2016 Edinburgh Fringe
James Acaster: Reset
James Acaster finds himself with something to look forward to. Something he's always wanted. Something we all want. Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Show nominee 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. 'Comic genius' (Evening Standard).
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Best reviewed Fringe shows 2016
A list of the comedy shows at the 2016 Edinburgh Fringe that got more than 10 top rated reviews. Mark Thomas leads the list.
British Comedy Guide, 5th September 2016Defining the Norm winners announced
Will Franken reveals the winners of the first-ever Defining the Norm Awards.
Will Franken, Spiked, 31st August 2016The Defining the Norm Awards: the nominees
Comedian Will Franken honours the most conformist acts at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Will Franken, Spiked, 25th August 2016Opinion: Who will win the Edinburgh Comedy Awards
The List's Comedy Editor on the 2016 award and who he expects to win.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 24th August 2016Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2016 shortlist
The shortlist for the Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2016.
British Comedy Guide, 24th August 201626 things to see during the last week of the Fringe (Link expired)
As we enter the final week of the Edinburgh Festival, there's a certain anxiety that sets in. Have I made the most of it? Did I miss the best show ever? What will become of the lanyards?
Nick Mitchell, WOW247, 22nd August 2016Six shows you shouldn't miss
Dolphins on LSD, a comic symphony and an improbable family show about a school siege ... our critics pick the top tickets of this year's fringe.
Lyn Gardner and Brian Logan, The Guardian, 15th August 2016How Brexit gave comedy the shot in the arm it needed
"I woke up on June 24, and thought 'Cor blimey, I didn't see that one coming!' " exclaims Henning Wehn, self-styled "German Comedy Ambassador in London", near the start of his Edinburgh Festival Fringe show Westphalia is Not an Option.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 15th August 2016Edinburgh Festival: Seven shows to see this week (Link expired)
We've got through the first week of Edinburgh action, but we're not even close to running out of things to see. Here's seven shows across the next week which...
Matthew Dunne-Miles, WOW247, 15th August 2016Fringe 2016: Seven shows not to miss
From biting satirical stand-up to improvised musical theatre, these acts will astound and amaze.
The Week, 12th 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 2016Fringe 2016: Five shows not to miss
From biting satirical stand-up to improvised musical theatre, these Fringe acts will astound and amaze.
The Week, 10th August 2016James Acaster: the Leonardo DiCaprio of standup
He has found comedy in everything from knitwear to ready-to-eat apricots. But this son of Kettering's apparently whimsical humour comes with hidden depths.
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 6th August 2016ComedyReviewer top tips 2016
Includes James Acaster and Nish Kumar.
@ComedyReviewer, @ComedyReviewer, 5th August 2016Best shows to see at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016
Including Circa, Ahir Shah, Spencer Jones, Whiteout and O is for Hoolet.
The List, 4th August 201650 must-see comedy shows at the Edinburgh Fringe (Link expired)
Here at WOW 247 we've pooled together our comedy brains to pick out a whopping 50 shows we think make a good starting point for any Fringe adventurer.
Matthew Dunne-Miles, Finlay Greig and Craig Leiper, WOW247, 2nd August 2016Best of the fest
As Edinburgh Fringe takes over the capital for its 69th year, our experts round up a few acts you shouldn't miss.
The Sunday Times, 31st July 2016The 50 best shows to see at the 2016 Edinburgh Festival
From Alistair McGowan to Youssou N'Dour - our critics pick the 50 gigs guaranteed to make Edinburgh rock.
The Telegraph, 30th July 2016Interview: James Acaster
As James Acaster prepares for another comedic onslaught upon the Fringe, he discusses award nominations, audience perceptions and how lucky he feels.
Ben Williams, The List, 26th July 2016Best comedy shows at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016
What to find the biggest laughs, from Daniel Kitson at The Stand to James Acaster at Pleasance Courtyard
Brian Donaldson, The List, 1st July 2016Fringe preview: James Acaster
I think this is what they call a "no brainer".
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 23rd June 2016Fringe 2016: comedy shows that should deliver
The fringe lineup is out: try Robert Newman's Brain Show, Josie Long's investigations and Michelle Wolf, one of Chris Rock's Oscars speechwriters.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 10th June 2016Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd Aug 2016 | 19:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 4th Aug 2016 | 19:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 5th Aug 2016 | 19:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 6th Aug 2016 | 19:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 7th Aug 2016 | 19:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 8th Aug 2016 | 19:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 9th Aug 2016 | 19:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 10th Aug 2016 | 19:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 11th Aug 2016 | 19:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 12th Aug 2016 | 19:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 13th Aug 2016 | 19:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 14th Aug 2016 | 19:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 15th Aug 2016 | 19:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 16th Aug 2016 | 19:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 17th Aug 2016 | 19:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 18th Aug 2016 | 19:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 19th Aug 2016 | 19:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 20th Aug 2016 | 19:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 21st Aug 2016 | 19:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 22nd Aug 2016 | 19:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 23rd Aug 2016 | 19:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 24th Aug 2016 | 19:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 25th Aug 2016 | 19:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 26th Aug 2016 | 19:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 27th Aug 2016 | 19:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 28th Aug 2016 | 19:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |