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2017 Edinburgh Fringe

Loyiso Gola: Unlearning

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14: Gilded Balloon Teviot

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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?

Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 25th August 2017

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 2017

Loyiso Gola five Unforgettable Gigs

"Never take a date to a gig"

Loyiso Gola, Chortle, 7th August 2017

Loyiso Gola on language

South African comedian Loyiso Gola says speaking Afrikaans freaks out the Dutch when he uses it in Holland.

Chortle, 5th August 2017

Ari 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 2017

You 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 2017

First 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 2017

Interview: 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 2017

Performances

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

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