2016 Edinburgh Fringe
Geoff Norcott: Conswervative
A trade unionist's son who grew up on a council estate, Geoff Norcott is wondering how he ended up leaning to the right. A motley South London upbringing may be the root of his more provocative views in this brand new 'satirically incisive' (Scotsman) hour of stand-up. 'Norcott is an absolute tonic' **** (Telegraph). 'Master of anecdotal story-telling' **** (Edinburgh Festivals). 'Genuine iconoclast... more importantly he makes it funny' (Chortle.co.uk). Writing credits include Channel 4's Alternative Election Night, The Sarah Millican Television Programme, 8 Out of 10 Cats and The Now Show.
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After Brexit, the fury of the Fringe
Five weeks before the start of the festival, comedians found all their material to be desperately, pointlessly out of date. Just as Brexit was a bloody nose to a complacent, aloof political establishment, the comedy set also got a knock this year.
Tom Slater, Spiked, 26th August 2016After Brexit, the fury of the Fringe
In Edinburgh, liberal comics' contempt for the masses has been laid bare.
Tom Slater, Spiked, 26th August 2016Fringe festival news and stories
As we near the end of the 2016 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, here are some dispatches from the city. We've got some heckler videos for you, interesting stories from acts, and a few pictures to share.
British Comedy Guide, 25th August 2016What happened when a Tory comic met a lefty comic?
When Geoff Norcott met Jonathan Pie.
Ben Williams, i Newspaper, 15th August 2016Geoff Norcott: Edinburgh Fringe 2016 interview
Geoff Norcott interview.
Laugh Out London, 13th August 2016Brexit puts UK comics in the Thick of It at the Fringe
At this year's Fringe festival in Edinburgh, political comedy takes center stage. With recent upheavals in Britain, the country's comedians are scrambling more than usual to keep their material current.
Anna Russell, The Wall Street Journal, 11th August 2016What it's like being the only pro-Tory comic at Fringe
At one of my previews, a woman in the audience presumed I must be a character act. She was laughing throughout - for all the wrong reasons.
Geoff Norcott, The Independent, 10th August 2016Ten most controversial acts at Edinburgh Fringe 2016
Comedy on TV and in the clubs is safe and inoffensive. Comedy at the Edinburgh Fringe is no different, because most of the shows don't exist for your benefit. They're being staged in the hopes of grabbing the attention of industry bigwigs and broadcasters. So, it makes sense to be as bland and agreeable as possible, because that's what the real target audience - i.e. people who can help your showbiz career - seem to be looking for. However, not everyone at the Fringe is pandering. Not everyone is desperate to be liked and accepted. And provocative performers haven't gone extinct just yet. If you want politically incorrect jokes, to be taken out of your comfort zone, or to hear someone challenge social orthodoxies, then here's ten acts I'd recommend you go and see at Edinburgh Fringe 2016. If you're a bit of a pussy, though, then best avoid all of these.
Jay Islaam, The Huffington Post, 9th August 2016How do you make both sides laugh over Brexit?
It divided the country, poleaxed the pound and plunged the economy towards recession. Worst of all, for a nation's comedians, Brexit ripped up the script for the Edinburgh Fringe.
Mike Wade, The Times, 5th August 2016Geoff Norcott and Grainne Maguire on political stand-up
Geoff Norcott styles himself as the UK's only declared Conservative-voting comedian. As the Edinburgh festival kicks off, he and Labour-supporting comic Grainne Maguire discuss on the Today Programme whether the political upheaval of recent weeks is fertile ground for comedy.
BBC News, 5th August 2016Seven questions with... Geoff Norcott
Geoff Norcott is a stand up comedian and writer, making a name for himself in recent years for being perhaps the only outspoken right wing comedian at the Edinburgh Festival, disguising thoughtful political comment within entertaining quips about Cameron, Corbyn, and the rest. Norcott has also written for many television shows including 8 out of 10 Cats and Live at the Apollo, and will be performing his latest show Conswervative at the Edinburgh Festival this year.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 2nd August 2016Geoff Norcott Q&A - Edinburgh Fringe 2016
Interview with Geoff Norcott.
Short Com, 21st July 2016Five fast Fringe questions with...Geoff Norcott
With over 3000 shows at the world's biggest arts festival, here at The Reviews Hub, we want to make the job of choosing your Edinburgh Festival Fringe shows that little bit easier. So here's Geoff Norcott answering our annual Five Fast Fringe Questions.
The Reviews Hub, 7th July 2016Geoff Norcott 'I've come out as a Tory voter'
Geoff Norcott is a Conservative voter - and in his new Edinburgh show, 'Conswervative' he attempts to explain why. Your virtuous left wing presenter, Martin Walker, asks the questions - while drinking fairtrade coffee, still wearing his dressing gown.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 17th June 2016Performances
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