2017 Edinburgh Fringe
Alex Salmond... Unleashed
A Festival of Fun, Friends and Freedom, Undoubtedly the Most Exciting Event of this year's Festival! Join Alex Salmond and friends in an afternoon of chat, stories, a little bit of music and lots of fun. Have you ever wondered what Scotland's longest-serving First Minister really thinks? Well, now's your chance. Alex Salmond, unleashed from the restraints of public office, will appear at Edinburgh's Assembly Rooms for a bit of light hearted banter and a few behind the scenes revelations about his time in power.
The show will consist of Alex's thoughts and stories, conversations with some specially chosen friends, music, comedy and your chance to question him on just about anything you like!
Each performance will involve a different celebrity guest from the world of politics, showbiz and sport - all to be revealed when you come and see the show...
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Kate Copstick's diary: Eck the Entertainer
Last week we welcomed Alex Salmond to Slaughtered at the Abattoir bar. He was drinking a bespoke non-alcoholic cocktail, FYI.
Kate Copstick, The Scotsman, 27th August 2017Alex Salmond 'roasted' by Trump impersonator at show
Alex Salmond's attempts to ridicule Donald Trump in a special edition of his Edinburgh festival fringe show last night saw the former First Minister upstaged by a pitch perfect impersonation of the US president.
Tom Peterkin, Edinburgh Evening News, 24th August 2017A Scotsman walks into a bar . . . and satire sells out
Political animals are vying with comedians for laughs at this year's festival -- and Brexit is invariably the punchline.
Gillian Bowditch, The Sunday Times, 20th August 2017Edinburgh Fringe day 14
At the Grouchy Club this afternoon, Kate Copstick got worried about the fact Italian comic Luca Cupani has a new girlfriend. Copstick is of the opinion that happiness is not a good ingredient for a comedian's emotional make-up and that having children is worse. She lamented good, edgy comedians reduced to talking on-stage about their children's cuteness.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 15th August 2017David Davis wins over nationalists at Salmond's show
Tory Brexit Secretary David Davis today won a warm reception from an audience of independence supporters with a tale about the Prime Minister's lack of humour at Alex Salmond's Fringe show.
Soctt MacNab, Edinburgh Evening News, 13th August 2017Alex Salmond interview
In a frank and fascinating interview, Scotland's former First Minister Alex Salmond revealed his regret at stepping down SNP leader in 2000, and reflects on Scotland's unforgettable referendum year and his Edinburgh Fringe debut.
Dionne Kennedy, The Big Issue, 8th August 2017Salmond fishing for a booking
Just last week there were harsh words for President Trump from an old foe in Scotland. "The Grand Canyon," Alex Salmond said, "is a minor crevice compared to the vast chasm of ignorance of that man."
Auld Sneekie, The Times, 8th August 2017The Fringe hit list: comedy, music and theatre
Celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, the Fringe denies no-one entry.
Nadine McBay, The National (Scotland), 6th August 2017Interview: Alex Salmond
The Student got to sit down with former First Minister of Scotland and former SNP MP for Gordon Alex Salmond to talk about Alex Salmond... Unleashed, his show which is being produced by Cahoots Theatre Company. It features Mr Salmond (according to the Edinburgh Fringe website) "unleashed from the restraints of public office." We got to ask him about his show as well as some of his experiences of being in public office.
James Hanton, The Student Newspaper, 5th August 2017Fringe 2017: the 20 best comedy shows to see
The best from the comedy section.
Alice Jones, i Newspaper, 4th August 2017Salmond's Edinburgh Fringe show sells out
Alex Salmond's two-week stint at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe has completely sold out.
BBC, 31st July 2017Stars from comedy's punk past return to Fringe
They were at the vanguard of political comedy. Now Alexei Sayle, Craig Ferguson and Sue Perkins are heading back to the festival, as it celebrates its 70th birthday.
Vanessa Thorpe, The Guardian, 23rd July 2017Why Fringe standup is perfect summer job for a jaded MP
Canvassing for support, getting heckled, hanging out in bars - it's all great practice for politicians. And Alex Salmond is leading the way.
Joanna Griffin and Lola Stephenson, The Guardian, 19th July 2017Fringe 2017: Top picks and tips
With its 3,398 shows across 300 venues, we guide you through the world's largest arts festival.
Sarah Bradbury, The Independent, 18th July 2017Alex Salmond Unleashed at the Edinburgh Fringe
As the former first minister tucks into a large glass of pinot grigio, it dawns on me that this is not Alex Salmond, this is Alex Salmond Unleashed. Which, funnily enough, is the name of his upcoming show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Laura Pullman, The Times, 16th July 2017Alex Salmond returns to spotlight with Fringe show
Former First Minister Alex Salmond is bouncing back after losing his seat at the Westminster election by presenting his own show on the Edinburgh Fringe. From August 13 to 27, at 1.45pm each day, the former SNP leader will present Alex Salmond Unleashed, at the Ballroom in the Assembly Rooms in George Street.
Martin Hannan, The National (Scotland), 11th July 2017Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 13th Aug 2017 | 13:45 | Assembly Rooms |
| 14th Aug 2017 | 13:45 | Assembly Rooms |
| 15th Aug 2017 | 13:45 | Assembly Rooms |
| 16th Aug 2017 | 13:45 | Assembly Rooms |
| 17th Aug 2017 | 13:45 | Assembly Rooms |
| 18th Aug 2017 | 13:45 | Assembly Rooms |
| 19th Aug 2017 | 13:45 | Assembly Rooms |
| 20th Aug 2017 | 13:45 | Assembly Rooms |
| 20th Aug 2017 | 18:15 | Assembly Rooms |
| 21st Aug 2017 | 13:45 | Assembly Rooms |
| 22nd Aug 2017 | 13:45 | Assembly Rooms |
| 23rd Aug 2017 | 13:45 | Assembly Rooms |
| 24th Aug 2017 | 13:45 | Assembly Rooms |
| 25th Aug 2017 | 13:45 | Assembly Rooms |
| 26th Aug 2017 | 13:45 | Assembly Rooms |
| 27th Aug 2017 | 13:45 | Assembly Rooms |