2016 Edinburgh Fringe
Will Franken: Little Joe
Who or what is Little Joe? Is he a creature in a recently discovered unpublished Beatrix Potter manuscript? Or is he a new ride at Disneyland Paris? Maybe he's a convoluted metaphor for humanity's Sisyphean struggle to survive and find meaning? Two things we know for certain: Firstly, Little Joe is a half-pig and half-rabbit who lives in the water. Secondly, he's a conveniently surreal springboard for another hour of Will Franken's patented satirical madness: 'the fastest, funniest character comic in the business' ***** (Scotsman). 'A master of delusion, an id unchained' (Robin Williams).
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Will Franken explains his Defining The Norm Awards
The reason for the proliferation of the disparate and incorrect theories about the motivation behind the DTN Awards is as follows. To the average contemporary comedian whose limited outlook can only think in terms of careerist exposure or financial gain, the actual explanation, simple though it may be, is one that such business-minded sorts would never (and could never) consider: I did it because I wanted to do it.
Will Franken, Beyond The Joke, 27th September 2016Defining the Norm winners announced
Will Franken reveals the winners of the first-ever Defining the Norm Awards.
Will Franken, Spiked, 31st August 2016Laugh 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 2016The Defining the Norm Awards: the nominees
Comedian Will Franken honours the most conformist acts at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Will Franken, Spiked, 25th August 2016Fringe festival news and stories
As we near the end of the 2016 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, here are some dispatches from the city. We've got some heckler videos for you, interesting stories from acts, and a few pictures to share.
British Comedy Guide, 25th August 2016I'm giving out awards for outstanding mediocrity
I'm celebrating not just the people who follow the rules, but the predatory agents and extortionate PR companies who have made comedy safe, both in the clubs and on the box, as well.
Will Franken, The Independent, 23rd August 2016Ten most controversial acts at Edinburgh Fringe 2016
Comedy on TV and in the clubs is safe and inoffensive. Comedy at the Edinburgh Fringe is no different, because most of the shows don't exist for your benefit. They're being staged in the hopes of grabbing the attention of industry bigwigs and broadcasters. So, it makes sense to be as bland and agreeable as possible, because that's what the real target audience - i.e. people who can help your showbiz career - seem to be looking for. However, not everyone at the Fringe is pandering. Not everyone is desperate to be liked and accepted. And provocative performers haven't gone extinct just yet. If you want politically incorrect jokes, to be taken out of your comfort zone, or to hear someone challenge social orthodoxies, then here's ten acts I'd recommend you go and see at Edinburgh Fringe 2016. If you're a bit of a pussy, though, then best avoid all of these.
Jay Islaam, The Huffington Post, 9th August 2016Introducing the Fringe awards for bland, safe comedy
Comedian Will Franken launches the Defining the Norm Awards.
Will Franken, Spiked, 5th 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 2016Stewart Lee's Edinburgh Fringe 2016 tips
Each year, via his newsletter, Stewart Lee makes a number of suggestions for Edinburgh Fringe shows you should go and see.
British Comedy Guide, 29th July 2016Two new awards for Edinburgh Fringe
Two new awards have been annnounced for this year's Edinburgh Fringe, from Will Franken and Edinburgh Fringe Dog.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 22nd July 2016The Fringe awards no one wants to win
Comic Will Franken plans to name and shame the Edinburgh Fringe performers he thinks are playing it too safe this festival.
Chortle, 22nd July 2016Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 4th Aug 2016 | 22:35 | The Stand Comedy Club III, IV |
| 5th Aug 2016 | 22:35 | The Stand Comedy Club III, IV |
| 6th Aug 2016 | 22:35 | The Stand Comedy Club III, IV |
| 7th Aug 2016 | 22:35 | The Stand Comedy Club III, IV |
| 8th Aug 2016 | 22:35 | The Stand Comedy Club III, IV |
| 9th Aug 2016 | 22:35 | The Stand Comedy Club III, IV |
| 10th Aug 2016 | 22:35 | The Stand Comedy Club III, IV |
| 11th Aug 2016 | 22:35 | The Stand Comedy Club III, IV |
| 12th Aug 2016 | 22:35 | The Stand Comedy Club III, IV |
| 13th Aug 2016 | 22:35 | The Stand Comedy Club III, IV |
| 14th Aug 2016 | 22:35 | The Stand Comedy Club III, IV |
| 16th Aug 2016 | 22:35 | The Stand Comedy Club III, IV |
| 17th Aug 2016 | 22:35 | The Stand Comedy Club III, IV |
| 18th Aug 2016 | 22:35 | The Stand Comedy Club III, IV |
| 19th Aug 2016 | 22:35 | The Stand Comedy Club III, IV |
| 20th Aug 2016 | 22:35 | The Stand Comedy Club III, IV |
| 21st Aug 2016 | 22:35 | The Stand Comedy Club III, IV |
| 22nd Aug 2016 | 22:35 | The Stand Comedy Club III, IV |
| 23rd Aug 2016 | 22:35 | The Stand Comedy Club III, IV |
| 24th Aug 2016 | 22:35 | The Stand Comedy Club III, IV |
| 25th Aug 2016 | 22:35 | The Stand Comedy Club III, IV |
| 26th Aug 2016 | 22:35 | The Stand Comedy Club III, IV |
| 27th Aug 2016 | 22:35 | The Stand Comedy Club III, IV |
| 28th Aug 2016 | 22:35 | The Stand Comedy Club III, IV |