2017 Edinburgh Fringe
Infant Hercules
Loud, outspoken and very accessible political comedy from a Northern working-class prospective. Likened to a hybrid of Jerry Sadowitz and Johnny Vegas, Chris is opinionated and a tour de force. Unlike any comic you have seen - a true alternative. Not for the faint-hearted. 'This is whole-hearted stuff that takes me back to the days when comedy was all loud with anger and flat with northern vowels. He wellies into his set with an infectious enthusiasm and an obvious love for the job' (Kate Copstick, Scotsman).
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Comics complain of comedy industry's failings
The Fringe wouldn't be the Fringe without comedians complaining about the state of the industry. Now several of them have lined up to slam the comedy world for being too politically correct.
Chortle, 26th August 2017How liberal Edinburgh comics are panning PC
A new wave of comedians probing faults in leftwing politics provoke a crucial debate, but does their exaggerated antagonism hamper the cause?
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 25th August 2017Comics 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 2017Dave Johns and Chris McGlade interview
Two stars of I, Daniel Blake talk life after the film and their return to the Fringe.
Murray Robertson, The List, 27th July 2017Edinburgh 10x10: 4. A nation divided
Ten comics from across the political spectrum.
Chortle, 20th July 2017Performances
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| 3rd Aug 2017 | 23:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves |
| 4th Aug 2017 | 23:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves |
| 5th Aug 2017 | 23:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves |
| 6th Aug 2017 | 23:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves |
| 7th Aug 2017 | 23:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves |
| 8th Aug 2017 | 23:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves |
| 9th Aug 2017 | 23:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves |
| 10th Aug 2017 | 23:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves |
| 11th Aug 2017 | 23:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves |
| 12th Aug 2017 | 23:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves |
| 13th Aug 2017 | 23:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves |
| 15th Aug 2017 | 23:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves |
| 16th Aug 2017 | 23:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves |
| 17th Aug 2017 | 23:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves |
| 18th Aug 2017 | 23:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves |
| 19th Aug 2017 | 23:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves |
| 20th Aug 2017 | 23:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves |
| 22nd Aug 2017 | 23:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves |
| 23rd Aug 2017 | 23:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves |
| 24th Aug 2017 | 23:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves |
| 25th Aug 2017 | 23:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves |
| 26th Aug 2017 | 23:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves |
| 27th Aug 2017 | 23:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves |