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2017 Edinburgh Fringe

Tom Ballard: Problematic

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33: Pleasance Courtyard

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A funny show about whether anything can be funny anymore. Best Show nominee 2016, Edinburgh Comedy Awards. Best Show nominee 2016, MICF. 'Hilarious from start to finish, Problematic is a show, which, as it turns out, is not problematic at all - it's absolutely flawless' ***** (Adelaide Advertiser). 'Engaged, conscientious and consistently, archly funny, Ballard is precisely the sort of political commentator the world needs' **** (Scotsman). 'Ballard is primed to be at the forefront of a new generation of politically motivated comics, and you couldn't want for a more dynamic poster boy' **** (Chortle.co.uk).

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Best reviewed Edinburgh Fringe shows 2017

A list of the best reviewed comedy shows at the 2017 Edinburgh Festival. The list includes Hannah Gadsby, Phil Nichol, Tom Ballard, Mat Ewins, Sarah Kendall and Larry Dean.

British Comedy Guide, 4th September 2017

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

Where would you be if you weren't in Edinburgh?

Fringe comedians mull an alternative universe...

Chortle, 18th August 2017

Describe the Edinburgh Fringe in five words

Comedians sum it all up.

Chortle, 6th August 2017

Fringe 2017: the 20 best comedy shows to see

The best from the comedy section.

Alice Jones, i Newspaper, 4th August 2017

Tom Ballard: Edinburgh Fringe 2017 interview

This year he promises to deliver funny show about whether anything can be funny anymore.

Laugh Out London, 3rd August 2017

Tom Ballard: Problematic preview

Nominated for best newcomer at last year's Fringe, Tom Ballard's show Problematic has already been a hit at this year's Melbourne Festival.

Jay Richardson, Edinburgh Festivals, 1st August 2017

The one thing Fringe performers wish they knew first

Edinburgh veterans share their wisdom.

Chortle, 1st August 2017

Tom Ballard interview

Australian comedian talks political correctness and the joys of Mac'N'Cheese.

Kevin Wight, The Wee Review, 25th July 2017

BWW Q&A- Tom Ballard

Tom Ballard interview.

Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 20th July 2017

Performances

Date Time Venue
2nd Aug 2017 20:30 Pleasance Courtyard
3rd Aug 2017 20:30 Pleasance Courtyard
4th Aug 2017 20:30 Pleasance Courtyard
5th Aug 2017 20:30 Pleasance Courtyard
6th Aug 2017 20:30 Pleasance Courtyard
7th Aug 2017 20:30 Pleasance Courtyard
8th Aug 2017 20:30 Pleasance Courtyard
9th Aug 2017 20:30 Pleasance Courtyard
10th Aug 2017 20:30 Pleasance Courtyard
11th Aug 2017 20:30 Pleasance Courtyard
12th Aug 2017 20:30 Pleasance Courtyard
13th Aug 2017 20:30 Pleasance Courtyard
14th Aug 2017 20:30 Pleasance Courtyard
15th Aug 2017 20:30 Pleasance Courtyard
16th Aug 2017 20:30 Pleasance Courtyard
17th Aug 2017 20:30 Pleasance Courtyard
18th Aug 2017 20:30 Pleasance Courtyard
19th Aug 2017 20:30 Pleasance Courtyard
20th Aug 2017 20:30 Pleasance Courtyard
21st Aug 2017 20:30 Pleasance Courtyard
22nd Aug 2017 20:30 Pleasance Courtyard
23rd Aug 2017 20:30 Pleasance Courtyard
24th Aug 2017 20:30 Pleasance Courtyard
25th Aug 2017 20:30 Pleasance Courtyard
26th Aug 2017 20:30 Pleasance Courtyard
27th Aug 2017 20:30 Pleasance Courtyard

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