2017 Edinburgh Fringe
Wisdomless
Having moved 5,437 miles for love, award-winning Egyptian-American comedian Maria Shehata presents her debut hour of playfully sardonic stand-up. Charmingly conversational and brutally honest, Maria divulges the realities of giving up a glamorous LA lifestyle to discover that saying 'I moved here for you' does not win every argument. Winner: Best Comedian at Hollywood Festival of New Cinema and Best Comedy at the Miami Web Fest. 'Maria Shehata has a Janeane Garofalo-type swagger to her, both funny and entertaining' (LA Times). 'Maria is my favourite little Egyptian' (Jim Gaffigan).
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First Gig, Worst Gig: Maria Shehata
The London-based, currently Edinburgh-Fringeing Egyptian/American Maria Shehata recalls memorable shows in Ohio, Paris, Norway... and a stinker in Birmingham.
British Comedy Guide, 24th August 2017Maria Shehata: Edinburgh Fringe 2017 interview
Egyptian-American comedian Maria moved countries and gave up her LA lifestyle for love.
Laugh Out London, 10th August 2017The Edinburgh interviews 2017: Maria Shehata
Maria Shehata's latest show, Wisdomless, is an honest look back on the turmoils of a relationship that resulted in her leaving LA, her home, in the name of love. Shehata will be performing at Just the Tonic at The Caves throughout August.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 8th August 2017Maria Shehata picks her Perfect Playlist
'Sometimes you just want to watch someone cry because life has beaten them down'
Maria Shehata, Chortle, 7th August 2017+3 interview: Maria Shehata: Wisdomless
"I was in the Arches that year, and they were doing construction on the site. My first show had to be postponed because they dug up human remains."
Dan Lentell, Edinburgh49, 7th August 2017#EdFringe17: Maria Shehata is Wisdomless
Having moved 5,437 miles for love, award-winning Egyptian-American comedian, Maria Shehata presents her debut Edinburgh hour of playfully sardonic comedy. Enjoy 15 minutes of stand up and chat with a comic seeking wisdom.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 24th July 2017Maria Shehata discusses her show 'Wisdomless'
Maria Shehata talks to us about her new show Wisdomless ahead of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Female First, 21st July 2017BWW Q&A- Maria Shehata
Maria Shehata interview.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 19th July 2017A FaceTime relationship turns face to face
When you talk to someone on FaceTime, there is a little square of your face in the corner that gives you a self-awareness you would not get on a date. It's as if you're holding up a tiny mirror in front of yourself during the entire conversation.
Maria Shehata, The New York Times, 7th July 2017Laugh a minute: Edinburgh festival's 2017 comedy lineup
Sara Pascoe looks at life after a breakup, Trygve Wakenshaw brings his baby on stage, and Alexei Sayle, Ruby Wax and talkshow king Craig Ferguson all return to the fringe this year.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 8th June 2017Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
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| 3rd Aug 2017 | 20:20 | Just The Tonic at the Caves |
| 4th Aug 2017 | 20:20 | Just The Tonic at the Caves |
| 5th Aug 2017 | 20:20 | Just The Tonic at the Caves |
| 6th Aug 2017 | 20:20 | Just The Tonic at the Caves |
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| 21st Aug 2017 | 20:20 | Just The Tonic at the Caves |
| 22nd Aug 2017 | 20:20 | Just The Tonic at the Caves |
| 23rd Aug 2017 | 20:20 | Just The Tonic at the Caves |
| 24th Aug 2017 | 20:20 | Just The Tonic at the Caves |
| 25th Aug 2017 | 20:20 | Just The Tonic at the Caves |
| 26th Aug 2017 | 20:20 | Just The Tonic at the Caves |
| 27th Aug 2017 | 20:20 | Just The Tonic at the Caves |