2015 Edinburgh Fringe
Lolly
Lolly Adefope presents her debut hour - join her as she masquerades her deep-rooted insecurities as character comedy! If you only see one show this Fringe, then please, please, take her with you? She loves meeting new people! Leicester New Comedian of the Year 2015 nominee. As heard on BBC Radio 4's Fresh from the Fringe, and BBC Radio 1Xtra, and as seen on Channel 4, BBC Three and Sky Arts. 'Promising newcomer' (Independent). 'Tipped by everyone in the comedy industry' (LaughOutLondonComedyClub.co.uk).
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Who are the Edinburgh fringe's funniest newcomers?
Jonny Pelham, Tez Ilyas and Lolly Adefope aren't among comedy's big names - yet. But there is charisma, fresh material and young talent to spare at the festival this year. Here are eight of the acts to watch out for...
Paul Fleckney, The Guardian, 19th August 2015Back to Fylm School
From Simon Munnery's Fylm School to Adam Riches' Coach Coach, there's plenty of movie magic to be found live on stage.
Ryan Gilbery, The New Statesman, 14th August 2015Fringe issue: Edinburgh, race and UK comedy
The festival's comedians were historically young, gifted and white. Now, shows by black and minority ethnic acts are popular, diverse and nothing to do with skin colour.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 13th August 20155 funny women to watch at Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Edinburgh. Home to the battered sausage... and a little known annual arts festival. Yep, every year for three weeks in August, thousands of performers descend on The Edinburgh Fringe Festival to try and make us laugh. And it can make, or break, their careers.
Norlisa Hanlon Rosslee, Marie Claire, 6th August 2015It's that time of year again...
Tiernan Douieb picks out 18 Edinburgh Fringe shows you probably shouldn't miss.
Tiernan Douieb, Giggle Beats, 2nd August 2015Faking Bad
For some comics, being deliberately bad is its own kind of comedy. Jay Richardson speaks to the self-saboteurs to find out why.
Jay Richardson, Fest Mag, 29th July 2015Fringe preview: the best comedy newcomers
Six of the best debutants seeking to make audiences wet themselves in August.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 24th July 2015Paul Sinha's Edinburgh tips
It is that time of year again, when people give you their considered advice on who you should go and see at the Edinburgh Fringe, whilst carefully hiding their real reasons for plugging the shows.
Paul Sinha, , 20th July 2015Six flipping brilliant comedians in Edinburgh
Every time you think we're over the super-outdated and, quite frankly embarrassing 'women aren't funny' thing, something happens that makes you realise that there's still pillocks who think otherwise out there.
The Debrief, 15th July 201511 character comics to see at the 2015 Fringe
Wigs, wigs and more wigs!
Ben Williams, Time Out, 10th July 201512 newcomers to see at the 2015 Fringe
The debut Fringe comedy shows we're most excited about this year.
Ben Williams, Time Out, 10th July 201520 sketch and character comedy
Last year saw a very healthy resurgence of acclaimed sketch comedy, including several shows among the big award nominees, and this year is looking equally promising. Here are 20 to watch out for.
Laugh Out London, 9th July 2015Fringe 2015: the best comedy shows to book now
From television stars to intriguing newcomers, a guide to the hottest tickets for August.
Alice Jones, The Independent, 11th June 2015More details
Leicester Mercury New Comedian of the Year 2015 nominee and rising star of character comedy Lolly Adefope brings her debut show, Lolly, to the Edinburgh Fringe.
Join Lolly as she masquerades her deep-rooted insecurities as character comedy! If you only see one show this Fringe, then please, please, take her with you? She loves meeting new people!
Lolly made her debut in comedy in 2014 and will soon be seen in a host of TV projects, including Josh Widdicombe's Josh on BBC Three, Channel 4's Digital Hijack, Sky Arts' Rotters (alongside Dr. Brown, Daniel Simonsen and John Kearns) and Jonny Sweet's Together for BBC Three. She was picked to appear on BBC Radio 4's Fresh from the Fringe in 2014, and has also heard been on Radio 4's Newsjack and The Now Show.
She is a founding member of the cult hit The Bearpit Podcast Podcast, created with fellow comics John Kearns, Mat Ewins, Adam Hess, Richard Gadd, Matt Winning and Fin Taylor, and is a regular performer with The Invisible Dot, including at the Fringe last year as part of The Invisible Dot Circus.
Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
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| 5th Aug 2015 | 16:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 6th Aug 2015 | 16:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 7th Aug 2015 | 16:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 8th Aug 2015 | 16:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 9th Aug 2015 | 16:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 10th Aug 2015 | 16:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 11th Aug 2015 | 16:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 12th Aug 2015 | 16:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 13th Aug 2015 | 16:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 14th Aug 2015 | 16:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 15th Aug 2015 | 16:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 16th Aug 2015 | 16:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 18th Aug 2015 | 16:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 19th Aug 2015 | 16:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 20th Aug 2015 | 16:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 21st Aug 2015 | 16:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 22nd Aug 2015 | 16:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 23rd Aug 2015 | 16:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 24th Aug 2015 | 16:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 25th Aug 2015 | 16:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 26th Aug 2015 | 16:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 27th Aug 2015 | 16:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 28th Aug 2015 | 16:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 29th Aug 2015 | 16:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 30th Aug 2015 | 16:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 31st Aug 2015 | 16:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |