2017 Edinburgh Fringe
Loyiso Gola: Unlearning
Two-time Emmy nominated and Comics' Choice Award winning Loyiso Gola is one of South Africa's most loved comedians for a reason. Returning to the Fringe with his brand-new show, Loyiso challenges societal norms, making you question everything you thought you knew about politics, race, history and more, all delivered with his signature satirical wit. As seen on Mock the Week (BBC Two). 'Nothing short of hilarious... expertly crafted... a real Fringe highlight' **** (ThreeWeeks). 'A thinker masquerading as a fool' (Mens Health). 'Hilarious and heartwarming' (Herald). 'Brought the house down!' (Wall Street Journal).
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Why Fringe comics don't care about May, Trump & Brexit
In a sweaty Edinburgh cellar a bearded young comedian is telling us about the joys of deciding to stop being left-wing for a while. It is, we assume,
a joke. After all, the comedian concerned, Fin Taylor, spent his previous Edinburgh hour, Whitey McWhiteface, lecturing us about the woes of white privilege, albeit while owning up to being one of its beneficiaries. This is just another ironic pose, right, the precursor to some dismissive material about the usual baddies - Brexit, May and Trump?
The Edinburgh interviews 2017: Loyiso Gola
Loyiso Gola is increasingly gaining in popularity, having appeared on Mock The Week in 2016 and being nominated for various awards over recent years. Loyiso will be performing his latest show Unlearning at the Gilded Balloon Teviot throughout August.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 9th August 2017Loyiso Gola five Unforgettable Gigs
"Never take a date to a gig"
Loyiso Gola, Chortle, 7th August 2017Loyiso Gola on language
South African comedian Loyiso Gola says speaking Afrikaans freaks out the Dutch when he uses it in Holland.
Chortle, 5th August 2017Ari Shaffir's Skeptic Tank #299: But... But You're Blek
Loyiso Gola met me in Montreal to give me a bit of an introduction to South Africa.
Ari Shaffir, Ari Shaffir, 1st August 2017You have to be joking? Loyiso Gola
Loyiso Gola interview.
Short Com, 31st July 2017#EdFringe17: Loyiso Gola is Unlearning
Enjoy 10 minutes of stand up and chat with South African born Loyiso Gola. His new Edinburgh show, Unlearning brings together sharp observations, satirical wit and philosophical contemplations. Loyiso challenges societal norms, making you question everything you thought you knew about politics, race and history.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 26th July 2017First Gig, Worst Gig: Loyiso Gola
Back from Latitude and about to grace Edinburgh for a month, Loyiso Gola recalls bewildered tourists, in-the-dark comedians and one electrifying hall.
British Comedy Guide, 20th July 2017Interview: rarely asked questions - Loyiso Gola
Loyiso Gola is big in South Africa and getting bigger in the UK, where you may have seen him recently on Mock The Week.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 15th July 2017Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Aug 2017 | 21:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
| 3rd Aug 2017 | 21:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
| 4th Aug 2017 | 21:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
| 5th Aug 2017 | 21:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
| 6th Aug 2017 | 21:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
| 7th Aug 2017 | 21:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
| 8th Aug 2017 | 21:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
| 9th Aug 2017 | 21:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
| 10th Aug 2017 | 21:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
| 11th Aug 2017 | 21:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
| 12th Aug 2017 | 21:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
| 13th Aug 2017 | 21:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
| 15th Aug 2017 | 21:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
| 16th Aug 2017 | 21:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
| 17th Aug 2017 | 21:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
| 18th Aug 2017 | 21:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
| 19th Aug 2017 | 21:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
| 20th Aug 2017 | 21:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
| 21st Aug 2017 | 21:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
| 22nd Aug 2017 | 21:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
| 23rd Aug 2017 | 21:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
| 24th Aug 2017 | 21:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
| 25th Aug 2017 | 21:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
| 26th Aug 2017 | 21:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
| 27th Aug 2017 | 21:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
| 28th Aug 2017 | 21:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |