United Comedy at the Edinburgh Fringe 6th - 30th Aug
In Edinburgh for the Festival this August? Come and see the following comedy shows at the Fringe featuring United Agents clients.
Doc Brown
Unfamous
Being human, we all have a desire to be special, to leave our mark. But how far would you go to be remembered? What’s so special about human beings anyway? Witness a lifetime of extremes as Doc recalls the remarkable events that for him should have spelt infamy, but only spelt unfamy. What led Doc to leave behind crowds of 40,000, sharing stages with Amy Winehouse, Lily Allen…? Why did he walk away from the star treatment, the adulation…? The Fringe provides a chance to see him explain his idiocy to about 50 people in an attic.
Pleasance Courtyard, 19:00, 4th - 29th August
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Frisky and Mannish
The College Years
Following their packed house, critically acclaimed, smash-hit 'School of Pop', F&M are back. Every great high school show needs a kick-ass college sequel. Now the dynamite duo are throwing down the intellectual gauntlet and inviting you to 'The College Years'. A thesis in pop dialectics focusing on collision theory, covering great pairings from Brandy and Monica, to Freddie Mercury and What’s-her-face Operabitch. 'Joyous' (Guardian). 'Undisputed hit of the Fringe' ***** (Herald). 'Wildly talented' **** (Independent). 'Pure exhilarating brilliance' ***** (Chortle.co.uk). 'A complete triumph' ***** (Time Out Sydney).
Underbelly, 21:00, 5th - 29th August
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School of Pop
If you missed the hottest show of 2009 it’s back for one night only in the cow. Frisky and Mannish reprise their runaway sell out schooling in pop madness. The prequel to their 2010 show ‘Frisky and Mannish - The College Years’ is a cabaret of pop’s biggest songs … twisted. 'White hot ... Slick, polished and accessible feel-good stuff ... fully blown superstars' ***** (Time Out) ***** (Mail on Sunday, Chortle.co.uk, Edinburgh Evening News, Herald, Time Out, Skinny, FringeGuru.com, FringeReview.co.uk, Hairline.org.uk, Edinburgh Festival Insider, YourFace, Daily Dust.co.uk, one4review.com).
Udderbelly, 23:30, 12th August
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Ginger & Black
The Chill Factory
Ginger and Black enter Her Majesty's Prison to hear the haunting, harrowing tales of the fallen inmates, turning their recollections into a fun-packed, colourful hour of musical storytelling. As featured on E4, BBC3, and BBC Radio 1, 2, 3 and 4. 'Superb' (Time Out); 'So sharp it's in danger of impaling the audience' (Guardian); 'Eri Jackson (Ginger) and Daniel Taylor (Black) have cultivated their deadpan and intelligent musical-cum-sketch-cum-character comedy into a fine art' (Chortle.co.uk); **** (Fest); **** (FringeReport.com); ***** (AllTheFestivals.com).
Pleasance Courtyard, 17:45, 4th - 30th August
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Idiots of Ants
The Red Button
Following 2009’s Edinburgh Comedy Award nomination, three sell-out Edinburgh festivals and appearing alongside John Cleese at the Montreal Just For Laughs Festival, the Ants (BBC1, BBC2, E4, Radio 4 and Chortle 'best sketch act' award winners) return from their UK tour with their fourth brand new full-length comedy show. Book now! ‘Rock‘n’roll hysteria meets sharp and brilliant comedy’ ***** (Time Out); ‘…Great, original, focused comedy writing, performed by a consummately talented foursome’ ***** (Scotsman); ‘Must see!’ (Daily Telegraph); ‘You leave utterly elated by this comedy cocktail’ (Times).
Pleasance Courtyard, 20:25, 4th - 30th August
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Lady Garden
Top Secret Gig
I don't know what you're talking about - what gig? 'One of the most exciting and laugh-out-loud funny young sketch groups' (Tim Arthur, Time Out); 'Naturally funny and cleverly subversive' (Metro); 'Six very fine comic actresses' (Scotsman); 'Frivolous and fun' (Chortle.co.uk); 'Gentle parody, well thought out satire and expert timing' (Times). Guardian 'best sketch' winner, Edinburgh 2009.
Pleasance Courtyard, 18:20, 4th - 30th August
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Lee Kern
Filthy Raucous Soul Bitch
Hotly anticipated Edinburgh debut. 'Original and unflinching' (Fix); 'Very new, very bold, very funny' (Adam Bloom). Parp parp! All board here for the exodus. With Jedward elected as our kings and with Katie Price and Alex Reid as our Zeus and Hera, Lee Kern is arranging an evacuation of the country for all like-minded people. Meet at Le Monde Basement (bring a coat). Destination: a brighter future.
Fringe at Le Monde, 17:30, 4th - 30th August
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Tim Key
The Slutcracker
Key (jaded; handsome) brings his award-winning lurid-as-hell poetical sh*tstorm back to Scotland for a strictly limited run designed to keep him alive as a presence in Edinburgh. Key (repugnant; studious) is the scaven poet-figure from Newswipe and isn't getting any younger. The show is a grimy confusion of poetry, clambering and refrigeration. Key (gallant; flawed) is trying to engage his longtime technician Fletch (gigantic glasses; good value) to wiggle his nobs. Key’s doing this as much for The Invisible Dot as he is for himself. Sell-out Edinburgh 2009, Sydney 2010, London 2010 and Melbourne 2010.
Pleasance Dome, 00:15, 16th - 21st August
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Horne Section
Yes, it's jazz-infused comedy time as a pioneering group of artists put jazz and comedy on stage together for the first time ever (definitely). Late, live and loud, these unique shows see the UK's finest jazz musicians collaborate with the Fringe's favourite comics. Part improvised, part honed, part performance, part party, Alex Horne and his Magnificent Band present people like Mark Watson, Tim Key and Josie Long doing their stuff, but backed and, indeed, improved by jazz. More than comedy, more than music, it'll be like the Blues Brothers, but more Jazz Cousins. Nice.
Pleasance Dome, 00:20, 9th - 14th August & 23rd -26th August
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Andrew Maxwell
Five Nights Only!
Edinburgh's favourite Irish comedian returns for just five nights! Book now. 'One of the most significant comedians working in the country today' (Independent); 'Fiercely funny and utterly invigorating' (Times); 'Ill-advised hedonism' (Scotsman).
Assembly @ Assembly Hall, 23:30, 17th - 21st August
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Sarah Millican
Chatterbox
'She can make a room rock with laughter' (Guardian); 'Watch her transition to national treasure begin here' (Sunday Times). The only criticism Sarah ever received at school was that she was a chatterbox. Still is. And now it's her job. She hopes the same fate didn't befall the school bike. Come spend an hour in her charming company as she brings you up to speed on how to celebrate your fortieth, how to pick the best pudding, and talks you through the five stages of tired. It's like having cups of tea with a dirty cow.
The Stand Comedy Club, 20:20, 4th - 29th August
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Nick Mohammed
Nick Mohammed is Mr. Swallow
All-new character comedy from star of Radio 4's 'Quarters', BBC3's 'The King is Dead', CBBC's double-Bafta-nominated 'Sorry, I've Got No Head' and BBC1's 'Reggie Perrin'. Total sell-out 2008/09. Critic's Choice: Times, Guardian, Independent, Time Out, New Statesman, Radio Times. 'Made me laugh so hard I was in serious danger of head-butting the person in the seat in front of me' (Scotsman); 'One of the most talented character comedians around... Superb' (Time Out); **** (Independent); 'Delicious... Mohammed is sharp with great comic presence' (Independent); **** (List) **** (Fest); **** (ThreeWeeks). ***** (Edinburgh is Funny).
Pleasance Courtyard, 18:00, 4th - 29th August
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Diane Morgan
Two Episodes of Mash: A Sketch Show by These Two People
Award-winning comedians Joe Wilkinson and Diane Morgan present their new sketch show. 'Blending the absurd and the sharply real with effortless ease, not dropping the energy or gag rate for a moment' **** (Sunday Times).
Pleasance Dome, 16:20, 4th - 29th August
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Adam Riches
Adam Riches Rides!
'Gloriously funny character comic' (Scotsman) Adam Riches returns with a brand new hour of 'raucous daftness' (Metro). Total sell-out 2009 'Rogue Males' ***** (Chortle.co.uk); **** (Times); **** (Scotsman); **** (Metro); **** (List); **** (Fest); **** (ThreeWeeks). 'Quite simply the best sketch show I have ever seen. Masterfully written, perfectly pitched and expertly performed with every ounce of funny lovingly splattered across the audience' (Chortle.co.uk); 'All a bit much, in a wonderful way' (Times); 'A hidden gem' (List ).
Pleasance Courtyard, 16:00, 4th - 30th August
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George Ryegold
The Ordeal of Dr. Ryegold
The Malcolm Hardee Award nominee returns. Pioneering stand-up comedy from the eminent physician and polymath. 'As sick as Jim Jeffries, but with the vocabulary of Stephen Fry ... some of the most hilariously bad taste lines of the Festival' **** (Chortle.co.uk); 'Piercing our brain sacks with images and similes which will linger long in the mind' **** (List); **** (ThreeWeeks); 'Comedy's answer to a burst colostomy bag' (Guardian); 'Wicked, twisted, deliciously dark' (Time Out).
Pleasance Dome, 22:00, 4th - 30th August
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Jonny Sweet
Let's Just Have Some Fun (And Learn Something, For Once)
- directed by Stefan Golaszewski
Edinburgh comedy newcomer award winner 2009, Jonny Sweet returns with a whole lecture series and a mid-level multimedia budget. Jonny recently peddled himself on BBC3's 'The King Is Dead', playing David Cameron for Channel 4 and Jared in Radio 4's 'Party'. **** 'Silly, wonderfully acted and perfectly scripted. Basically, what I'm saying is go and see it. Infectiously funny' (Time Out). ***** 'Unmissable' (List). **** 'Bitingly original' (Scotsman). **** (Independent). **** (Evening Standard). **** (Chortle.co.uk). Critics' Choice Guardian, Times, Telegraph, Financial Times, Time Out. Total sell-out 2007-2009.
Pleasance Courtyard, 19:30, 4th - 30th August
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The Three Englishmen
The Three Englishmen
Fresh from sell-out shows in London and Brighton, The Three Englishmen (Time Out Critic’s Choice 2009) are proud to present an unmissable hour of inspired sketches and music. Comedy to tickle your ribs, amaze your eyes, and make your heart sing! 'Sharp comic instincts' Chortle.co.uk). 'Quick wit and charisma' ***** (ThreeWeeks). 'Fiendishly funny… wickedly wry… a formidable comic force' (ExtraExtra.com). 'Very original and quirky… these guys could go on to great things' **** (RemoteGoat.co.uk). 'Well-written, punchy and clever… I came out grinning from ear to ear' (Spoonfed.co.uk).
Just The Tonic at The Caves, 16:45, 5th - 29th August
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Alex Zane
Just One More Thing...
Star of Channel 4’s 'Rude Tube' and 'Balls of Steel' and So You Think You’re Funny finalist 1999, brings his brand new stand-up show to the Fringe. He’s come a long way from a childhood spent dressing like Columbo, he’ll probably tell you about meeting Burt Reynolds, how to avoid witch hangings, bird strikes, his time at medical school and the day James Bond compared him to a plate. There’ll be other things too. 'Marvellously off the Wall' (Stage); 'Setting an example for a new generation of slightly fey men' (GQ).
Pleasance Dome, 22:00, 4th - 30th August
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