2016 Edinburgh Fringe
Luke Kempner: Judi Dench Broke My Heart
Impressionist and star of The Only Way Is Downton, Luke Kempner, can't wait to marry Judi Dench. But has Britain's most celebrated thespian only been acting like she's in love? Will they be getting a honeymoon room with a view or is Luke's sky about to fall? Our hero is joined by a stellar cast of celebrities on a quest in the name of love. As seen on Murder in Successville (BBC Three), Luke Kempner's Impression of 2015 (ITV2) and Drunk History (Comedy Central). 'A remarkable tour-de-force' **** (Telegraph). 'Gloriously funny' **** (Independent).
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Luke Kempner: 10 Edinburgh Fringe questions
Luke Kempner answers 10 questions about his 2016 Edinburgh Fringe show.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd August 2016Luke Kempner on his comedy favourites
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Chortle, 13th August 2016Comedy is still king, but with less attendants
The Edinburgh Fringe Festival is with us and this year, more than ever comedy is king. Yet, this year, more than ever, stand-up comedy rules supreme, and it's to be expected. Not only is the nation on the search for post-Brexit referendum, negative interest rates, pre-President Trump laughs, it's on the search for cheap laughs. That is, recession laughs, shows which are relatively cheap to stage.
Brian Beacom, The Herald, 3rd August 2016Onion at the Fringe: more Edinburgh picks
Over the past week we've given you lots of Onion-flavoured Edinburgh previews to sink your teeth into... And there's still more to come! If your Fringe schedule isn't quite as full as it could be, here are some extra TVO recommendations that we just couldn't neglect to mention.
The Velvet Onion, 1st August 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 2016BWW Q&A - Luke Kempner
BWW speaks to Luke Kempner about his 2016 Edinburgh Fringe show Judi Dench Broke My Heart.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 27th July 2016Luke Kempner interview
As well as being super talented, Luke is a genuinely nice guy, so he was only too willing when I asked if he wanted to have a chat about his upcoming Edinburgh Fringe show.
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 8th July 2016Performances
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| 3rd Aug 2016 | 19:00 | Pleasance Dome |
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