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Stuart Laws on Stuart Laws Has To Be Joking? / Edinburgh Fringe 2024

Jim Keaveney2 years ago2 years ago

Performer, writer-director and comedy polymath Stuart Laws (nominee Leicester Comedy Festival Best Show, Comedian Choice Best Show) brings his most…

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Stephanie Laing on Rudder / Edinburgh Fringe 2024

Jim Keaveney2 years ago2 years ago

A comedy dance show about balance. Stephanie has a history of falling over a lot, accidentally kneeing herself in the…

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Polly Amorous & Esther Parade Q&A / Edinburgh Fringe 2024

Jim Keaveney2 years ago2 years ago

A high-camp, chaotic drag cabaret written and performed by iconic Welsh mother and daughter drag-duo Polly Amorous and Esther Parade….

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Michael Dalton aka Dolly Diamond on The Unburdening of Dolly Diamond / Edinburgh Fringe 2024

Jim Keaveney2 years ago2 years ago

Join Australia’s reigning queen of comedy cabaret, Dolly Diamond, as she works through decades of problems, peculiarities and personal challenges…

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Mustafa Algiyadi on Almost Legal Alien / Edinburgh Fringe 2024

Jim Keaveney2 years ago2 years ago

Mustafa Algiyadi is a comedian whose career spans stand-up comedy, improvisation and, after pursuing a PhD in mathematics, Artificial Intelligence….

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Nerine Skinner on The Exorcism of Liz Truss / Edinburgh Fringe 2024

Jim Keaveney2 years ago2 years ago

After her viral success with her Liz Truss parodies, receiving millions of views on YouTube, Britain’s Got Talent Semi-Finalist (The…

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Star Stone on Villain Era / Edinburgh Fringe 2024

Jim Keaveney2 years ago2 years ago

Villain Era is the debut multimedia comedy show by actor, playwright and producer Star Stone with direction from Ryan Cunningham….

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Ted Hill on 110 Percent Normal / Edinburgh Fringe 2024

Jim Keaveney2 years ago2 years ago

Acclaimed multimedia stand-up Ted Hill returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with a brand new hilarious and personal comedy show about…

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Plastic Jeezus on Leave Them Wanting Less / Edinburgh Fringe 2024

Jim Keaveney2 years ago2 years ago

Simon and Aaron are Plastic Jeezus, a deadpan musical comedy duo performing hilarious surreal and unique original songs. They’re heading…

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Louise Atkinson on She’s Got the Look / Edinburgh Fringe 2024

Jim Keaveney2 years ago2 years ago

In her brand new stand-up show, Louise Atkinson (Winner of Amused Moose Comedy Award for Best Debut Show 2023), revisits…

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