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Almost 10

Almost 10

Tangram Theatre Company

UK Premiere

Theatre
1255 - 1355
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Nine-year-old Rachel is not sweet, not innocent and not polite. With sidekick Hortense, she’s on a mission to reach double figures. Will she make it?
Acclaimed comic monologue for adults about being a child. Daniel Goldman
directs the UK premiere of this show with over 250 European performances.

'We’re in love. A brilliant surprise. Bravo!' PARISCOPE - FRANCE

Please note: this show contains adult material
'Deliciously bittersweet, you’ll rediscover your childhood' LE POINT - FRANCE

www.tangramtheatre.co.uk

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Destination GB

Destination GB

Lost Banditos

UK Premiere

Theatre
1405 - 1505
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Bring your passports for a very foolish and very serious take on the efforts of the English to outsmart a gang of illegal immigrants who arrive damp in Dover. Visual, physical theatre that intermingles clowning, pathos and enthusiastic storytelling. Filled with love, friendship and the inability to swim.

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Icarus 2.0

Icarus 2.0

Camden People's Theatre

England  |  World Premiere

Theatre
1525 - 1625
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Hidden away on a council estate a reclusive geneticist has grown himself a son in a jar, in the hope that he might teach it to fly. A funny, twisted and moving story of paternal love by 2008 Fringe First Award winners.

'…A small thing of transient beauty' FINANCIAL TIMES

'…A truly ‘total theatre’ that engages head, heart and soul' ANIMATIONS ONLINE

www.cptheatre.co.uk

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Brian Gittins: Roadside Cafe Owner

Brian Gittins: Roadside Cafe Owner

Siobhan Rhodes & United Agents – Festival Highlights

Comedy
1645 - 1745
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In 3 years on the circuit, Brian, has written 14 jokes. He’s run them past his wife, Cheryl. She said they had ‘disappointing punchlines.’ He gave himself 5 years to reach the London Palladium (because he’s a man who likes a game plan). Unfortunately, Brian is now somewhat behind schedule.

'One of the best comedy characters of the decade RICKY GERVAIS

www.briangittins.com

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Mike Wozniak: Clown Shoes

Mike Wozniak: Clown Shoes

Mick Perrin for Just for Laughs Live

Comedy
1800 - 1900
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Mike is like a coiled spring. A new hour of stand-up from this if.comedy Newcomer Nominee. Time Out New Act of 2008, Chortle Best Newcomer Nominee 2009.

'Accomplished and consistently funny….his timing is immaculate… just could be the new comedy hero' TIME OUT

'Riveting' THREEWEEKS

www.mickperrin.com

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Tom Craine - Comfort Blanket

Tom Craine - Comfort Blanket

Bound and Gagged Comedy by arrangement with Comical Management

Comedy
1915 - 2015
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Star of the sell-out ‘AAA Stand-Up’ 2008, Rhod Gilbert’s tour support, ‘6 Music’ regular and the creator of BBC Radio 2 comedy ‘The Sharp End’. Tom Craine’s debut show peeks cautiously at reassurance. No stone is left unturned, although he may ask you to check for earwigs first.

'Dynamic energy, intelligence, razor sharp wit…vastly entertaining' THREEWEEKS

'Craine’s unexpected punchlines keep the audience on its toes' EDINBURGH FESTIVALS MAGAZINE

www.myspace.com/thomascrainecomedy  |  www.boundandgaggedcomedy.com

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Chris McCausland - 7 Strikes

Chris McCausland - 7 Strikes

Bound and Gagged Comedy | Chris McCausland

Comedy
2030 - 2130
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During his life Roy Sullivan was struck by lightning 7 times. That’s just mental!
How do you even compete with a story like that?... What’s the bloody point. The award-winning Scouse comedian takes a look at the eventfulness of life amidst Roy’s
incredible story.

'Be sure to catch the excellent McCausland – Critic’s choice' TIMES

'McCausland is the genuine article, a comedian with a true talent' EDINBURGHGUIDE.COM

Please note: this show is suitable for over 16s only.

www.boundandgaggedcomedy.com  |  www.chrismccausland.com

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Lloyd Langford: Every Day I Have the Blues

Lloyd Langford: Every Day I Have the Blues

CKP | Lloyd Langford

Comedy
2145 - 2245
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A brand new hour of stand-up from the International Man of Misanthropy.
Jokes, rants, grievances, anecdotes and complaints all delivered impeccably by an
irresistible curmudgeon. A show that tackles musicology, manners and downright misery
from ‘The Now Show’ and ‘Never Mind the Buzzcocks’ writer and performer.

One of the sharpest comedic minds
on the circuit GUARDIAN
A born banterer, Langford handles
swerve balls with ease STAGE

Please note: the show is suitable for over 16s only.

www.myspace.com/lloydlangfordcomedian  |  www.ckpedinburgh09.com

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Kevin Tomlinson: Truth or Dare?

Kevin Tomlinson: Truth or Dare?

Kevin Tomlinson

World Premiere

Comedy
2305 - 0000
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Brand new, highly original improvisation, stand up and sketch show. Based on true stories from the audience and spontaneous suggestions. From one of Britain’s most exciting comic talents, who has performed all over the world; Canada, America, New Zealand, Norway, Germany, Holland and Hawaii!

'Tomlinson reminds me of a young Robin Williams; you can’t fail to have a good time!' PARAMOUNT COMEDY CHANNEL

'Hilarious....Tomlinson has a sharp mind and undoubted talent!' SCOTSMAN

www.kevintomlinson.co.uk

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