Edinburgh Fringe 2008
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Behind The Mirror
Ad Infinitum
Bizarre love tryst between a Man, his Fiancée and his mutinous mirror image... Lecoq-Trained Company Ad Infinitum bring you a very funny cartoon world of fast-paced, touching nonsense: an opportunity to see a rare type of exhilarating physical theatre comedy. “A well-observed, well-executed slice of entertainment”.
[Total Theatre]
www.theatreadinfinitum.co.uk | www.theatreadinfinitum.co.uk
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Pegabovine: Polite Club
Pegabovine
World Premiere
Sirs
Britain's politest comedy company respectfully request your attendance at a daytime soiree of songs, sketches and delight. "Witty and fast-paced" Scotsman. "Hugely inventive and rich in sparkling lines" Chortle. "Guaranteed to put you in a good mood" EdFestMag. ***** Three Weeks.
Yours faithfully,
Pegabovine, esq.
www.pegabovine.co.uk
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| £ 5.00 | £ 7.00 (£ 5.50) | £ 8.00 (£ 6.50) |
Zimbani
Avalon Promotions
World Premiere
In the 70’s it was “Star Wars”, the 80’s “Die Hard” the 90’s “The Matrix”. Now…Zimbani! The new buzzword in action, terror adventure. Zimbani - A totally demented new comedy starring Colin Hoult (Colin and Fergus), David McNeill (Laura Ben and Him) and Clare Warde (Touch Me, I’m Karen Taylor).
"Inspired silliness – great stuff" Chortle ****.
This show is also previewing at Pleasance Islington. For more information, click here!
whatareyoulaughingat.co.uk
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Isy Suttie: The Suttie Show
Avalon Promotions
World Premiere
Catch the ‘fantastic’ (Scotsman) musical comic after sell-out 2007 show. Ever-quirky songs, characters and stand-up from Isy, recently seen in Channel 4’s Peep Show (as Dobby), Radio 2’s Out to Lunch and as writer for C4’s Skins.
‘The best new comic I’ve seen for ages’ Frank Skinner.
‘Comedy with heart and soul' **** Chortle
whatareyoulaughingat.co.uk
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Watson & Oliver
Watson and Oliver
World Premiere
Following the phenomenal success of their 2006 and 2007 sell-out shows, Watson and Oliver are back with a brand new hour of wonderfully surreal sketches. ‘Superlative sketch show’ - Observer. ‘…a class act’ - Chortle. ***** - The Skinny. ‘exceptional comic performers…they are comedy evolution’ - Edinburgh Guide. Like some kind of really good delivery service, they always deliver.
www.myspace.com/watsonandoliver | www.mcintyre-ents.com
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Idiots of Ants 2008
Idiots of Ants
World Premiere
After a phenomenal first year Idiots are back with a whole new show. As seen on BBC Three.'Very, very funny.' Evening Standard. 'Marvelous. Grab your chance to see them before they leave the circuit for TV-land'. Time Out
This show is also previewing at Pleasance Islington. For more information, click here!
http://www.idiotsofants.com/
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| £ 5.00 | £ 8.50 (£ 7.00) | £ 9.50 (£ 8.00) |
Nick Doody - Tour of Doody
Nick Doody
World Premiere
"darkly hilarious…spellbinding warmth"***** The List "Quite brilliant" **** Scotsman 2007: "true comedy gold" ***** Metro "sharp, intelligent and satirical" ***** Chortle 2008: The world is torn apart by poverty, religion and war. Now, more than ever, we need a man who makes jokes about his balls.
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Jon Richardson: Dogmatic
Jon Richardson
World Premiere
The 2007 If.Comedy Best Newcomer Nominee, Chortle Award winner and BBC 6Music regular returns to Edinburgh with a brand new hour of 'effortlessly slick' (Scotsman) stand-up. 'Could well be the best comic of his generation' (Herald)
EXTRA PERFORMANCE ADDED ON SAT 23 AUG @ 23:00
www.offthekerb.co.uk
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Barbershopera
Toni & The Guys
World Premiere
The Eurovision Barbershop Contest is approaching. Our manly quartet fancy their chances, until their tenor does a runner. He must be replaced and fast; but with a warbling WOMAN??? Will the troupe make it to Ljubljana in one piece, let alone triumph at this prestigious event? Barbershopera is a new four-part harmony musical; expect laughs, tears and enormous vibratos.
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Dan Atkinson: The Credit Crunch and other Biscuits
Avalon Promotions
England
‘A Natural Wit and wonderful way with the crowd’ Metro ‘Sold-out shows in 2006/7. Dan Atkinson flicks two fingers to the man, unfortunately the wrong ones. Ends up looking very stupid. More fun than a log flume and less wet. If you need more reasons to come, then don’t bother.
dansdesk.co.uk | whatareyoulaughingat.co.uk

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