2015 Edinburgh Fringe
Cardinal Sin
Cardinal Sin delves into the dark (or at least rather mauve-ish) world of papal intrigue and mystery in an hour-long comedy romp through the Sistine Chapel. Gasp at the tragic murder of a beloved cardinal! Cheer for our brave and intrepid heroes! Be at least partially satisfied with their madcap antics! Will the assassin be caught? Can the detectives do the detecting thing? Why don't they just call the police? Find out in this comic twist on the detective genre, which is guaranteed to bring a smile to at least three faces - don't miss out!
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Being called out for your sexism is not censorship
When I saw that the assistant editor of Spiked magazine had written an article for Chortle I almost exploded with raw sexual hunger. Barely able to contain my enthusiasm I ran across the room, tripped over my many volumes of Atlas Shrugged and hit my head on the coffee table, sending me straight into a coma - a magical dream world where Operation Yewtree itself is considered worse than Savile's crimes, global warming is a conspiracy of political double standards to raise taxes and Spiked magazine produce one article that isn't a steaming pile of turgid pig shit.
Benjamin Alborough, Chortle, 12th August 2015Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 17th Aug 2015 | 15:15 | Sweet Grassmarket |
| 18th Aug 2015 | 15:15 | Sweet Grassmarket |
| 19th Aug 2015 | 15:15 | Sweet Grassmarket |
| 20th Aug 2015 | 15:15 | Sweet Grassmarket |
| 21st Aug 2015 | 15:15 | Sweet Grassmarket |
| 22nd Aug 2015 | 15:15 | Sweet Grassmarket |
| 23rd Aug 2015 | 15:15 | Sweet Grassmarket |
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I went to this show on the spur of the moment, having been given its flyer, along with many others, by one of the actors in a crowded street. It is a matinee performance and was well worth the hour it lasted.
The writing could be a little sharper but I, and the rest of the audience, really enjoyed it and was drawn into its comedy by some excellent young actors. The lead actors may be new to the fringe but they have a talent for comedic timing and both mad and deadpan delivery. The lead actor Cardinal Kris delivered a strong performance which allowed the other Cardinals, male and female, to do a great job.
The show is free and I would heartily recommend it to families and anybody who is looking for some light comedy in the middle of the afternoon.