2016 Edinburgh Fringe
Spencer Jones is The Herbert in Proper Job
Nominee: Chortle Award 2016 - Breakthrough Act. Nominee: Chortle Award 2016 - Music and Variety Award. Fresh from a sell-out London run, BAFTA-nominated star, Spencer Jones, returns for another joyful burst of his Edinburgh Fringe hit of 2015. A show about failing, failure, how to fail and why you sometimes have to fail to win. 'Spencer Jones has built one of the silliest, most consuming shows of the Fringe' ***** (Times). 'A joyous hour of props-based lunacy... Utterly delightful' **** (Time Out).
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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 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 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 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 2016Edinburgh's Free Fringe is no comedy graveyard
The fringe is no longer centred around the 'big four' venues. Whether you're a performer or punter, take it from an award-winning comic - and get out more.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 20th 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 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 2016Fringe preview: Spencer Jones
I will be honest. The first time I saw Spencer Jones I didn't get it. He was in the New Act of the Year final and I thought he must be a mate of the promoter or just someone who had wandered in from the pub next door, pausing only to put on a pair of stupid white tights. The second time I saw him it was at a Malcolm Hardee tribute gig. He did pretty much the same slapstickish, childlike set, mucking around with props, hardly saying a word, but it suddenly made sense. He really is a gifted clown with genuine funny bones. And since then other people have got it too. Jones was one of the hits of 2015's Fringe.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 22nd June 2016Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 4th Aug 2016 | 17:20 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 5th Aug 2016 | 17:20 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 6th Aug 2016 | 17:20 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 7th Aug 2016 | 17:20 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 8th Aug 2016 | 17:20 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 9th Aug 2016 | 17:20 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 10th Aug 2016 | 17:20 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 11th Aug 2016 | 17:20 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 12th Aug 2016 | 17:20 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 13th Aug 2016 | 17:20 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 14th Aug 2016 | 17:20 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 16th Aug 2016 | 17:20 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 17th Aug 2016 | 17:20 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 18th Aug 2016 | 17:20 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 19th Aug 2016 | 17:20 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 20th Aug 2016 | 17:20 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 21st Aug 2016 | 17:20 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 22nd Aug 2016 | 17:20 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 23rd Aug 2016 | 17:20 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 24th Aug 2016 | 17:20 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 25th Aug 2016 | 17:20 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 26th Aug 2016 | 17:20 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 27th Aug 2016 | 17:20 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 28th Aug 2016 | 17:20 | Underbelly, Cowgate |