2016 Edinburgh Fringe
Mr Swallow - Houdini
Following his critically acclaimed portrayal of Dracula, Nick Mohammed's alter ego Mr Swallow is back with a magical, musical biopic of Houdini that he's definitely rehearsed this time. Definitely! **** (Guardian). **** (Times). **** (Independent). **** (Telegraph). **** (Scotsman). **** (Metro). **** (Evening Standard). **** (Chortle.co.uk). **** (List). **** (EdFestMag.com). Star of Ridley Scott's The Martian, Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie and upcoming feature Bridget Jones's Baby. 'Hilariously uninhibited and brilliantly executed... Mr Swallow is a character as enduring as he is comically irritating, as the ceaselessly creative Mohammed has proved over the years' (Chortle.co.uk).
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Best reviewed Fringe shows 2016
A list of the comedy shows at the 2016 Edinburgh Fringe that got more than 10 top rated reviews. Mark Thomas leads the list.
British Comedy Guide, 5th September 2016Ten must see Edinburgh Fringe shows I still need to see
It must be a good Fringe, we are halfway through and my list of must-see shows is now longer than it was when I arrived. Here's a run down of shows I'm still determined to find the time to see. In, I should add, no particular order.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 18th August 2016Festival news and trivia
From dodgy show promotion to a hipster invasion... we have the latest from the Edinburgh Fringe, including news of an injury, an arrest and a 'marriage'.
British Comedy Guide, 14th August 2016Brexit puts UK comics in the Thick of It at the Fringe
At this year's Fringe festival in Edinburgh, political comedy takes center stage. With recent upheavals in Britain, the country's comedians are scrambling more than usual to keep their material current.
Anna Russell, The Wall Street Journal, 11th August 2016BCG's Top Edinburgh Fringe Tips
BCG has looked through the 2016 Edinburgh Fringe programme and picked out some shows that look like they could be great.
British Comedy Guide, 4th August 2016Nick Mohammed on alter-ego's biopic of Harry Houdini
Nick Mohammed reveals why he might end up being dragged lifeless from the stage during his alter-ego Mr Swallow's ill-conceived biopic of escape artist Harry Houdini.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 1st August 2016Ten Fringe stars with very different TV roles
Anyway, here are ten acts at the Fringe who you may know from other TV shows, stand-up appearances not counted.
Chortle, 22nd July 2016Nick Mohammed interview
Mr Swallow is back with his magical, musical biopic of Harry Houdini.
Nick Mohammed, The List, 22nd July 2016Don't miss a trick
Looking for laughter-filled illusions? Or more practical magic? Pick a show, any show, with our scale of magicians, from "funny" to "mind-boggling".
Ben Williams, Fest Mag, 20th July 201620 sketch & Fringe character comedy recommendations
One of the great joys of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the chance to see an assortment of mad weirdos push comedy to new levels with inventive new characters and brilliant new sketch narratives that offer something different to the great stand-up also on offer. But who to see that is an example of the previous paragraph? Well, you're in luck because here are our picks of the best sketch and character comedy at the Edinburgh Fringe 2016.
Laugh Out London, 11th July 2016Best comedy shows at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016
What to find the biggest laughs, from Daniel Kitson at The Stand to James Acaster at Pleasance Courtyard
Brian Donaldson, The List, 1st July 2016Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd Aug 2016 | 19:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 4th Aug 2016 | 19:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 5th Aug 2016 | 19:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 6th Aug 2016 | 19:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 7th Aug 2016 | 19:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 8th Aug 2016 | 19:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 9th Aug 2016 | 19:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 10th Aug 2016 | 19:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 11th Aug 2016 | 19:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 12th Aug 2016 | 19:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 13th Aug 2016 | 19:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 14th Aug 2016 | 19:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 15th Aug 2016 | 19:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 16th Aug 2016 | 19:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 17th Aug 2016 | 19:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 18th Aug 2016 | 19:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 19th Aug 2016 | 19:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 20th Aug 2016 | 19:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 21st Aug 2016 | 19:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 22nd Aug 2016 | 19:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 23rd Aug 2016 | 19:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 24th Aug 2016 | 19:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 25th Aug 2016 | 19:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 26th Aug 2016 | 19:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 27th Aug 2016 | 19:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 28th Aug 2016 | 19:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |