2017 Edinburgh Fringe
Joseph Morpurgo: Hammerhead
The best use of a projector in Edinburgh this August. It's hard to talk about the premise of Hammerhead without potentially spoiling the show, but suffice to say there are multiple big laughs in every minute of this hour revolving around a pretentious actor.
Outlandishly funny multimedia comedy and new voodoo from the mind of the Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and three-time Chortle Award winner. Morpurgo 'has entire rooms laughing uproariously' ***** (Evening Standard). 'High concept comedy, terrifically well executed' **** (Guardian). ***** (Time Out). **** (Telegraph, Scotsman, Times).
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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 2017A Pleasance surprise
Joseph Morpurgo's Hammerhead has been voted the best comedy show at the Pleasance this Fringe - by all the other performers at the venue.
Chortle, 25th August 2017Interview with Joseph Morpurgo
Joseph Morpurgo takes some time to talk to Voice about the show, inspirations, and to give advice to young people.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 15th August 2017Edinburgh festival 2017: the shows we recommend
Plan your viewing with our list of top shows, ordered by start time. This page will be updated throughout the festival.
Lyn Gardner and Brian Logan, The Guardian, 9th August 2017Meet my mentor
They say you should never meet your heroes. Well, we think they're wrong. Fest paired up three Fringe newcomers with the comics who've inspired them.
Fest Mag, 8th August 2017Old Fart's festival guide to the Fringe: dream big
You have to feel for them: the performers here for the first time believing that this will be the beginning of a glorious, glittering career in the theatre and television. Chris Bratt tells their stories.
Chris Bratt, The Independent, 7th August 2017Edinburgh festival 2017: 10 shows to see
A puppet blockbuster, a Bigfoot opera and a Northern Soul dance marathon all feature in the lineup of the 70th Edinburgh festival.
Chris Wiegand, The Guardian, 4th August 2017The of the best Fringe comedies that aren't stand-up
There's a huge wealth of improv, sketch and character comedy to enjoy at this year's Fringe.
Murray Robertson, The List, 2nd August 2017Joseph Morpurgo on Gothic Horror show Hammerhead
After his 2015 award nominated show Soothing Sounds for Baby, Joseph Morpurgo is back at Pleasance Courtyard and he is reworking a classic of literature.
Ben Venables, The Skinny, 27th July 201750 unmissable shows at the Fringe 2017
We'll be jetting up to the Edinburgh Fringe for the first week of the festival, and we'll be sharing with you the best quirky, offbeat, and downright amazing events at this years Fringe!
Stuart Wilson, To Do List, 27th July 2017Jordan Morpugo: Hammerhead
Joseph Morpurgo has developed his own style of high-concept character comedy inspired by the playful mashing up of audio, video and prop material.
Jay Richardson, Edinburgh Festivals, 20th July 2017ComedyReviewer Top Tips 2017
Top Fringe tips for 2017.
@ComedyReviewer, 19th July 2017Fringe 2017: Top picks and tips
With its 3,398 shows across 300 venues, we guide you through the world's largest arts festival.
Sarah Bradbury, The Independent, 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 2017The ones to watch: comedy
Who will be funniest at this year's Fringe? Ben Williams selects the best of the bunch
Ben Williams, Fest Mag, 15th July 2017BWW Q&A- Joseph Morpurgo
Joseph Morpurgo interview.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 11th July 2017Best comedy shows at the Edinburgh Fringe 2017
We pick out the must-see comedy shows that are already giving us goosebumps of excitement.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 11th July 201721 sketch, character, clown recommendations
Looking for something more than conventional stand-up comedy at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2017? Don't worry, there are loads of idiots out there pretending to be other people, or conjuring up imaginary worlds or playing with props and people in fun, inventive ways.
Laugh Out London, 3rd July 2017Laugh a minute: Edinburgh festival's 2017 comedy lineup
Sara Pascoe looks at life after a breakup, Trygve Wakenshaw brings his baby on stage, and Alexei Sayle, Ruby Wax and talkshow king Craig Ferguson all return to the fringe this year.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 8th June 2017Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Aug 2017 | 20:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 3rd Aug 2017 | 20:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 4th Aug 2017 | 20:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 5th Aug 2017 | 20:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 6th Aug 2017 | 20:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 7th Aug 2017 | 20:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 8th Aug 2017 | 20:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 9th Aug 2017 | 20:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 10th Aug 2017 | 20:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 11th Aug 2017 | 20:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 12th Aug 2017 | 20:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 13th Aug 2017 | 20:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 15th Aug 2017 | 20:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 16th Aug 2017 | 20:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 17th Aug 2017 | 20:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 18th Aug 2017 | 20:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 19th Aug 2017 | 20:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 20th Aug 2017 | 20:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 21st Aug 2017 | 20:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 22nd Aug 2017 | 20:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 23rd Aug 2017 | 20:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 24th Aug 2017 | 20:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 25th Aug 2017 | 20:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 26th Aug 2017 | 20:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 27th Aug 2017 | 20:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 28th Aug 2017 | 20:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |