2014 Edinburgh Fringe
Twins
Jack Barry and Annie McGrath are completely identical twins. Come and see them grapple with their debut hour, an attempted sketch comedy show. 'A future in comedy' (Chortle.co.uk). 'Truly great stuff' (ThreeWeeks). 'Jack Barry and Annie McGrath have undeniable comic chemistry, bouncing off each other with a genuine ease and charm that many double-acts will struggle to emulate' (Fest). Developed with Berk's Nest.
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The Annie McGrath three minute interview
Annie McGarth is performing at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe with her twin, Jack Barry. Having spoken to Jack already we thought it was only fair to get Annie's side of things. So Martin Walker emailed a short set of questions - and received the following answers.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 9th July 2014Best sketch and character comedy at the 2014 Fringe
Having covered the best stand-up comedy shows and the best free comedy shows at the Fringe this year, it's now time for some sketch and character comedy recommendations.
Laugh Out London, 9th July 2014The Jack Barry three minute interview
Jack Barry is probably the only stand up on the circuit with a degree in Chinese. Martin Walker asks if the degree has ever done him any good and, more importantly, about his part in the two shows he is bringing to this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 1st July 2014More details
Jack Barry and Annie McGrath are completely identical twins. Here they present their debut show; an hour of implied reluctance, pseudo-animosity, self-deprecation, offbeat charm, and a few theatrical scenes.
Come and see the twins grapple with their debut hour, an attempted sketch comedy show. In Annie McGrath - every bit the cherubic churl - Twins have a unique and curiously endearing half. Never shy of dodging a predictable punch-line, she is a fearless navigator of the off-beat. Beside her, Jack Barry takes 'gormlessness' into new territory. Fuelled by flights of fancy, constant deviation, and spontaneous drollery, Barry is every bit the natural humourist.
Together, they form one of the most unique, curious, and exciting new double-acts around. Twins is their attempted sketch show, a divergent mish-mash of sketches, concerns, and discussions that concern those sketches.
The pair met whilst at University, appearing at the Fringe for the first time in 2010 as part of The Leeds Tealights: For Your Sins (National Student Best Student Sketch Group). Both were instrumental in helping shift the tide away from the 'traditionally successful' student revue shows, and gained critical acclaim for their work as part of Leeds' 2011 and 2012 Fringe hours.
Away from Twins, both work as solo performers. At last years Fringe Jack Barry appeared in Pleasance's Comedy Reserve, and this year is a part of The Comedy Zone - previous performers include Harry Hill, Ross Noble, Stewart Lee, Dave Gorman, and Simon Munnery.
Annie McGrath is the daughter of writer and comedian Rory McGrath - appearing at the Fringe in Bridge Over Trouble Lager - Volume 2 (18:00; Assembly Rooms). Jack Barry is the son of financial manager Ian Barry - who will be visiting his son during the festival.
Elsewhere in the Fringe Twins appears in The Circus at 22:30; Assembly George Square.
Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 31st Jul 2014 | 16:00 | The Blind Poet |
| 1st Aug 2014 | 16:00 | The Blind Poet |
| 2nd Aug 2014 | 16:00 | The Blind Poet |
| 3rd Aug 2014 | 16:00 | The Blind Poet |
| 4th Aug 2014 | 16:00 | The Blind Poet |
| 5th Aug 2014 | 16:00 | The Blind Poet |
| 6th Aug 2014 | 16:00 | The Blind Poet |
| 7th Aug 2014 | 16:00 | The Blind Poet |
| 8th Aug 2014 | 16:00 | The Blind Poet |
| 9th Aug 2014 | 16:00 | The Blind Poet |
| 10th Aug 2014 | 16:00 | The Blind Poet |
| 11th Aug 2014 | 16:00 | The Blind Poet |
| 12th Aug 2014 | 16:00 | The Blind Poet |
| 13th Aug 2014 | 16:00 | The Blind Poet |
| 14th Aug 2014 | 16:00 | The Blind Poet |
| 15th Aug 2014 | 16:00 | The Blind Poet |
| 16th Aug 2014 | 16:00 | The Blind Poet |
| 17th Aug 2014 | 16:00 | The Blind Poet |
| 19th Aug 2014 | 16:00 | The Blind Poet |
| 20th Aug 2014 | 16:00 | The Blind Poet |
| 21st Aug 2014 | 16:00 | The Blind Poet |
| 22nd Aug 2014 | 16:00 | The Blind Poet |
| 23rd Aug 2014 | 16:00 | The Blind Poet |
| 24th Aug 2014 | 16:00 | The Blind Poet |