2017 Edinburgh Fringe
Tessa Coates: Primates
One third of Massive Dad - 'Hilarious' **** (Guardian) - Tessa has an absolutely useless degree in Anthropology and some very big questions about how we got here. Her debut show combines character and story-telling with very intense academic research. Which is surely what everyone wants from their comedy. Tessa has appeared on Newsjack, Comic Relief, Sky Arts, BBC Three, @elevenish, Comedy Central and BBC Radio 4, and she'd very much like you to come and hang out with her. 'I love Tessa Coates' (Caitlin Moran).
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Brian Donaldson, The List, 14th July 2017Tessa Coates: Edinburgh Fringe 2017 interview
One of several sketch stars maker a solo debut at this year's Fringe, Tessa is a member is one third of the critically-acclaimed Massive Dad who had a smash hit show in 2014. Her blurb for this solo effort promises "character and story-telling with very intense academic research".
Laugh Out London, 13th July 2017Tessa Coates discusses the inspiration for her new show
Tessa Coates writes a piece for us ahead of her new show Primates at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Female First, 8th July 2017I talk to: Tessa Coates
As one third of Massive Dad, Tessa Coates has performed at the Edinburgh Fringe festival for the past three years but this year is her debut as a solo performer.
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 7th July 2017Tessa Coates: Primates interview
It's festival season, kicking off with Latitude where some of our favourite comedians will be performing. We caught up with Tessa Coates of Massive Dad, who will be performing her debut solo show Primates at the festival...
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Laugh Out London, 26th June 2017Performances
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| 2nd Aug 2017 | 15:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
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