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Jayde Adams is Jaded

Cat Thomson — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 11:08:02 +0000

Lastminute.com Best Newcomer nominee 2016, Jayde Adams is back with a new show and it’s about popularity. Ridiculous in her pursuit of acceptance, Jayde has always found it hard fitting in and now fitting in is currency. Chortle Best Newcomer nominee 2017 and Funny Women winner 2014. 2016’s show gained five stars across the board.

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Manwatching

Summerhall — Wed, 16 Aug 2017 09:08:54 +0000

‘So I think it’s fair to say that most women almost definitely do masturbate. We just wait to discuss it until we’re in an oddly anonymous but public situation like this one’. A funny, frank, and occasionally explicit insight into heterosexual female desire, read out loud by a man. MANWATCHING begins with a male comedian

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Nish Kumar: Work In Progress

Summerhall — Wed, 16 Aug 2017 08:08:37 +0000

As seen on Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News For You, Mock the Week and QI. Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee 2015 & 2016. Rose d’Or winner – Best Radio Comedy. FEAST OF THE FEST is a fabulous fun-filled fundraising event at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe, celebrating generosity and the power of art.

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The Harry and Chris Show

Summerhall — Wed, 16 Aug 2017 08:08:17 +0000

After last year’s sell-out run of their debut show, Harry Baker (“Blistering Wordplay” ***** Threeweeks) and Chris Read (“Brilliant” Evening Standard) bring back their unique mix of comedy, melody, poetry and best-matery. Song topics range from pandas in population crisis to Robot Wars, as they bring their love and laughter to a world that needs

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Tommy Tiernan: Under the Influence (TBC)

Summerhall — Wed, 16 Aug 2017 08:08:03 +0000

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the headline act is to be confirmed. FEAST OF THE FEST is a fabulous fun-filled fundraising event at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe, celebrating generosity and the power of art. Raising money for Save The Children’s Child Refugee Crisis Appeal Fantastic performers and companies are donating their shows to FEAST OF

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Josie Long

Summerhall — Mon, 05 Jun 2017 02:06:19 +0000

Following last year's show Something Better, which opened at the Fringe and later went on to enjoy a sell-out nationwide tour, plus shows in the West End, Australia and New York; Josie is coming to Edinburgh this year for three silly late night shows. She thinks you should come.

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Slap Talk

Summerhall — Sun, 14 May 2017 04:05:28 +0000

Slap Talk is an epic tour de force, a verbal sparring match that is both funny and entertaining but also dark, complex and deeply unsettling.

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MANWATCHING

Tom Forster — Fri, 05 May 2017 01:05:18 +0000

A funny, frank, and occasionally explicit insight into heterosexual female desire, read out loud by a male comedian. MANWATCHING is a show about what one woman thinks about when she thinks about sex with men.

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Jonny & the Baptists: The Best of 2012-2017

Tom Forster — Fri, 05 May 2017 01:05:12 +0000

Celebrate five years of silly songs and satirical anthems from the multi award-nominated musical comedy stars. Six performances only – advance booking essential! Stars of Radio 4’s The Now Show and the BBC’s Live at Television Centre.

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