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Kai Samra & Matt Winning
An Avalon Edinburgh Festival preview.
Kai Samra combines an edgy stage presence and a confident delivery, talking frankly about the issues of today from an intelligent and fresh perspective.
‘Slick and confident’ Chortle
Matt Winning is a unique and imaginative stand up and character comedian. His eccentric and idiosyncratic act is a whirlwind of ideas.
'Charming and accomplished' ★★★★ The List
WHY? Two award winning comedians try out their latest material ahead of the Edinburgh Festival
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£10
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Steve Bugeja and Ray Badran
Steve Bugeja was crowned the BBC Radio New Comedy Award winner in 2013.
As seen on ITV2’s Love Island Aftersun and Comedy Central’s Russell Howard’s Stand
Up Central.
‘An eye for original comic detail that’s all his own’ The Guardian
Ray Badran is an Australian stand-up comedian and writer. Currently based in
London, he’s a regular at comedy rooms and festivals across the UK.
WHY? A night of new material ahead of this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe
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Alice Marshall & Mark Simmons
A RBM Edinburgh Comedy preview.
Mark Simmons is a one-liner comedian. He has supported the likes of Rob Brydon and Rob Beckett their national tours.
‘A talented comic with an artisan’s grasp of joke-writing’ ★★★★ Chortle
Alice Marshall is the winner of Best Comedy Show at Brighton Fringe 2017. Alice combines her own brand of clowning and storytelling to bring her weird and wonderful characters to life.
‘Character comedy at its rawest’ ★★★★ The Wee Review
WHY? Two comedians preview their latest material ahead of the Edinburgh Fringe
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£10 (£8 conc)
Gyles Brandreth - Break a Leg!
They say all political careers end in tears.
In Brandreth's case it's tears of laughter as the actor, author, ex-MP, One Show reporter and QI, Have I Got News For You and Countdown star is back on tour with his new show celebrating all things theatrical.
Without hesitation or repetition (and just a touch of deviation), the BBC Radio 4 Just a Minute regular delivers dazzling wit, wisdom, high drama, low comedy and hilarious name-dropping.
WHY? ‘A master raconteur’ ★★★★★ The Telegraph
‘Total joy’ ★★★★★ Scotsman
Suitable for ages 11+ years.
Courtyard Theatre
£20
Morgan & West's Magic Show for Kids & Childish Grown-ups!
Time travelling magicians Morgan & West present a jaw dropping, heart stopping, brain busting, opinion adjusting, death defying, mind frying, spirit lifting, paradigm shifting, outlook changing, furniture rearranging magic extravaganza!
Witness a mountain of mysterious magic, a hatful of hyper-reality, and of course a truck full of tricks and tea. Mixing brain boggling illusion and good old fashioned tom-foolery, Morgan & West present a show for all the family, where magic and silliness abound! Fun for ages five to 105!
WHY? 'Hilarious and good for all ages' Primary Times
'Hugely talented' ★★★★ Daily Mirror
'Superbly crafted' ★★★★ The Stage
60 minutes.
Courtyard Theatre
£11 (£9 under 16s)
Family and Friends (4 people) £36
Odyssey
Stranded war hero Odysseus must struggle against the odds to get home to his wife.
But can he battle his way through grumpy gods, naughty nymphs, monocular monsters and over a hundred sleazy suitors? All whilst wearing an Ancient Greek robe that looks suspiciously like a bedsheet?
WHY? The Pantaloons present a hilarious new verse adaptation of the most epic journey of all time
Presented by The Pantaloons.
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£15 (£13 conc)
Stephen Bailey: Our Kid
Everyone’s favourite ‘guilty pleasure’ (Daily Record), stand-up comedy star, Stephen Bailey is back on tour with his brand-new show Our Kid – a story full of Northern warmth, some working-class guilt and a bit of blue.
2018 has been an exciting year for Stephen. The past six months have seen him embark on his first critically acclaimed UK tour, perform a season at the prestigious Soho Theatre in London plus support Katherine Ryan on her recent sold-out UK outing. His friendly brand of gossipy humour has made him one of the Britain’s most exciting up-and-coming acts in comedy at the moment.
His recent and varied TV work includes him becoming the resident agony uncle on ITV1's Zoe Ball on Sunday and appearances on Five's Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side and Comedy Central’s Live at The Comedy Store adding to his extensive back catalogue of TV and radio work. Most recently he was the host of the reality show Celebs On The Farm on 5star.
WHY 'Stephen’s show was hilarious from the first line, and for the whole performance I don’t think a single joke died' ★★★★★ Voice Magazine
Age Guidence: 16+ years
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£14
Suzi Ruffell - Nocturnal
Star of Live At The Apollo, Live From The BBC, Mock The Week, Roast Battle and Live From The Comedy Store - Suzi Ruffell takes her sell-out and critically acclaimed show Nocturnal on tour.
If you don’t have anxiety, I don’t think you’re concentrating! Suzi is worried about everything - from someone breaking into her flat, to human rights across the globe, to her cat’s quality of life – and it’s keeping her awake.
Following last year’s critically acclaimed, sell-out run, this show is not to be missed.
WHY? ‘Excellent hour of Stand Up’ ★★★★ The Sunday Times
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Myra Dubois: Dead Funny – Edinburgh R.I.Preview
The acid tongued Myra DuBois presents a sardonic side-eyed look at death and at the theatre of grief.
An evening packed with so many laughs that you’ll R.I.Pee your pants.
‘Incredibly quick witted comedy’ ★★★★ The Scotsman
‘Trust us, you’re going to want to spend your fringe with Myra DuBois’ ★★★★ Edinburgh Festivals Magazine
‘Expect to be entertained’ ★★★★★ Broadway Baby
‘A display of caustic sensibility and razor sharp wit’ Scotland On Sunday
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