2017 Edinburgh Fringe
Geoff Norcott: Right Leaning but Well Meaning
'Objectively funny regardless of your political leaning' **** (Fest). 'Absolute tonic' **** (Telegraph). As seen on Question Time (BBC One) and Edinburgh Nights (BBC Two). Written for Alternative Election (Channel 4), 8 Out Of 10 Cats (Channel 4), The Sarah Millican Television Programme (BBC Two) and Live At The Apollo (BBC One). Tour support for Katherine Ryan.
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Edinburgh Fringe: The comics taking on Trump
In Edinburgh, this is the final hectic weekend of the annual Festival Fringe.
Vincent Dowd, BBC, 26th August 2017What one thing would you change about the Fringe?
Comedians' plans to revamp Edinburgh.
Chortle, 23rd August 2017Who have the comedy award judges most overlooked?
With the lastminute.com shortlist out tomorrow, we ask comedians to name who SHOULD have been on the list in previous years.
Chortle, 22nd August 2017What gets you through Edinburgh's toughest days?
Comedians on how to de-stress.
Chortle, 21st 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 2017What do you think of critics?
Now it's Edinburgh Fringe comedians turn to dole out their opinions.
Chortle, 20th August 2017Edinburgh festival 2017 - in pictures
The Edinburgh festival 2017 is still going strong with unlikely film stars, black-history monologues and toddler comedy sidekicks - here's a selection of the latest shows photographed by Murdo MacLeod.
Murdo MacLeod, The Guardian, 19th August 2017Interview with Geoff Norcott
Geoff Norcott takes some time to talk to Voice about the show, inspirations, and to give advice to young people.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 16th August 2017Has the 'spirit of the Fringe' been lost?
Edinburgh comedians address the perennial question.
Chortle, 15th August 2017What do you plan to do on your day off?
Edinburgh comedians plan their downtime.
Chortle, 13th August 2017What's the most drunk you've been at the Fringe?
Comedians try to remember what they can...
Chortle, 10th August 2017Geoff Norcott on his unforgettable five gigs
'I'm sure my comedy's the talk of Kandahar'
Geoff Norcott, Chortle, 9th August 2017Geoff Norcott: Right Leaning But Well Meaning preview
In recent years, Geoff Norcott has become the media's go-to right-wing comedian for a soundbite, with hardly a week going by without him popping up on a radio show to explain his Conservative-voting record.
Jay Richardson, Edinburgh Festivals, 31st July 201710 comedians on the careers they gave up for stand-up
We asked ten comedians appearing at this month's Edinburgh Fringe for their stories.
i Newspaper, 31st July 2017Geoff Norcott: Edinburgh Fringe 2017 interview
Geoff Norcott is one the few right wing voices that you will hear among comedians heading to the Fringe this year.
Laugh Out London, 23rd July 2017Edinburgh 10x10: 4. A nation divided
Ten comics from across the political spectrum.
Chortle, 20th July 2017You have to be joking? Geoff Norcott
Geoff Norcott interview.
Short Com, 18th July 2017Six hotly-tipped political shows at the Fringe
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe, even before Scotland's constitutional debate, Brexit, and elections at least once a year, has always had a political element.
Ross McCafferty, The Scotsman, 13th July 2017The Edinburgh interviews 2017: Geoff Norcott
Geoff Norcott is well known for being one of the only openly right-wing stand up comedians performing at the Edinburgh Festival. His latest show, Right-Leaning But Well-Meaning, is another politically charged show that is sure to spark some heated discussion, and that can only be a good thing. Geoff is performing at the Underbelly, George Square throughout August.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 12th July 2017Geoff Norcott discusses his new show
Geoff Norcott talks to us about his new show Right-Leaning But Well-Meaning.
Female First, 12th July 2017BWW Q&A- Geoff Norcott
Geoff Norcott interview.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 11th July 2017Meet the Edinburgh Fringe's right wing comedians
There's more to comedy Tories than Jim Davison and Chubby Brown, as Marissa Burgess finds out.
Marissa Burgess, The List, 11th July 2017#EdFringe17: Geoff Norcott
Enjoy 15 minutes of stand up and chat with the Conservative and Leave-voting comedian. Geoff has spent so long defending his views behind cultural enemy lines he's started wondering, "What if they're right about the right?"
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 3rd July 2017Fringe 2017 - Geoff Norcott
In the divisive political climate of 2017, Conservative and Leave-voting comedian, Geoff Norcott, has spent so long defending his views behind cultural enemy lines he's started wondering, 'What if they're right about the right?'
Kara Alberts, The Edinburgh Reporter, 30th June 2017Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Aug 2017 | 18:40 | Udderbelly, George Square |
| 3rd Aug 2017 | 18:40 | Udderbelly, George Square |
| 4th Aug 2017 | 18:40 | Udderbelly, George Square |
| 5th Aug 2017 | 18:40 | Udderbelly, George Square |
| 6th Aug 2017 | 18:40 | Udderbelly, George Square |
| 7th Aug 2017 | 18:40 | Udderbelly, George Square |
| 8th Aug 2017 | 18:40 | Udderbelly, George Square |
| 9th Aug 2017 | 18:40 | Udderbelly, George Square |
| 10th Aug 2017 | 18:40 | Udderbelly, George Square |
| 11th Aug 2017 | 18:40 | Udderbelly, George Square |
| 12th Aug 2017 | 18:40 | Udderbelly, George Square |
| 13th Aug 2017 | 18:40 | Udderbelly, George Square |
| 15th Aug 2017 | 18:40 | Udderbelly, George Square |
| 17th Aug 2017 | 18:40 | Udderbelly, George Square |
| 18th Aug 2017 | 18:40 | Udderbelly, George Square |
| 19th Aug 2017 | 18:40 | Udderbelly, George Square |
| 19th Aug 2017 | 23:55 | Udderbelly, George Square |
| 20th Aug 2017 | 18:40 | Udderbelly, George Square |
| 21st Aug 2017 | 18:40 | Udderbelly, George Square |
| 22nd Aug 2017 | 18:40 | Udderbelly, George Square |
| 23rd Aug 2017 | 18:40 | Udderbelly, George Square |
| 24th Aug 2017 | 18:40 | Udderbelly, George Square |
| 25th Aug 2017 | 18:40 | Udderbelly, George Square |
| 26th Aug 2017 | 18:40 | Udderbelly, George Square |
| 27th Aug 2017 | 18:40 | Udderbelly, George Square |