2013 Edinburgh Fringe
Gyles Brandreth: Looking for Happiness
Just A Minute/One Show regular Gyles won multiple five stars for his last Edinburgh outing. 'Joy, deep joy' said The Scotsman. This time, with more hilarious stories from his life in theatre and politics, plus a little help from psychiatrist Anthony Clare, Freud, Frank Sinatra, Frankie Howerd and the Queen, award-winning raconteur and ex MP Gyles explores the secrets of How to Be Happy. This show should make you laugh (now and again) and could change your life (for ever). Book now. His last show was a sell-out. 'Incredibly funny, wildly indiscreet' (Daily Mail).
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Bursting with joy
Former MP, author and comedy performer Gyles Brandreth is on the hunt for perfect happiness.
Claire Smith, Edinburgh Festivals, 1st August 2013More details
When Gyles Brandreth set out Looking For Happiness, he started in Las Vegas and ended up in the psychiatrist's chair - with Dr Anthony Clare. What the great man taught him - plus lessons Gyles learnt from his time as an MP and Government Whip, and from unforgettable encounters with Margaret Thatcher, Frankie Howerd and Frank Sinatra - to say nothing of Prince William, Elton John and Sheikh Mohammed - is the essence of this unexpected 60 minutes of hilarious stories and practical advice.
Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 31st Jul 2013 | 16:20 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 1st Aug 2013 | 16:20 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 2nd Aug 2013 | 16:20 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 3rd Aug 2013 | 16:20 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 4th Aug 2013 | 16:20 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 5th Aug 2013 | 16:20 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 6th Aug 2013 | 16:20 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 8th Aug 2013 | 16:20 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 9th Aug 2013 | 16:20 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 10th Aug 2013 | 16:20 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 11th Aug 2013 | 16:20 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 12th Aug 2013 | 16:20 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 13th Aug 2013 | 16:20 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 15th Aug 2013 | 16:20 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 16th Aug 2013 | 16:20 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 17th Aug 2013 | 16:20 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 18th Aug 2013 | 16:20 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 19th Aug 2013 | 16:20 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 20th Aug 2013 | 16:20 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 21st Aug 2013 | 16:20 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 22nd Aug 2013 | 16:20 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 23rd Aug 2013 | 16:20 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 24th Aug 2013 | 16:20 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 25th Aug 2013 | 16:20 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 26th Aug 2013 | 16:20 | Pleasance Courtyard |
User reviews
Warm, feel-good comedy from a man of immense wit and intelligence. You leave feeling happy, what more can you ask for?
(James Spencer, BG Touring Ltd)