richardson: This Guy at Night
Off The Kerb Productions | Jon Richardson
World Premiere
The if.comedy newcomer nominee and Chortle award winner 2008 returns to Edinburgh. Alone with his thoughts for a year, he is now ready to unleash the funniest of them.
'A true star.' LIST
'Could well be the best comic of his generation' HERALD
Please note: this show is suitable for over 16s only.
www.offthekerb.co.uk
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Nick Doody: Schizo
Nick Doody | Nick Doody
Screw you, grey area! What’s the good in seeing two sides to every argument if both
of them make you angry? It’s time to see the smaller picture. In his fourth year at the
Fringe, acclaimed stand-up Nick Doody does away with the nuances of subtlety.
'Simply the best unadulterated, gimmick-free hour of pure stand-up'
***** CHORTLE
'You will see many shows before you see another comic hit so hard with such grace…quite brilliant' ***** SCOTSMAN
Please note: this show is suitable for over 16s only.
www.oldmanmanagement.com
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Ashley Hames: Confessions of a Sex Reporter
Phil McIntyre Entertainment | Ashley Hames
World Premiere
Bravo’s Sin Cities star Ashley Hames has blazed a toxic trail through a minefield of
debauchery. Everyone’s favourite sexual guinea pig explains exactly why he had
his scrotum nailed to a plank of wood, and recalls life in the danger zone of porn shoots,
orgies, fetish nights and gang bangs.
'Ashley Hames stands for everything that is bad in today’s society' CHANNEL 4.COM
'Irresponsible, insane but inspired, the Queen should present Ashley Hames with
a knighthood and a straightjacket... he is equally deserving of both' PIERS HERNU
Over 18s Only
www.thesexreporter.tv
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