The Top 155 Shows at EdFringe 2015 - Part 3 of 11
Here's some more good shows.
Grace The Child: Playground Politics
Heroes @ Bob's BlundaBus, 16:30. August 8th-9th. Pay What You Want
Stand-up
In which a small child proves herself funnier than several adults.
Pleasance Courtyard, 17:45. Paid
Stand-up
In which Harriet tries to get through the show without falling victim to one of her many allergies.
PBH @ Cowgatehead, 22:15. Free
Concept
In which Alexander Bennett and Paul Savage play the ringleaders of the denizens of Hell in a silly gameshow.
Henry Von Stifle's Enter The Dragon
PBH @ Cowgatehead, 22:00. Free
Character
In which Paul Dance's stuffy alter-ego goes for a new World Record.
Hey, Check It Out! It's Tez Ilyas!
Freestival @ Cowgatehead, 06:00. Paid
Clown
This will show him.
Just The Tonic @ The Mash House, 18:20. Paid
Character
In which Holly becomes possessed by the spirit of her nan.
Honky Bonk History Of The Beatles
Heroes @ Bob's BlundaBus, 21:45. August 27th-31st. Pay What You Want
Clown
In which Dan Lees, Neil Frost, Ben Whitehead and Marny Godden pay tribute to a band from the 60s.
Pleasance Courtyard, 19:00. Paid
Stand-up
I gigged with Ian about ten times in the run-up to Edinburgh last year. Now not seen him in nearly a year. Don't know what happened. I miss you, Ian.
Imagine There's No Ben Target (It's Easy If You Try)
Heroes @ The Hive, 15:00. Pay What You Want
Absurdist
Ben's been off exploring the world. I reckon this is gonna be his "What I did on my holidays" show, kind of like Benidorm.
Pleasance Courtyard, 19:15. Paid
Sketch
Ah, man, these guys are so loud. They're really good, but they're really loud. Like, basically shouting.
Pleasance Courtyard, Times Vary. Paid
Theatre
My housemate Tanya is stage managing this. Their last show burnt down in a massive fire, but I think that was just a one-off.
Pleasance Courtyard, 18:00. Paid
Stand-up
In which Ivo pretends to be a crusty old Etonian, when we all know he's a sort of scampish, Dickensian cockney London boy. All together now! "The Loooondooon booooyyys!" Bloody love early Bowie.
Jack Barry: This Title Came To Me In A Dream
Pleasance Courtyard, 19:00. Paid
Stand-up
Jack's bought a football club to promote his show. I am also promoting it. This is the only thing I've ever had in common with a football club.
Pleasance Courtyard, 20:30. Paid
Stand-up
A very promising and exciting up-and-comer.
James Bran: Invisible Badminton And Other Dreams
PBH @ Cowgatehead, 12:30. Free
Stand-up
In which James reads a haiku about brushing your teeth.
PBH @ The Voodoo Rooms, 21:30. Free
Absurdist
James is part of Casual Violence, who I've not even seen. But I like him, so here he is.
PBH @ Globe Bar, 16:45. Free
Stand-up
Hopefully my recommending James will take the sting out of my simultaneously informing him that he's spelled leppydoptorah wrong, the big idiot.
PBH @ The Voodoo Rooms, 23:45. Free
Mixed Bill
Jayde told me a while back I would have a terrible Edinburgh unless I came up with a big publicity stunt. Haven't thought of one.
Underbelly Cowgate, 17:30. Paid
Stand-up
Jessie's new show is all about her new baby. Jessie, if you need anybody to look after the baby while you're doing the show, I'm available for story-reading and infantile magic.
Jim Daly & Miranda Dawe: That Silly Show
Laughing Horse @ The Jekyll & Hyde, Times Vary, August 8th-20th. Free
Stand-up
In which Jim raps about vegetables and Miranda sings about Disney.
Joby Mageean: Billy No Immune System
Laughing Horse @ The Newsroom, 19:30. Free
Stand-up
I shared a venue with Joby in 2013, he seemed a lovely guy. Saw his act recently, it's total smut. Really shocked me.
Underbelly Med Quad, 18:45. Paid
Clown
In which Jody impregnates an ironing board.
John Hastings: Marked From The Start
Pleasance Courtyard, 21:40. Paid
Stand-up
I've seen a 2-minute video of John posing for a photo and not realising a video is being taken. It's amazing.
PBH @ The Voodoo Rooms, 18:55. Free
Absurdist
In which John-Luke throws cherry tomatoes around in memory of his father.
John Robertson: Let's Redecorate!
The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6, 15:40. Paid
Stand-up
John's another loud one. When I met him in 2012 he was so loud I spent 2 years convinced he was a nasty man. Turns out he's great fun.
Jonny & The Baptists: The End Is Nigh
Roundabout @ Summerhall, 19:50. Paid
Music
In which Jonny and his guitarist, Baptists, play songs about the end of the world.
Joseph Morpurgo: Soothing Sounds For Baby
Pleasance Courtyard, 20:15. Paid
Character
In which Joseph impersonates a series of vinyl records, including one that manifests itself as a slatted window blind.
PBH @ Cowgatehead, 13:45. Free
Concept
In which Chris Gau, Paul Dance and James O'Brien talk nonsense and goof around. No idea what it's about.
Heroes @ The Hive, 14:00. Pay What You Want
Stand-up.
Hey, shut up, I need all the good press I can get. This show looks incredibobs.
