Fringe recommendations

[green&left]

Can't see the usual annual thread for this....

Seen previously Danny Bhoy, Stewart Lee, Andrew Maxwell, Scott Gibson, Bruce Morton, Daniel Sloss, Rhod Gilbert, Franky Boyle (W.I.P) all very good.

Any recommendations for new talent with similar humor to the above or anyone else I should check out?

[Jay]

Stuart Mitchell is supposed to be very good.

[CropleyWasGod]

This:-

https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/alice-marshall-vicious

My son's girlfriend, so obviously biased :greengrin

[Treadstone]

Stuart Mitchell is supposed to be very good.

2 for 1 on the same day as I'm going to see Bill Burr at same venue.

Recommendation shall be acted upon.

[Jay]

2 for 1 on the same day as I'm going to see Bill Burr at same venue.

Recommendation shall be acted upon.

His wife is a friend of a friend, she does the kids funbox stuff. Apparently he recently signed up for one of the tv shows, i think it was mock the week.

[Scouse Hibee]

Grant Stott has his own 1 hour show apparently

[Pretty Boy]

I'm going to see Max & Ivan again this year, very funny sketch type show. Saw them last year and looking forward to a new show. Getting dragged to see Russell Howard tonight but may yet fake my own death.

Few other things booked but names escape me, luckily they are on the calendar. Usually pick a few things once reviews start coming in. I try to avoid really established acts as well who charge regular prices as that's not really what the Fringe should be about imo.

[Moulin Yarns]

I'm going to


' Careful' with Horse

'FLIT' in the Real festival

Possibly Carol Ann Duffy, Now We Are 60 and Mark Thomas



BUT Recommend GRIT at the Playhouse 23rd August Saw it in the Concert hall in Glasgow. STUNNING

[Babyshamble]

Gone native in the royal oak.great show.

[1987kev]

Iain Stirling seen him last 3 years very funny

[Craig_HFC]

Iain Stirling seen him last 3 years very funny

He was Head Boy at my school when I was in 1st year. Would never have guessed he'd end up being a comedian.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Just a wee bit off the front please!

[CropleyWasGod]

I'm going to


' Careful' with Horse

'FLIT' in the Real festival

Possibly Carol Ann Duffy, Now We Are 60 and Mark Thomas



BUT Recommend GRIT at the Playhouse 23rd August Saw it in the Concert hall in Glasgow. STUNNING
I saw MT the other night.

Let me know what you think of it :)

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[easty]

I'm gutted I missed out on Stewart Lee tickets, sold out.

I'll be going to Tony Law, Hot Dub Time Machine and Piff The Magic Dragon.

Prob a load of other stuff too but I've not picked it out yet. I've saw James Acaster a couple of times and always enjoyed that.

[YehButNoBut]

Saw James Acaster tonight which was very good.

Jason Byrne tomorrow, Mr Laurel and Mr Hardy on Sunday & Larry Dean on Monday are next.

[BroxburnHibee]

I see Jollyboat is on again at Movement.

Silly but very enjoyable hour and part of the Free Festival.

[sleeping giant]

I'm my 44 years on this earth, I have never been to a festival show.
Pretty shocking really.

[CropleyWasGod]

I'm my 44 years on this earth, I have never been to a festival show.
Pretty shocking really.

I've probably been to 44 shows in any 2 years, over the past 20 :greengrin

Edinburgh splits at this time of year, between those like me who can't get enough, and those who can't wait for the last luvvie-train to leave for London at the end of August.

[YehButNoBut]

Saw James Acaster tonight which was very good.

Jason Byrne tomorrow, Mr Laurel and Mr Hardy on Sunday & Larry Dean on Monday are next.

Been to many shows over the years at the Festival don't think I've ever laughed as much as at Jason Byrne's show last night, was a brilliant show.

A must see I would say. :thumbsup:

[hibbybob]

Been to many shows over the years at the Festival don't think I've ever laughed as much as at Jason Byrne's show last night, was a brilliant show.

A must see I would say. :thumbsup:

I was at the same show.

I've seen JB quite a few times over the years and thought that was the worst by quite a margin.

The fact that it kicked off late and we were wet after queuing in the rain to get in might have tainted our opinions but I really thought his material was poor and lacked any structure.

Based on last night I wouldn't go back!

Opinions eh!!!

[CropleyWasGod]

This:-

https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/alice-marshall-vicious

My son's girlfriend, so obviously biased :greengrin
4 stars from the Herald [emoji4]

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[YehButNoBut]

I was at the same show.

I've seen JB quite a few times over the years and thought that was the worst by quite a margin.

The fact that it kicked off late and we were wet after queuing in the rain to get in might have tainted our opinions but I really thought his material was poor and lacked any structure.

Based on last night I wouldn't go back!

Opinions eh!!!

First time I have seen him live and had me in tears laughing all the way through.

If that was his worst yet I just wish I'd seen him at his best.

[HibbyDave]

Went to Dracula. Very good show. Also went to the hog wallops in the meadows..... Ok show with good acrobatics but a bit repetitive.

[BroxburnHibee]

Been to many shows over the years at the Festival don't think I've ever laughed as much as at Jason Byrne's show last night, was a brilliant show.

A must see I would say. :thumbsup:

Going on Sunday night.

[snooky]

I'm my 44 years on this earth, I have never been to a festival show.
Pretty shocking really.

I've only been to a couple of shows in my lifetime.
I went to the Tattoo for the first time last year. Brilliant, but I wouldn't go again.
I suppose it's because I don't like crowds.
Maybe that's why I don't go to ER so much these days :wink:

[CropleyWasGod]

I've only been to a couple of shows in my lifetime.
I went to the Tattoo for the first time last year. Brilliant, but I wouldn't go again.
I suppose it's because I don't like crowds.
Maybe that's why I don't go to ER so much these days :wink:

Trust me, there's plenty shows out there where crowds won't be a problem :greengrin

[cocopops1875]

Went to see Sage Francis & B.Dolan at the stand in the square, absolutely loved it and will be catching them again before they leave.
Also caught Scroobius Pips Distraction Pieces Podcast/book launch which I thoroughly enjoyed

[Godsahibby]

Off to the Faulty Towers Dining Experience tonight, never been myself but know a lot who have been and raved about it.

[Moulin Yarns]

Wind Resistance at Lyceum was 10/10

[SuperAllyMcleod]

I saw Trainspotting last night - very good and with the added bonus of "Jambo ****" written large on the wall [emoji4]

[grunt]

Wind Resistance at Lyceum was 10/10I'd love to see this! Think it's sold out.

[Future17]

Went to see Sage Francis & B.Dolan at the stand in the square.

Was awesome - as was Abandoman.

[Moulin Yarns]

I'd love to see this! Think it's sold out.

Try for returns. Usually a few.

[Galahibby]

I read this as "fridge recommendations". The really sad thing is, I actually opened it! 😳

Edit: I can't see past Zanussis 😜

[CropleyWasGod]

I read this as "fridge recommendations". The really sad thing is, I actually opened it! 😳

Edit: I can't see past Zanussis 😜
You're so cool

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[Godsahibby]

Had a Friday afternoon to myself so decided to take in a few of the Free Fringe shows. Walked out of one, another was pretty poor but absolute standout and well worth going to was a boy called Stuart Goldsmith at the liquid rooms annex.

[bigwheel]

Had a Friday afternoon to myself so decided to take in a few of the Free Fringe shows. Walked out of one, another was pretty poor but absolute standout and well worth going to was a boy called Stuart Goldsmith at the liquid rooms annex.


he has a good podcast on the art of comedy if you are interested....

[Godsahibby]

he has a good podcast on the art of comedy if you are interested....

Cheers will look out for that

[Galahibby]

Pete Firman is really good. Not normally a huge fan of magicians but he's really entertaining, and funny too.

[CapitalGreen]

he has a good podcast on the art of comedy if you are interested....

With the popularity of his podcast I'm surprised be still does free shows. I suppose some comedians prefer the the freedom that offers them.

Other top free shows:
Kieran Hodgson @ Voodoo Rooms
Richard Gadd @ Banshee Labyrinth
Lloyd Langford @ The White Horse
Rob Auton @ Banshee Labyrinth

[danhibees1875]

Daniel sloss
Pete firman
Abandoman
Joel dommett

They've been my pick of the fringe so far. I'm very much looking forward to seeing foil arms and hog again after they've been brilliant the last 3/4 years!

[Moulin Yarns]

I'd love to see this! Think it's sold out.


follow @iamkp on twitter she announces how many cushions* are up for sale at the last minute



*The cushions are exactly that, sit on the floor at the very front

[The Green Goblin]

Stuff I saw this year:


Strange Face - Adventures with a lost Nick Drake recording: Loved it.

Dark Tales: Okay.

Dream Dangerously - Neil Gaiman documentary film: Loved it.

Nosferatu's Shadow: One of the best things I have ever seen. Stunning. Go and see it.

[Moulin Yarns]

My Festival this year.

Wind Resistance was simply stunning.
Carol Ann Duffy and John Sampson, poetry and music. Entertaining.
Horse in Careful was very good and brave. biographic play.
Flit was well done but a bit too metaphorical.

In order of preference

Wind Resistance
Horse in Careful
Carol Ann Duffy and John Sampson
Flit

[snooky]

Fringe recommendations?
I suggest a Hotpoint Dyslexic :wink:

[BroxburnHibee]

Jason Byrne was excellent!

[overdrive]

Shows I've been to this year...

Yeti's Demon Dive Bar - it is a bit weird but quite funny in a Mighty Boosh sort of way. Too much audience participation (but I would say that as I was 'picked out'.)

Late Night Sexy Show - musical comedy. I was conned into going to this by my wife who neglected to tell me it involved a naked guy playing the guitar. Not that funny.

This Glorious Monster - sketch comedy. It has a League of Gentlemen feel about it. Quite good.

Adam Kay - musical comedy (the show is interestingly called 'Fingering A Minor on the Piano). I've seen him a few times before so knew what to expect - except the ending of the show took a very dark, sobering turn. Highly recommend.

[Mikey09]

Going to Stotty's show tomorrow night. Anyone been? Any good?

[adhibs]

seen a few of the pay what you want shows today and all where good in there own way

ahir shah @ cab vol. place was absolutely packed, show was based on modern life/social issues/politics, with plenty humor.

olaf falafel @ city cafe. completely stupid but enjoyable. hes apparently had success on vine and the show included a number of these he's recorded.

ari sharffir @ the hive. quite dark humor, which he warned of at the beginning, with plenty holocaust and abortion jokes.

overall ws a great mix with perfomers who i'd all reconmend.

[HibbyDave]

Grant Stott show was excellent! Mentioned May 21 st

[patch1875]

Daniel Sloss & Trainspotting tonight.

[Babyshamble]

Was at trainspotting earlier. Totally surreal experience . Highly recommend it. Don't sit next to the toilet like we did 🙈

[patch1875]

Was at trainspotting earlier. Totally surreal experience . Highly recommend it. Don't sit next to the toilet like we did ��

I ended up sitting about a foot from the toilet amazingly I survived unscathed while all around me didn't! Absolutely amazing show the guy who plays Renton was superb.

Daniel Sloss earlier was average I thought, bit disappointing as I was expecting more.

[Babyshamble]

I ended up sitting about a foot from the toilet amazingly I survived unscathed while all around me didn't! Absolutely amazing show the guy who plays Renton was superb.

Daniel Sloss earlier was average I thought, bit disappointing as I was expecting more.Got tickets for Irvine Welsh next sat.think it's a show about begbie.should be a belter .

[Mikey09]

Grant Stott's show was fantastic. Mentions of Scottish cup, buster Browns, Coasters and many more!! Very funny!!

[jax67]

Saw a band called Bookends. They're a Simon and Garfunkel tribute. Very good indeed. Venue 43, they are also doing a gig with a string quartet at the Featival theatre in January. Really are worth a visit.

[The Modfather]

Saw Simon Evans the other night, very good. Would highly recommend him. 👍

[CapitalGreen]

With the popularity of his podcast I'm surprised be still does free shows. I suppose some comedians prefer the the freedom that offers them.

Other top free shows:
Kieran Hodgson @ Voodoo Rooms
Richard Gadd @ Banshee Labyrinth
Lloyd Langford @ The White Horse
Rob Auton @ Banshee Labyrinth

Won the best show at the Edinburgh fringe today (aka the Perrier award)