2015 Edinburgh Fringe

Maxine Jones: Full Circle

  • Comedy (stand-up)
  • 8:50pm (50 mins)
  • 8-18 & 20-29 Aug 2015
  • Cabaret Voltaire
  • Free
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338: Cabaret Voltaire

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Maxine (RTE, BBC R4, Embarrassing Mother, Invisible Woman) plans to move back to the UK after raising sons in Ireland. What's changed? What has she learnt over her lifetime? What does anybody ever learn? Does everything always come full circle? Can she still cartwheel? Progress is a myth. Everything comes round again, from karma and fashions to the mistakes we make. But (despite the worries circling in her head, e.g. nearly 60 and no pension) going round in circles can be fun. 'Witty, warm and polished' (Brighton Review). 'Outstandingly funny' (Entertainment.ie). 'Top 10 feminist fatales' (Chortle.co.uk).

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After Embarrassing Mother and Invisible Woman, Maxine Jones returns to Edinburgh with Full Circle 'because everything comes round again and again.'

A few months off 60, Maxine has seen many patterns repeat and fashions return. Our whole life is a circle. People now apologise when they swear in front of her, just like they did when she was a kid.

To slow down the ticking clock, she has taken to running in circles at a local parkrun. Soon she'll be in the Women's Veteran's 60-65 age group. She'll slaughter them... If there are any.

Now she aims not to be good, but to be good for her age. Except in comedy, where she wants to be 'better than those young fuckers.'

After 25 years in Ireland, Maxine now wants to return to her native England. One thing is putting her off, while another is drawing her back. As her show comes full circle, will she?

Maxine has featured on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour and [i]RTE Arena[i].

Performances

Date Time Venue
8th Aug 2015 20:50 Cabaret Voltaire
9th Aug 2015 20:50 Cabaret Voltaire
10th Aug 2015 20:50 Cabaret Voltaire
11th Aug 2015 20:50 Cabaret Voltaire
12th Aug 2015 20:50 Cabaret Voltaire
13th Aug 2015 20:50 Cabaret Voltaire
14th Aug 2015 20:50 Cabaret Voltaire
15th Aug 2015 20:50 Cabaret Voltaire
16th Aug 2015 20:50 Cabaret Voltaire
17th Aug 2015 20:50 Cabaret Voltaire
18th Aug 2015 20:50 Cabaret Voltaire
20th Aug 2015 20:50 Cabaret Voltaire
21st Aug 2015 20:50 Cabaret Voltaire
22nd Aug 2015 20:50 Cabaret Voltaire
23rd Aug 2015 20:50 Cabaret Voltaire
24th Aug 2015 20:50 Cabaret Voltaire
25th Aug 2015 20:50 Cabaret Voltaire
26th Aug 2015 20:50 Cabaret Voltaire
27th Aug 2015 20:50 Cabaret Voltaire
28th Aug 2015 20:50 Cabaret Voltaire
29th Aug 2015 20:50 Cabaret Voltaire

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