2014 Edinburgh Fringe

Alpha Fail

  • Comedy (stand-up)
  • 9pm (60 mins)
  • 31 Jul; 1-24 Aug 2014
  • Jekyll & Hyde
  • Free
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At 6'3", Friel is probably the world's tallest man with small man syndrome. Why? Is it because the average arthritic pensioner could outbench him? Is it the result of sibling rivalry? Is it his determination to be seen as the masculine one in his gay relationships? Come enjoy the tales that turned an attention starved, middle child into one of the most obsessively competitive people you'll have the misfortune to meet. As you won't beat him, why not join him? 'Delivered with a delicious flair' (BroadwayBaby). 'Very easy to imagine this young man enjoying a very bright future' (ScotsGay).

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The Cormac Friel three minute interview

At 6'3", Friel is probably the world's tallest man with small man syndrome. Why? Is it because the average arthritic pensioner could outbench him? Is it the result of sibling rivalry? Is it his determination to be seen as the masculine one in his relationships with men? Find out at his 2014 Edinburgh Fringe show, Alpha Fail.

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 9th July 2014

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At 6'3", Friel is probably the world's tallest man with small man syndrome. Why? Is it because the average arthritic pensioner could out-bench him? Could it be the result of intense sibling rivalry? Or is his determination to be seen as the 'masculine' one in his gay relationships to blame?

Come enjoy the tales that turned an attention-starved, middle child into one of the most obsessively competitive people you may ever have the misfortune of meeting. He will do his best to make sure you won't beat him, so perhaps you should join him.

As a kid and teen, Cormac considered himself under-estimated by family, friends and foes alike. Determined to prove them wrong, Friel utilised his tenacity, spite and desire for superiority, before growing up to barely achieve even the lowest of their expectations... on a good day. This is set to be a hilarious show exploring the root causes of overly-competitive behaviour and how a competitive spirit will have adverse effects on adult life. So if you are an aspiring macho man, a sore loser or Monica from friends, this is the show for you.

Performances

Date Time Venue
31st Jul 2014 21:00 Jekyll & Hyde
1st Aug 2014 21:00 Jekyll & Hyde
2nd Aug 2014 21:00 Jekyll & Hyde
3rd Aug 2014 21:00 Jekyll & Hyde
4th Aug 2014 21:00 Jekyll & Hyde
5th Aug 2014 21:00 Jekyll & Hyde
6th Aug 2014 21:00 Jekyll & Hyde
7th Aug 2014 21:00 Jekyll & Hyde
8th Aug 2014 21:00 Jekyll & Hyde
9th Aug 2014 21:00 Jekyll & Hyde
10th Aug 2014 21:00 Jekyll & Hyde
11th Aug 2014 21:00 Jekyll & Hyde
12th Aug 2014 21:00 Jekyll & Hyde
13th Aug 2014 21:00 Jekyll & Hyde
14th Aug 2014 21:00 Jekyll & Hyde
15th Aug 2014 21:00 Jekyll & Hyde
16th Aug 2014 21:00 Jekyll & Hyde
17th Aug 2014 21:00 Jekyll & Hyde
18th Aug 2014 21:00 Jekyll & Hyde
19th Aug 2014 21:00 Jekyll & Hyde
20th Aug 2014 21:00 Jekyll & Hyde
21st Aug 2014 21:00 Jekyll & Hyde
22nd Aug 2014 21:00 Jekyll & Hyde
23rd Aug 2014 21:00 Jekyll & Hyde
24th Aug 2014 21:00 Jekyll & Hyde

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