2017 Edinburgh Fringe
I Can Make You Tory
Whilst not every joke quite lands its mark, this gag-packed show is a breath of fresh air, with great right-wing comic observations throughout.
Sick of sanctimonious lefties lecturing you about global warming, Jeremy Corbyn and sexism? Award-winning comedian Leo Kearse slaughters these sacred cows with razor sharp wit and shows that it's right to be right wing. You'll leave the show a fan of nuclear power, capitalism and voting Tory! 'A giant of the art' (Chortle.co.uk). 'Kearse is seriously good. Quick, funny, smart and to the point... hilarious' (Scotsman). 'Very funny, occasionally shocking but edgily likeable and happily endearing' **** (List). Warning: not for the easily offended.
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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 2017What would be your fantasy sketch quartet?
Comics pick four performers past or present to make the team.
Chortle, 24th August 2017Comedy: culture's ghetto?
It's a hot-button issue at last: the establishment thinks that comedy is worthless. Leo Kearse (Tory capitalist) and Rob Mulholland (socialist working-class agitator) have joined forces to ask why public money is only ever spent on entertainment few of us want.
Leo Kearse & Rob Mulholland, FringePig, 23rd August 2017What gets you through Edinburgh's toughest days?
Comedians on how to de-stress.
Chortle, 21st August 2017What do you think of critics?
Now it's Edinburgh Fringe comedians turn to dole out their opinions.
Chortle, 20th August 2017What's the oddest thing you've found in your bucket?
Comedians recall their peculiar donations.
Chortle, 19th August 2017Comics stand-up for the politically incorrect at Fringe
Comedy is currently more prescriptive than at any time I can remember. Prescriptive of words, of subjects, even of opinions. And that is worrying. The current industry-standard stand-up has to abide by a list of prohibitions that make a gluten-free, vegan shopping expedition seem simple. There are 328 recognised gender identities, Leo Kearse tells his packed audience, and reads a few from his phone. Canada has just passed a law making the non-use of the correct gender pronoun in any given situation an offence, he says. He thinks this is a bit much.
Kate Copstick, The Scotsman, 13th August 2017What's the most you've put in the bucket of a free show
Comedians explain why they were so generous.
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Nadine McBay, The National (Scotland), 6th August 2017What's the worst Fringe review you ever had?
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i Newspaper, 31st July 2017Interesting Edinburgh Fringe titles
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British Comedy Guide, 31st July 2017Fringe Q&A's: Leo Kearse
Leo Kearse on catching up with friends at the festival, promoting his show naked and deep fried pizza.
Linda Howard, The Herald, 29th July 2017Edinburgh 10x10: 4. A nation divided
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Chortle, 20th July 2017The Edinburgh interviews 2017: Leo Kearse
In Leo Kearse's latest show he claims that he can convince his audience members to vote Tory by offering the joys of the right wing political sphere. Kearse is also the co-creator of Hate 'n' Live, where topics suggested by audience members are 'hated on' by comedians most nights at the Fringe. He is performing his free show in the Gothic Room at the Three Sisters throughout August.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 18th July 2017Interview: rarely asked questions - Leo Kearse
Leo Kearse interview.
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Edinburgh Evening News, 7th July 2017Fringe 2017 - Leo Kearse: I Can Make You Tory
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Kara Alberts, The Edinburgh Reporter, 7th July 2017#EdFringe17: Leo Kearse can make you Tory
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Laugh Out London, 27th June 2017Performances
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| 3rd Aug 2017 | 19:30 | The Free Sisters |
| 4th Aug 2017 | 19:30 | The Free Sisters |
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| 20th Aug 2017 | 19:30 | The Free Sisters |
| 21st Aug 2017 | 19:30 | The Free Sisters |
| 22nd Aug 2017 | 19:30 | The Free Sisters |
| 23rd Aug 2017 | 19:30 | The Free Sisters |
| 24th Aug 2017 | 19:30 | The Free Sisters |
| 25th Aug 2017 | 19:30 | The Free Sisters |
| 26th Aug 2017 | 19:30 | The Free Sisters |
| 27th Aug 2017 | 19:30 | The Free Sisters |
| 28th Aug 2017 | 19:30 | The Free Sisters |