2017 Edinburgh Fringe
Matt Forde: A Show Hastily Rewritten in Light of Recent Events - Again!
The UK's leading political comedian and host of Unspun presents a show completely changed by events which haven't yet happened. Ultra-topical comedy as seen on The Royal Variety Performance, Mock The Week, The One Show and Question Time. Now with added Trump. 'Possibly the best political comedy show on the Fringe' ***** (Telegraph). 'A first-class comic' (Guardian). 'Singlehandedly fulfilling comedy's brief of taking our political masters to task. Combining spot-on impressions with up-to-the-minute observations' **** (Mail on Sunday).
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Edinburgh Fringe: The comics taking on Trump
In Edinburgh, this is the final hectic weekend of the annual Festival Fringe.
Vincent Dowd, BBC, 26th August 2017A Scotsman walks into a bar . . . and satire sells out
Political animals are vying with comedians for laughs at this year's festival -- and Brexit is invariably the punchline.
Gillian Bowditch, The Sunday Times, 20th August 2017How Trump invaded the Fringe
Well, where else would you find Donald Trump in Edinburgh? Located in the heart of the city, the Bruntsfield Links is one of the oldest golf courses in the world, dating back to at least the time of James IV.
Jonathan Holmes, i Newspaper, 14th August 2017Trumped out: why the fringe can't keep up with 2017
From Trumpageddon to Brexit: The Musical, many would-be topical crowdpleasers at this year's fringe can't match the manic pace of real-life news events.
Mark Lawson, The Guardian, 13th August 2017Our guide to the best stand-up shows
Some recommendations.
Rebecca Monks, Edinburgh Evening News, 5th August 2017Our favourite comics explain why you should see them
A handful of stars describe the shows in their own words to help you pick who you will want to see...
Mark Jefferies, The Mirror, 3rd August 201750 Fringe shows you should consider seeing ...
We've selected 50 that we think are worth your consideration.
Allan Crow, Fife Today, 27th July 2017I talk to: Matt Forde
Since finishing Edinburgh last year, Matt Forde has hosted not one, but three series of Unspun on Dave and he's back to Edinburgh this year with his seventh hour in as many years.
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 19th July 2017Edinburgh 10x10: 3. All pod's children
Here are ten shows from comedians who've built up their fan base with podcasts - some are taping new episodes in Edinburgh, others doing their stand-up shows, and some are doing both.
Chortle, 19th July 2017Fringe 2017: the comedy shows you should book now
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the best place to see comedy heavyweights perform alongside up and coming talent.
Rebecca Monks, i Newspaper, 5th July 2017Performances
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