2017 Edinburgh Fringe
Kae Kurd: Kurd Your Enthusiasm
Kae Kurd came to the UK as a political refugee at just six months old, his parents fleeing Saddam Hussein's brutal regime. In his highly anticipated debut show, this multi award nominated rising star guides us through a lifetime of displacement. Smart, sharp and brilliantly astute, expect slick routines presented with confident, cutting edge flair. Chortle's Best Newcomer nominee and Pleasance Comedy Reserve 2016. Best Short nominee RTS Awards 2017. As seen on BBC Three, All 4 and Channel 5. As heard on BBC Radio 1Xtra.
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What are your plans for after the Fringe?
Not long now...
Chortle, 27th August 2017Some of the best Brexit gags from Edinburgh Fringe
Leaving the EU is not an inherently humorous topic but as the saying goes 'if you don't laugh, you'll cry'. Here John Nicholson rounds up some of the best Brexit gags from Edinburgh Fringe.
John Nicholson, The New European, 24th August 2017Interview with Kae Kurd
Kae Kurd takes some time to talk to Voice about the show, inspirations, and to give advice to young people.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 14th August 2017What do you plan to do on your day off?
Edinburgh comedians plan their downtime.
Chortle, 13th August 2017What track do you walk on to and why?
Comics share their musical tastes.
Chortle, 11th August 2017Three to see 2017: Three promising comedy newcomers
This time three comedy newcomers.
Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 4th August 2017The Edinburgh interviews 2017: Kae Kurd
Kae Kurd's debut show centres around the comic's personal history, being part of a family of political refugees who fled Saddam Hussein's brutal regime and settled in the UK. The show, entitled Kurd Your Enthusiasm, will be at the Pleasance Courtyard throughout August.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 1st August 2017Fringe shows that other comedians recommend
With the following recommendations you're in safe hands - we asked 10 comedians for their tips on who to see at the 70th Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Finlay Greig, i Newspaper, 27th July 2017The show time series with Kae Kurd
Kae Kurd interview.
Comedy Blogedy, 24th July 2017Kae Kurd: the only Kurdish Kid in the Class
Born in Iraqi Kurdistan to parents who fought agains Saddam Hussein's regime, Kae Kurd's sense of perspective extends way beyond the odd bad night. Jay Richardson finds a Fringe newcomer with a lot to say.
Jay Richardson, Fest Mag, 23rd July 2017Focus on: Kae Kurd
Born in Iraqi Kurdistan to parents who fought against Saddam Hussein's regime, Kae Kurd's sense of perspective extends way beyond the odd bad night. Jay Richardson finds a Fringe newcomer with a lot to say.
Jay Richardson, Fest Mag, 22nd July 2017Fringe Q&As: Kae Kurd
Kae Kurd on the people, architecture and weather in Edinburgh.
Linda Howard, The Herald, 16th July 2017Kae Kurd discusses his new show 'Kurd Your Enthusiasm'
Kae Kurd talks to us about his new show Kurd Your Enthusiasm ahead of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Female First, 13th July 2017Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Aug 2017 | 17:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 3rd Aug 2017 | 17:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 4th Aug 2017 | 17:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 5th Aug 2017 | 17:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 6th Aug 2017 | 17:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 7th Aug 2017 | 17:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 8th Aug 2017 | 17:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 9th Aug 2017 | 17:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 10th Aug 2017 | 17:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 11th Aug 2017 | 17:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 12th Aug 2017 | 17:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 13th Aug 2017 | 17:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 14th Aug 2017 | 17:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 15th Aug 2017 | 17:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 17th Aug 2017 | 17:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 18th Aug 2017 | 17:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 19th Aug 2017 | 17:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 20th Aug 2017 | 17:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 21st Aug 2017 | 17:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 22nd Aug 2017 | 17:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 23rd Aug 2017 | 17:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 24th Aug 2017 | 17:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 25th Aug 2017 | 17:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 26th Aug 2017 | 17:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 27th Aug 2017 | 17:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |