2017 Edinburgh Fringe
Andrew Lawrence: The Happy Accident Tour
Double Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated stand-up - and subject of 2016 Sky Arts documentary The Outcast Comic - pokes fun at liberal pretensions and the horrors of parenthood. As seen on Live At The Apollo. 11 shows only. 'A natural-born contrarian' (Telegraph). 'It's fearless. It's funny. It's full of really good jokes' (BroadwayBaby.co.uk). 'Brilliant practitioner of his craft, who knows just where to place words for effect, who makes his audience warm to him, and who raises many a laugh' (Scotsgay). 'Lawrence is superbly intelligent, highly articulate and deeply sour' (Spectator).
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Comics stand-up for the politically incorrect at Fringe
Comedy is currently more prescriptive than at any time I can remember. Prescriptive of words, of subjects, even of opinions. And that is worrying. The current industry-standard stand-up has to abide by a list of prohibitions that make a gluten-free, vegan shopping expedition seem simple. There are 328 recognised gender identities, Leo Kearse tells his packed audience, and reads a few from his phone. Canada has just passed a law making the non-use of the correct gender pronoun in any given situation an offence, he says. He thinks this is a bit much.
Kate Copstick, The Scotsman, 13th August 2017100 of the best ever jokes & one-liners from the Fringe
For a taste of what to expect, we've put together a rather epic list of some of the best jokes and one-liners that have had audiences giggling in the Scottish capital over recent years.
i Newspaper, 4th August 2017Andrew Lawrence interview
Ahead of the Edinburgh run of his new show, The Happy Accident Tour, we talk to Andrew Lawrence about his career, breaking the comedy industry's left-wing consensus, and politics.
British Comedy Guide, 24th July 2017Edinburgh 10x10: 4. A nation divided
Ten comics from across the political spectrum.
Chortle, 20th July 2017#EdFringe17 Comedy Q&A: Andrew Lawrence
Andrew Lawrence was the runner up in So You Think You're Funny in 2003 and then won the BBC New Comedy Award a year later. He's since staged numerous national tours and written and starred in several BBC Radio 4 comedy shows. He's back in Edinburgh in 2017.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 11th July 2017More details
Star of BBC1's Live At The Apollo, Michael McIntyre's Roadshow and Dave's One Night Stand, as well as the hugely successful self-penned BBC Radio 4 series, There Is No Escape.
Without question the most subversive voice in UK comedy right now presents an all new, riotously funny set of jokes, poking fun at Liberal pretentions, PC hysteria and his own awful parenting skills. The Happy Accident Tour is a gag packed stand-up show about coming to terms with fatherhood.
Reviews
"With every passing minute of his set, Uncensored, you marvel at his chutzpah and worry that he has a death-wish" -
Telegraph ****
"He is in a class of his own." Edinburgh Evening News *****
"Brilliant practitioner of his craft, who knows just where to place words for effect, who makes his audience warm to him, and who raises many a laugh." ScotsGayMag ****
"You owe it to yourself to see him." The Mirror
Broadway Baby ***** | One4Review **** | The Metro **** | The Scotsman ****
Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd Aug 2017 | 21:30 | Assembly Rooms |
| 4th Aug 2017 | 21:30 | Assembly Rooms |
| 5th Aug 2017 | 21:30 | Assembly Rooms |
| 6th Aug 2017 | 21:30 | Assembly Rooms |
| 7th Aug 2017 | 21:30 | Assembly Rooms |
| 8th Aug 2017 | 21:30 | Assembly Rooms |
| 9th Aug 2017 | 21:30 | Assembly Rooms |
| 10th Aug 2017 | 21:30 | Assembly Rooms |
| 11th Aug 2017 | 21:30 | Assembly Rooms |
| 12th Aug 2017 | 21:30 | Assembly Rooms |
| 13th Aug 2017 | 21:30 | Assembly Rooms |
User reviews
A brilliant performance from an erudite master of stand up comedy.
Me and my partner went to this out of interest.Some good insights into his career and the effect his outspoken views on BREXIT have had on his position in the comedy world.A naturally funny if strange persona and a thoroughly recommended show.