2017 Edinburgh Fringe

Ahir Shah: Control

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338: Cabaret Voltaire

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Queues are forming for this Free Festival show, so you'll need to get there early to get a seat... but it'll be worth your effort. Control touches on some serious topics, but Ahir Shah hasn't forgotten to put jokes in too. There's loads of them fact - big laughs to be had.


In an age of global socio-political turmoil, Shah presents a show about freedom, fascism, complacency, complicity, resistance, and milk. Ahir's last show enjoyed packed runs at the Edinburgh Fringe, the Soho Theatre, and a national tour. In it, he theorised that we were being tugged in contradictory directions by a potential brighter future and resurgent worst of the past. These days, the past appears to be winning. He's got loads of jokes about it. 'Burning passion at his fingertips and the gags to back up his fire' ***** (List). 'Excellent' **** (Guardian).

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How liberal Edinburgh comics are panning PC

A new wave of comedians probing faults in leftwing politics provoke a crucial debate, but does their exaggerated antagonism hamper the cause?

Brian Logan, The Guardian, 25th August 2017

Why Fringe comics don't care about May, Trump & Brexit

In a sweaty Edinburgh cellar a bearded young comedian is telling us about the joys of deciding to stop being left-wing for a while. It is, we assume,
a joke. After all, the comedian concerned, Fin Taylor, spent his previous Edinburgh hour, Whitey McWhiteface, lecturing us about the woes of white privilege, albeit while owning up to being one of its beneficiaries. This is just another ironic pose, right, the precursor to some dismissive material about the usual baddies - Brexit, May and Trump?

Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 25th August 2017

Edinburgh Comedy Awards shortlist 2017

The nominations for the Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2017 have been announced.

British Comedy Guide, 23rd August 2017

A Scotsman walks into a bar . . . and satire sells out

Political animals are vying with comedians for laughs at this year's festival -- and Brexit is invariably the punchline.

Gillian Bowditch, The Sunday Times, 20th August 2017

Ari Shaffir's Skeptic Tank #299: But... But You're Blek

Loyiso Gola met me in Montreal to give me a bit of an introduction to South Africa.

Ari Shaffir, Ari Shaffir, 1st August 2017

Fringe shows to see on your lunch hour

Make the most of August with a midday dose of comedy, theatre or magic.

Rowena McIntosh, The List, 31st July 2017

Ahir Shah interview.

Impassioned political comic is back at the Fringe with another hour of gag-filled socially aware stand-up.

The List, 20th July 2017

Edinburgh Festivals 2017: our top picks

The Skinny team pick the books, art, comedy, theatre and music they're most looking forward to at this year's Edinburgh Festivals.

The Skinny, 17th July 2017

Edinburgh 10x10: 1. Children of the subcontinent

Ten comedians of Indian or Pakistani descent.

Chortle, 17th July 2017

BWW Q&A- Ahir Shah

Ahir Shah interview.

Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 14th July 2017

Best comedy shows at the Edinburgh Fringe 2017

We pick out the must-see comedy shows that are already giving us goosebumps of excitement.

Brian Donaldson, The List, 11th July 2017

Fringe 2017 - Soho Theatre Present

Highlights this year from Soho Theatre include the hugely anticipated Wild Bore.

John Kennedy, The Edinburgh Reporter, 9th July 2017

Performances

Date Time Venue
3rd Aug 2017 14:00 Cabaret Voltaire
4th Aug 2017 14:00 Cabaret Voltaire
5th Aug 2017 14:00 Cabaret Voltaire
6th Aug 2017 14:00 Cabaret Voltaire
7th Aug 2017 14:00 Cabaret Voltaire
8th Aug 2017 14:00 Cabaret Voltaire
9th Aug 2017 14:00 Cabaret Voltaire
10th Aug 2017 14:00 Cabaret Voltaire
11th Aug 2017 14:00 Cabaret Voltaire
12th Aug 2017 14:00 Cabaret Voltaire
13th Aug 2017 14:00 Cabaret Voltaire
14th Aug 2017 14:00 Cabaret Voltaire
15th Aug 2017 14:00 Cabaret Voltaire
16th Aug 2017 14:00 Cabaret Voltaire
17th Aug 2017 14:00 Cabaret Voltaire
18th Aug 2017 14:00 Cabaret Voltaire
19th Aug 2017 14:00 Cabaret Voltaire
20th Aug 2017 14:00 Cabaret Voltaire
21st Aug 2017 14:00 Cabaret Voltaire
22nd Aug 2017 14:00 Cabaret Voltaire
23rd Aug 2017 14:00 Cabaret Voltaire
24th Aug 2017 14:00 Cabaret Voltaire
25th Aug 2017 14:00 Cabaret Voltaire
26th Aug 2017 14:00 Cabaret Voltaire
27th Aug 2017 14:00 Cabaret Voltaire

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