2013 Edinburgh Fringe

A Complete and Comprehensive History of the Roman Empire in Less Than an Hour - With Jokes

  • Comedy (stand-up)
  • 1:45pm (60 mins)
  • 3-6, 8-13, 15-20 & 22-24 Aug 2013
  • Bannermans
  • Free
A Complete and Comprehensive History of the Roman Empire in Less Than an Hour - With Jokes. Ed O'Meara
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357: Bannermans

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From Romulus to Romulus Augustulus, over one thousand years of Roman history with jokes from a comedy award-winning history graduate.

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Horrible History...

If you go to the Edinburgh Festival and you have a lovely time and lots of fun, it's because you're not putting on a show.

Ed O'Meara, The Huffington Post, 7th August 2013

Performances

Date Time Venue
3rd Aug 2013 13:45 Bannermans
4th Aug 2013 13:45 Bannermans
5th Aug 2013 13:45 Bannermans
6th Aug 2013 13:45 Bannermans
8th Aug 2013 13:45 Bannermans
9th Aug 2013 13:45 Bannermans
10th Aug 2013 13:45 Bannermans
11th Aug 2013 13:45 Bannermans
12th Aug 2013 13:45 Bannermans
13th Aug 2013 13:45 Bannermans
15th Aug 2013 13:45 Bannermans
16th Aug 2013 13:45 Bannermans
17th Aug 2013 13:45 Bannermans
18th Aug 2013 13:45 Bannermans
19th Aug 2013 13:45 Bannermans
20th Aug 2013 13:45 Bannermans
22nd Aug 2013 13:45 Bannermans
23rd Aug 2013 13:45 Bannermans
24th Aug 2013 13:45 Bannermans

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On to Bannermans for A Complete History of the Roman Empire (abridged title) with Ed O'Meara. Always a bit difficult when the audience indicates that they're possible history buffs. There is that slight look of terror like that on the face of a supply teacher suspecting that his pupils know more than he does. He seemed to be surprised that he's been getting full houses - it certainly was the busiest (free)show I've been to. Not that surprised myself as history - especially ancient - especially Roman - has never been sexier (not much of statement, I know!) So with that he might have to up the ante a bit - is there anyone on this planet now that doesn't know Caligula translates as 'little boots'? Still if you have a scant knowledge of Roman history and want a quick crammer with plenty of non-offensive, groan-worthy jokes this would be right up your via. A bit in the 'Horrible Histories' vein so also perfect for 'that' kind of older child.

GirlwithEdinburghTattoo

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