2016 Edinburgh Fringe

Omid Djalili: Schmuck for a Night

Omid Djalili: Schmuck for a Night. Omid Djalili
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33: Pleasance Courtyard

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Award-winning comedian and actor Omid Djalili, known for his legendary stand-up performances returns to the Edinburgh Festival for five shows only! Intelligent, sometimes provocative, always entertaining, his stand-up is a hugely energetic and captivating comedy masterclass. His credits range from Hollywood to television and the West End stage. Earning praise across the world for his performances Omid recently starred in Dickensian (BBC One) and Lucky Man (Sky 1). 'One of the most joyfully smart, stimulating and entertaining comedians this country has' (Telegraph). 'Confident, engaging, thoughtful show... did someone say national treasure?' (Metro).

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Political comedy isn't dead

Serious issues are back on the stand-up agenda. Here are the Fringe's hottest topics.

Stephen Armstrong, The Sunday Times, 7th August 2016

Comedians recall their first gigs

Shappi Khorsandi felt as if she'd walked on the moon. Isy Suttie watched a man change a dressing on a wound as she spoke. Omid Djalili fell off the stage. So how did the first gigs of Paul Merton, Susan Calman and other top comics go?

Chris Wiegand and Anna Menin, The Guardian, 1st August 2016

Who's representing your city at the Edinburgh Fringe? (Link expired)

Edinburgh is world famous for its annual Festival Fringe (5-29 Aug) which showcases performing arts from across the world, but focusses mainly on comedy.

Alex Watson, WOW247, 26th July 2016

Performances

Date Time Venue
23rd Aug 2016 16:00 Pleasance Courtyard
24th Aug 2016 16:00 Pleasance Courtyard
25th Aug 2016 16:00 Pleasance Courtyard
26th Aug 2016 16:00 Pleasance Courtyard
27th Aug 2016 16:00 Pleasance Courtyard

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