2014 Edinburgh Fringe
Old Folks Telling Jokes
A show of comedians aged 55+. A sell-out at Dave's Leicester Comedy Festival and featured at The Pleasance, London. The line-up proves the old ones can be the best. Line-up includes Lynn Ruth Miller, 'a poster girl for growing old disgracefully' (Scotsman), Charmian Hughes, 'like Josie Long's mum' (Chortle.co.uk) and Lewis Schaffer, 'Controversial. Unpredictable. Recommended' (Time Out). 'Despite what some might tell you, it isn't all young bucks cracking gags' (Time Out). Line-up announced daily on Facebook - Old Folks Telling Jokes.
Featuring
Performances
Date | Time | Venue |
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31st Jul | 16.15 | Just The Tonic at The Grassmarket Centre |
1st Aug | 16.15 | Just The Tonic at The Grassmarket Centre |
2nd Aug | 16.15 | Just The Tonic at The Grassmarket Centre |
3rd Aug | 16.15 | Just The Tonic at The Grassmarket Centre |
4th Aug | 16.15 | Just The Tonic at The Grassmarket Centre |
5th Aug | 16.15 | Just The Tonic at The Grassmarket Centre |
6th Aug | 16.15 | Just The Tonic at The Grassmarket Centre |
7th Aug | 16.15 | Just The Tonic at The Grassmarket Centre |
8th Aug | 16.15 | Just The Tonic at The Grassmarket Centre |
9th Aug | 16.15 | Just The Tonic at The Grassmarket Centre |
10th Aug | 16.15 | Just The Tonic at The Grassmarket Centre |
11th Aug | 16.15 | Just The Tonic at The Grassmarket Centre |
13th Aug | 16.15 | Just The Tonic at The Grassmarket Centre |
14th Aug | 16.15 | Just The Tonic at The Grassmarket Centre |
15th Aug | 16.15 | Just The Tonic at The Grassmarket Centre |
16th Aug | 16.15 | Just The Tonic at The Grassmarket Centre |
17th Aug | 16.15 | Just The Tonic at The Grassmarket Centre |
18th Aug | 16.15 | Just The Tonic at The Grassmarket Centre |
19th Aug | 16.15 | Just The Tonic at The Grassmarket Centre |
20th Aug | 16.15 | Just The Tonic at The Grassmarket Centre |
21st Aug | 16.15 | Just The Tonic at The Grassmarket Centre |
22nd Aug | 16.15 | Just The Tonic at The Grassmarket Centre |
23rd Aug | 16.15 | Just The Tonic at The Grassmarket Centre |
24th Aug | 16.15 | Just The Tonic at The Grassmarket Centre |
Reviews
Press articles
The Lynn Ruth Miller three minute interview
Lynn Ruth Miller is 80 years old. A decade ago she discharged herself from hospital after being given two weeks to live, and so decided on a career in stand-up comedy. Martin Walker talks to our favourite granny gone wild.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 4th June 2014