2017 Edinburgh Fringe
Ken Cheng: Chinese Comedian
Cambridge University drop-out and now professional poker player, Ken applies his unique analytical brain to his debut stand-up hour. Ken burst onto the UK comedy scene after reaching the final of the 2015 BBC New Comedy Awards. Since then, he's performed at festivals around Europe and appeared on BBC Three. He also plays League of Legends and has reached Diamond II ranking. 'Smart, impressive and brilliantly funny tour-de-comedy' (Steve Bennett, Chortle.co.uk). BBC New Talent Hotlist 2017. As seen on BBC Three: Top Ten Proverbs Ken Cheng Hates. As heard in Liam Williams' Ladhood (BBC Radio 4).
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Old fart's guide: Saying farewell to the Fringe
The final curtain has fallen and the party is officially over. So, what have we learned? Chris Bratt closes out his survival guide for the annual Edinburgh event with some parting advice.
Chris Bratt, The Independent, 28th August 2017In defence of the joke no one found funny
No sooner had Ken Cheng been awarded the crown on Monday for his sterling effort about a pound coin ("I'm not a fan of the new pound coin, but then again, I hate all change") than the grumbling started.
Rupert Hawksley, The Telegraph, 22nd August 2017Ken Cheng at Chortle's Fast Fringe
Stand-up Ken Cheng says he has been completely honest- if not that ambitious - in the title of his Edinburgh show.
Chortle, 14th August 2017Interview with Ken Cheng
Ken Cheng takes some time to talk to Voice about the show, inspirations, and to give advice to young people.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 13th August 2017What four acts would be your ideal Late'n'Live line-up?
Comedians pick their fantasy Edinburgh bill.
Chortle, 12th August 2017How be a poker player preapred me for stand-up
I'm doing my first hour at the Fringe this year, but I've also been a professional poker player for the last nine. I dropped out of a maths degree at Cambridge to pursue a life of gambling and took up stand-up a couple years after.
Ken Cheng, Chortle, 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 2017#EdFringe17 Comedy Q&A: Ken Cheng
Ex-Cambridge dropout and professional poker player Ken Cheng applies his mathematical brain to comedy in Ken Cheng: Chinese Comedian. We fired over a Q&A.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 27th July 2017Ken Cheng: Edinburgh Fringe 2017 interview
A debut hour from this Cambridge University dropout and professional poker player. Expectations are big for Ken Cheng who made the final of the 2015 BBC New Comedy Award.
Laugh Out London, 18th July 2017BWW Q&A- Ken Cheng
Ken Cheng interview.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 30th June 2017Performances
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| 2nd Aug 2017 | 16:45 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 3rd Aug 2017 | 16:45 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 4th Aug 2017 | 16:45 | Pleasance Courtyard |
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| 12th Aug 2017 | 16:45 | Pleasance Courtyard |
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| 15th Aug 2017 | 16:45 | Pleasance Courtyard |
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| 22nd Aug 2017 | 16:45 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 23rd Aug 2017 | 16:45 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 24th Aug 2017 | 16:45 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 25th Aug 2017 | 16:45 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 26th Aug 2017 | 16:45 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 27th Aug 2017 | 16:45 | Pleasance Courtyard |