2011 Edinburgh Fringe
Comedians vs. Critics: The Match
The 'critics vs comics' football match returns to Edinburgh courtesy of Amnesty International and Fest magazine, with the critics looking to avenge last year's 3-2 defeat at the hands (and feet) of the comedians.
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Festival reaches its critic-al match
It was a grudge match that made the Old Firm Derby look tame. The annual Critics v Comedians footy clash took place at the weekend in aid of Amnesty International.
Tommy Holgate, The Sun, 18th August 2011Critics thrash comedians in game of football
A heroic team of critics totally thrashed the shambolic, rag-tag mess that was the comedian's football team.
British Comedy Guide, 14th August 2011Comedians due to take on critics in football match
The annual comedians versus critics football match is this Sunday.
British Comedy Guide, 13th August 2011More details
Amnesty are once again organising the much loved 'Comics vs. Critics' football match. Last year the comedians were over the moon with their 3 - 2 win at Meadowbank stadium.
In a game billed as 'such a grudge match they had to get Amnesty International to referee', most players showed respect for each others' human rights and played their hearts out for jailed Burmese comedian, Zarganar.
Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 14th Aug 2011 | 14:00 | The Meadows |