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2014 Edinburgh Fringe

NewsRevue 2014

  • Comedy (satire / sketch show)
  • 6:30pm (60 mins)
  • 30 & 31 Jul; 1-11 & 13-25 Aug 2014
  • Pleasance Courtyard
  • £11 - £16.50
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33: Pleasance Courtyard

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Nobody is safe: from Putin to Pistorious, politicians and celebrities alike come under fire in a turbo-charged barrage of bladder-threateningly funny songs and sketches brimming with punchlines. Frequently one of the best-reviewed shows of the Fringe. This Guinness World Record-breaking show is flawlessly delivered by four outstanding performers at lightning speed expertly accompanied by an onstage Musical Director, a post previously held by Bill Bailey. NewsRevue's exceptional writing, superlative performances and ever original takes on current affairs have made it a Fringe First winner and a Perrier finalist. 'I love NewsRevue!' (Joan Rivers).

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British Comedy Guide, 8th September 2014

Edinburgh Fringe 2014: our sketch show picks

So, you like sketch shows? Is that familiar faces, rising stars or complete unknowns? Double acts, threesomes or troupes? As our sketch selection below illustrates, the choice is endless. It's best to go to Edinburgh with a plan, and tickets for the shows you don't want to miss. Here are our sketch picks.

Innes McQuillin, Giggle Beats, 1st July 2014

The Alice Marshall three minute interview

Alice Marshall is a proper actor. Amongst many TV roles, she recently appeared as Mary Magdalene in The Jesus Mysteries for the National Geographic Channel and as 'Rain' in Skins. But comedy is also in her blood. This year she is part of Canal Café Theatre's long running NewsRevue, appearing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 1st July 2014

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Nobody is safe: from Putin to Pistorious, politicians and celebrities alike come under fire in a turbo-charged barrage of hilarious songs and sketches with punchlines that will have you in stitches. A regular Fringe favourite, NewsRevue is back for its 35th year to poke fun at all things topical.

This Guinness World Record-breaking show is flawlessly delivered by four outstanding performers (Mimi Edwards, Matt Lee-Steer, Alice Marshall and Will Mulvey) at lightning speed expertly accompanied by an onstage Musical Director, Michael Riley - a post previously held by Bill Bailey.

NewsRevue's exceptional writing and original takes on current affairs mean you can expect the very best of British satire. Looking back over the biggest events of the year and those that are coming up - expect Scottish Independence to be a big theme - this year's NewsRevue is directed by Christopher Jefferies.

The show is acknowledged as a highly successful springboard for all the incredible talents involved, many of whom started their careers on the show before scaling great comedy heights. Described by Chortle as 'a rite of passage for all comedy new-comers' previous alumni include: Rory Bremner, Reece Shearsmith, Alistair McGowan, Bill Bailey, Michelle Collins, Zoe Lyons, Nick Helm, Cariad Lloyd, Bridget Christie, Gemma Arrowsmith, Sarah-Louise Young, Lorna Watson, Gemma Whelan, Luke Toulson and Sara Pascoe.

NewsRevue's accolades include the Guinness World Record for Longest Running Live Comedy Show, a Fringe First and a Perrier nomination.

Performances

Date Time Venue
30th Jul 2014 18:30 Pleasance Courtyard
31st Jul 2014 18:30 Pleasance Courtyard
1st Aug 2014 18:30 Pleasance Courtyard
2nd Aug 2014 18:30 Pleasance Courtyard
3rd Aug 2014 18:30 Pleasance Courtyard
4th Aug 2014 18:30 Pleasance Courtyard
5th Aug 2014 18:30 Pleasance Courtyard
6th Aug 2014 18:30 Pleasance Courtyard
7th Aug 2014 18:30 Pleasance Courtyard
8th Aug 2014 18:30 Pleasance Courtyard
9th Aug 2014 18:30 Pleasance Courtyard
10th Aug 2014 18:30 Pleasance Courtyard
11th Aug 2014 18:30 Pleasance Courtyard
13th Aug 2014 18:30 Pleasance Courtyard
14th Aug 2014 18:30 Pleasance Courtyard
15th Aug 2014 18:30 Pleasance Courtyard
16th Aug 2014 18:30 Pleasance Courtyard
17th Aug 2014 18:30 Pleasance Courtyard
18th Aug 2014 18:30 Pleasance Courtyard
19th Aug 2014 18:30 Pleasance Courtyard
20th Aug 2014 18:30 Pleasance Courtyard
21st Aug 2014 18:30 Pleasance Courtyard
22nd Aug 2014 18:30 Pleasance Courtyard
23rd Aug 2014 18:30 Pleasance Courtyard
24th Aug 2014 18:30 Pleasance Courtyard
25th Aug 2014 18:30 Pleasance Courtyard

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