2014 Edinburgh Fringe

Jess Robinson: Mighty Voice

  • Comedy (music / cabaret)
  • 9:40pm (60 mins)
  • 30 & 31 Jul; 1-10 & 12-25 Aug 2014
  • Pleasance Dome
  • £8 - £11.50
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23: Pleasance Dome

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Join the star of BBC1's Dead Ringers, Impressions Show, and Jim Cartwright's Little Voice for a sublime hour of laughter as she impersonates everyone from classic Hollywood stars to pampered pop celebs. Discover why Jess is a mimic (her overbearing Jewish mother) and learn some impressions so you can impress your mates. Featuring live accompaniment from fabulous flame-haired Kirsty Newton (Arthur Smith Sings Leonard Cohen). With a mind-boggling, show-stopping finale extravaganza, come see Liza Minnelli rapping with Nicki Minaj, Shirley Bassey singing Nirvana, Jessie J in a sing off with Bjork and much more! 'Terrific' (Times).

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Fringe Review at The Pleasance

The Pleasance is still rooted primarily at the Courtyard and the Dome. These are two very different venues. The Courtyard is just that - a courtyard, with outdoor bars and catering (an indoor bar as well) and an often crowded, outdoor festival feel.

Fringe Review, 1st August 2014

The Jess Robinson three minute interview

Jess Robinson has toured the country with Joan Collins playing her daughter in Full Circle, as well as playing countless leading roles in major productions. On TV and radio she's appeared on The Now Show, 15 Minute Musicals, Dead Ringers and several other primetime shows. Martin Walker asks about her Edinburgh Festival Fringe outing.

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 2nd July 2014

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Jess Robinson, the star of BBC1's Dead Ringers, Impressions Show, and the UK tour of Jim Cartwright's Little Voice, is proud to present her debut solo show at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Join Jess for a sublime hour of music and laughter as she impersonates everyone from classic Hollywood stars to pampered pop celebs. Discover why she is a mimic (her overbearing Jewish mother) and learn some impressions yourself so you can impress your mates. You may never be yourself again...

This highly entertaining show also features live accompaniment and original songs from Jess' fabulous flame-haired Musical Director Kirsty Newton (Arthur Smith Sings Leonard Cohen) and in a mind-boggling, show-stopping finale extravaganza which involves Jess impersonating 40 different singers, come see Liza Minnelli rapping with Nicki Minaj, Shirley Bassey singing Nirvana, Jessie J in a sing off with Björk and much more!

As an actress Jess has appeared in both plays and musicals. She toured the UK recently in Jim Cartwright's Little Voice and starred with Joan Collins in Full Circle playing Joan's daughter. She played Ophelia in Hamlet - The Musical! (Richmond Theatre and Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2010), Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz and The Queen Of Hearts for the Les Enfants Terribles' production of Alice In Wonderland.

She has appeared on numerous shows for Radio 4, including the Sony Award winning The Secret World, The Now Show and Fifteen Minute Musicals and also several of the Doctor Who audio episodes.

Her television work includes Dead Ringers, The Impressions Show, Spoof!, The Slammer and Scoop! for the BBC. She also co-wrote and starred in her own sketches for ITV's Comedy Cuts.

She is also the voice of CBBCs Horrible Histories and provided the core female impressions for CBBC's HEDZ! And ITV's Headcases.

Kirsty Newton has worked on many popular shows including Arthur Smith Sings Leonard Cohen, Rich Hall's Hoedown, Mitch Benn & The Distractions, and The Comedy Store Players.

Nick Doody is writer on the Sony Award-winning Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive. Other credits include 8 out of 10 Cats, Have I Got News For You, Mock the Week, The Now Show and The News Quiz.

Rohan Acharya is accomplished producer and director and has a huge number of TV and theatre credits to his name, including BBC Three's White Van Man and Brendon Burns' Edinburgh Comedy Award winning show, So I Suppose This is Offensive Now!

Performances

Date Time Venue
30th Jul 2014 21:40 Pleasance Dome
31st Jul 2014 21:40 Pleasance Dome
1st Aug 2014 21:40 Pleasance Dome
2nd Aug 2014 21:40 Pleasance Dome
3rd Aug 2014 21:40 Pleasance Dome
4th Aug 2014 21:40 Pleasance Dome
5th Aug 2014 21:40 Pleasance Dome
6th Aug 2014 21:40 Pleasance Dome
7th Aug 2014 21:40 Pleasance Dome
8th Aug 2014 21:40 Pleasance Dome
9th Aug 2014 21:40 Pleasance Dome
10th Aug 2014 21:40 Pleasance Dome
12th Aug 2014 21:40 Pleasance Dome
13th Aug 2014 21:40 Pleasance Dome
14th Aug 2014 21:40 Pleasance Dome
15th Aug 2014 21:40 Pleasance Dome
16th Aug 2014 21:40 Pleasance Dome
17th Aug 2014 21:40 Pleasance Dome
18th Aug 2014 21:40 Pleasance Dome
19th Aug 2014 21:40 Pleasance Dome
20th Aug 2014 21:40 Pleasance Dome
21st Aug 2014 21:40 Pleasance Dome
22nd Aug 2014 21:40 Pleasance Dome
23rd Aug 2014 21:40 Pleasance Dome
24th Aug 2014 21:40 Pleasance Dome
25th Aug 2014 21:40 Pleasance Dome

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