2015 Edinburgh Fringe
A Gala for Mental Health
Felicity Ward, Le Gateau Chocolat, Carl Donnelly, Bryony Kimmings & Tim Grayburn, and Mike McShane & Friends team up with the Mental Health Foundation for a unique benefit show.
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How comics are starting talk on mental illness (Link expired)
A number of shows - both poignant and funny - deal with mental health issues at this year's Edinburgh Fringe. Siobhan Smith talked to four comedians and performers - Felicity Ward, Fern Brady, John Robertson and Pierre Novellie - about how they're trying to raise awareness, and why comedians seem to be more susceptible than most to mental illness.
Siobhan Smith, WOW247, 27th August 2015Scheme helping artists going it alone approved
The One-Person Production Network is an 'informal fraternity' of solo performers 'who latched on to each other for support'.
Nick Clark, The Independent, 15th August 2015More details
Felicity Ward, Le Gateau Chocolat, Carl Donnelly, Bryony Kimmings & Tim Grayburn, and Mike McShane & Friends team up with the Mental Health Foundation for a unique benefit show, in association with the Pleasance, the Scotsman and See Me, Scotland's programme to tackle mental health stigma and discrimination.
A Gala For Mental Health will bring together a host of top Fringe performers who are exploring mental health issues in their work, while raising money for one of the country's leading mental health charities. Hosted by Felicity Ward, the night will include a tribute to the late Robin Williams by improv stars led by Mike McShane, plus comedy, theatre and music.
All proceeds will go to the Mental Health Foundation.
Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 16th Aug 2015 | 22:15 | Pleasance Courtyard |