2017 Edinburgh Fringe
Chris Turner: What a Time to Be Alive
Post-Brexit and pre-Trump, Chris moved to America. Comedy is all about timing. Award-winning comedian and 'virtuoso' (Guardian) freestyle rapper brings his 'truly masterful gags, crafted with intellectual panache' (Chortle.co.uk) back across the Atlantic for a fourth solo show. 'The thinking man's comedian... mines for laughs in esoteric places, consistently digs up comedy gold' **** (West Australian). 'The best show I've reviewed in seven years' **** (List). **** (Herald). **** (Skinny). Best Comedy - Adelaide Fringe 2016. Best Comedy nominee - Perth Fringe 2017.
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Fringe shows targeting Donald Trump
It is the story that just won't go away - the rise and potential fall of the 45th President of the United States, Donald Trump.
Ross McCafferty, The Scotsman, 8th August 2017Trump gives Fringe performers a shot in the arm
"Things are embarrassing, sad, awful, cruel, stupid, bigoted, violent and shameful in America at the moment," says Barry Crimmins, the veteran comic from upstate New York whose latest Fringe show promises a passionate political experience fuelled by his dismay at our times.
David Pollock, The Scotsman, 7th 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 2017Fringe best jokes from the last 10 years
Try not to wet yourself with these classic jokes from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Daily Record, 27th July 2017I talk to: Chris Turner
After Edinburgh last year, Fringe favourite Chris Turner moved to America but he's still spending the month of August in the UK with his new hour, What a Time to Be Alive.
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 25th July 2017Interview: rarely asked questions - Chris Turner
We haven't seen much of Chris Turner on the London stand up circuit recently and you can read more about the reason why below.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 21st July 2017#EdFringe17: Chris Turner is Busy
Enjoy 15 minutes of comedy and chat with Chris, who for the month of August will be returning to these shores from his adopted home in the USA. Featuring the best compliment a Hollywood producer can give. And we finish with a trademark freestyle rap.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 6th July 2017Fringe 2017 - Chris Turner: What a Time To Be Alive
Following a critically acclaimed festival season in Australia, Chris Turner returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year with his highly anticipated fourth brand new stand up show.
Mike Smith, The Edinburgh Reporter, 2nd July 2017Performances
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