2016 Edinburgh Fringe
Spencer Jones Presents The Herbert in Eggy Bagel
The multi award-winning, BAFTA-nominated star Spencer Jones brings his comedy alter ego and total idiot, The Herbert, to Edinburgh with the brand new show, Eggy Bagel. A mash-up of visual comedy, strange music, props and characters. A story about wheelbarrows, dads, evil water and eating too much chocolate. Comedian voted Barry Award winner for Best Performer and Best Show in Edinburgh 2015. Hello Mum. ***** (Times). ****½ (Chortle.co.uk). **** (Evening Standard). ***** (BroadwayBaby.com). **** (Scotsman). ***** (TVBomb.co.uk). pay-what-you-want.info
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Laugh Out London's Edinburgh Fringe comedy awards 2016
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is almost over and it's award season already, so to misqoute the Sex Pistols nevermind the if.comeddies it's the Laugh Out London Edinburgh Fringe Comedy Awards 2016 (or LOLlies as they are affectionately known)!
Laugh Out London, 26th August 2016Edinburgh festival 2016: the shows we recommend
Plan your Edinburgh schedule with this digest of our tips and reviews. Shows are listed by start time. This page will be updated daily throughout the festival.
The Guardian, 9th August 2016Ten must see character acts at Edinburgh Fringe 2016
At this time of year, hundreds of middle-class drama students descend upon Edinburgh to showcase their "talent" in poorly crafted one-act plays and under-rehearsed sketch shows. And, if you're visiting the world's biggest arts festival, there's always a danger you'll be bamboozled by fat marketing budgets and slick sales patter into gracing these artistic abortions with your presence. To help you avoid that pain, here's my recommendations for ten character acts you should go and see instead.
Jay Islaam, The Huffington Post, 9th August 2016Seven questions with... Spencer Jones (aka The Herbert)
Spencer Jones is a stand up comedian and actor best known for his absurd style of character comedy, as The Herbert, where he utilises music, mime and props. Perhaps the true essence of escapism, Spencer's stand up is ridiculous, illogical and childish, and The Herbert is a truly endearing character, with a cheeky glint in his eye that forces an audience onside within minutes. Jones has also recently been involved in Ben Elton's latest sitcom, Upstart Crow, where he portrays the Shakespearean comedic actor Will Kemp. Jones presents two shows as The Herbert at this year's Edinburgh Festival: Proper Job and Eggy Bagel.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 6th August 2016Ten
At this time of year, hundreds of middle-class drama students descend upon Edinburgh to showcase their "talent" in poorly crafted one-act plays and under-rehearsed sketch shows.
Jay Islaam, , 5th 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 2016BCG's Top Edinburgh Fringe Tips
BCG has looked through the 2016 Edinburgh Fringe programme and picked out some shows that look like they could be great.
British Comedy Guide, 4th August 2016Interview: Spencer Jones
Prop-heavy comic Spencer Jones follows up his 2015 hit with another slice of the Herbert. This increasingly in-demand actor talks about the crazy stuff he carries around in his bags.
Ben Williams, The List, 2nd August 2016Interview: Spencer Jones is The Herbert
The Herbert is the joyful comic creation of the BAFTA nominated writer/performer Spencer Jones. This year Spencer returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with the popular 2015 show, Proper Job and a brand new hour, Eggy Bagel.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 31st July 2016Writers' picks for Fringe 2016
Our writers spill the beans on the shows that went first into their Edinburgh Fringe diaries.
Robert James Peacock, Kerry Teakle, Tamarin Fountain, Kirsten Waller, Aisling McGuire, Jonny Sweet, Emma Lawson, Becca Inglis, TV Bomb, 27th July 2016Spencer Jones: Edinburgh Fringe 2016 interview
One of a few real breakout stars of the 2015 Fringe for his brilliant show of playful, prop-based fun, Spencer Jones is back and Edinburgh is all the better for it. You can catch last year's acclaimed show too at the Underbelly.
Laugh Out London, 19th July 201615 pay-what-you-want comedy shows for Fringe 2016
Nobody was quite sure how Bob Slayer's new pay-what-you-want model for his brilliant Heroes franchise would work when he introduced it a couple of years ago at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Laugh Out London, 18th July 20162016 comedy picks
Who will be funniest at this year's Fringe? Ben Williams selects the best of the bunch.
Ben Williams, Fest Mag, 16th July 2016Spencer Jones Q&A - Edinburgh Fringe 2016
Interview with Spencer Jones.
Short Com, 15th 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 2016: seen previously
Planning your Fringe schedule? Trying to figure out what's worth seeing? As it happens, we've already reviewed plenty of this year's shows - either they've been touring Scotland, or they're returning from last year. So, here's a handy list of the shows we've seen and recommend...
Robert James Peacock, TV Bomb, 27th June 2016Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 4th Aug 2016 | 20:50 | Heroes @ The Hive |
| 5th Aug 2016 | 20:50 | Heroes @ The Hive |
| 6th Aug 2016 | 20:50 | Heroes @ The Hive |
| 7th Aug 2016 | 20:50 | Heroes @ The Hive |
| 8th Aug 2016 | 20:50 | Heroes @ The Hive |
| 9th Aug 2016 | 20:50 | Heroes @ The Hive |
| 10th Aug 2016 | 20:50 | Heroes @ The Hive |
| 11th Aug 2016 | 20:50 | Heroes @ The Hive |
| 12th Aug 2016 | 20:50 | Heroes @ The Hive |
| 13th Aug 2016 | 20:50 | Heroes @ The Hive |
| 14th Aug 2016 | 20:50 | Heroes @ The Hive |
| 16th Aug 2016 | 20:50 | Heroes @ The Hive |
| 17th Aug 2016 | 20:50 | Heroes @ The Hive |
| 18th Aug 2016 | 20:50 | Heroes @ The Hive |
| 19th Aug 2016 | 20:50 | Heroes @ The Hive |
| 20th Aug 2016 | 20:50 | Heroes @ The Hive |
| 21st Aug 2016 | 20:50 | Heroes @ The Hive |
| 22nd Aug 2016 | 20:50 | Heroes @ The Hive |
| 23rd Aug 2016 | 20:50 | Heroes @ The Hive |
| 24th Aug 2016 | 20:50 | Heroes @ The Hive |
| 25th Aug 2016 | 20:50 | Heroes @ The Hive |
| 26th Aug 2016 | 20:50 | Heroes @ The Hive |
| 27th Aug 2016 | 20:50 | Heroes @ The Hive |
| 28th Aug 2016 | 20:50 | Heroes @ The Hive |