2017 Edinburgh Fringe
Colin Hoult / Anna Mann in How We Stop the Fascists
This show is laugh-out-loud from start to finish. If you already love Anna Mann then know that this is her best show yet and you mustn't miss it. If you've yet to discover the creation of Colin Hoult get a ticket now to see an acting tour-de-force as Anna and other characters take on fascism.
Having effectively cured all depression in last year's smash-hit hour that was 'funnier than almost all other shows at the Fringe' (**** Telegraph), actress Anna Mann returns to take on the terrifying rise of fascism. Fear not, gentle liberals, mother Mann is here. 'Deliciously funny' **** (Times). 'Smart, absurd and unpredictable' **** (Chortle.co.uk). **** (List). ***** (EdFringeReview.com). As seen in Porridge (BBC Two), Murder in Successville (BBC Three) and Anna's own Sky Arts Valentine's Short.
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Best reviewed Edinburgh Fringe shows 2017
A list of the best reviewed comedy shows at the 2017 Edinburgh Festival. The list includes Hannah Gadsby, Phil Nichol, Tom Ballard, Mat Ewins, Sarah Kendall and Larry Dean.
British Comedy Guide, 4th September 2017The Wee Review Award nominations
Our nominees announced for this year's awards.
Robert Peacock, The Wee Review, 26th August 2017Why Fringe comics don't care about May, Trump & Brexit
In a sweaty Edinburgh cellar a bearded young comedian is telling us about the joys of deciding to stop being left-wing for a while. It is, we assume,
a joke. After all, the comedian concerned, Fin Taylor, spent his previous Edinburgh hour, Whitey McWhiteface, lecturing us about the woes of white privilege, albeit while owning up to being one of its beneficiaries. This is just another ironic pose, right, the precursor to some dismissive material about the usual baddies - Brexit, May and Trump?
Colin Hoult/Anna Mann: Edinburgh Fringe 2017 interview
A stalwart of the Fringe, Colin Hoult has delighted thousands with his superb character shows. Once again he's taking on the role of trained actress Anna Mann and she's taking on the terrifying rise of fascism.
Laugh Out London, 8th August 2017Dave Johns, Larry Dean & Colin Hoult previews
Previews of Dave Johns, Larry Dean and Colin Hoult.
i Newspaper, 5th August 2017Fringe comedians remember their smallest gigs
Some of the comedians performing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this month tell us all about their smallest ever audiences.
British Comedy Guide, 3rd August 2017Fringe 2017: Top acts choose their comedy picks
Comedy stars pick their favourites.
Alice Jones, i Newspaper, 2nd August 201712 last minute Fringe festival picks
If you're still deciding what to see, here are twelve last minute recommendations.
J. Waygood, Grumpy Gay Critic, 1st August 2017#EdFringe17 Comedy Q&A: Anna Mann - aka Colin Hoult
Colin Hoult / Anna Mann: in How we stop the Fascists is a brave, challenging piece where Colin Hoult's character, actress, Anna Mann, attempts to beat fascism with some awesome sexy theatre. We fired over a Q&A to get more info.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 30th July 2017Meet Fringe innovators Berk's Nest
An interview with Katie Churchill, Owen Donovan and Phoebe Bourke, the producers and directors behind some of the Fringe's most imaginative shows
Ben Venables, The Skinny, 28th July 2017Expert advice on the Edinburgh Fringe
Comics on other comics.
Sharon Lougher, Metro, 25th July 2017Colin Hoult/Anna Mann in How we Stop the Fascists
Colin Hoult's flamboyant thespian alter-ego Anna Mann recently made her television debut in a romantic, Valentine's Day short for Sky Arts.
Jay Richardson, Edinburgh Festivals, 20th July 2017BWW Q&A- Anna Mann
Colin Hoult interview.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 18th July 2017Onion at the Fringe: 2017 TVO Edinburgh round-up
It's that time of year again: the Edinburgh Fringe is almost upon us, and once again a cavalcade of TVO regulars are heading across the Scottish border to entertain the masses on a daily basis.
The Velvet Onion, 18th July 201710 must-see Fringe comedy preview shows in London
All across the country, performers are limbering up for Edinburgh's month-long comedy marathon, fine-tuning their best new material before the Fringe. But if you can't wait until August - or, indeed, if you can't make it to Edinburgh at all - you can catch these shows in London first. Dive in!
Tristram Fane Saunders, The Telegraph, 18th July 2017Edinburgh 2017: Pick Of The Programme - Comedy
With thousands of comedy shows to choose from at the 2017 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, BroadwayWorld reviewer Natalie O'Donoghue has narrowed down her top picks from the comedy section of the programme.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 7th June 2017Performances
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