2017 Edinburgh Fringe
Tom Ballard: Problematic
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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Press articles
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 2017Why 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?
Where would you be if you weren't in Edinburgh?
Fringe comedians mull an alternative universe...
Chortle, 18th August 2017What's the oddest thing you've read in a Fringe review?
Chortle, 14th August 2017Describe the Edinburgh Fringe in five words
Comedians sum it all up.
Chortle, 6th August 2017Fringe 2017: the 20 best comedy shows to see
The best from the comedy section.
Alice Jones, i Newspaper, 4th August 2017Tom 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 2017Tom 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 2017The one thing Fringe performers wish they knew first
Edinburgh veterans share their wisdom.
Chortle, 1st August 2017Tom Ballard interview
Australian comedian talks political correctness and the joys of Mac'N'Cheese.
Kevin Wight, The Wee Review, 25th July 2017BWW Q&A- Tom Ballard
Tom Ballard interview.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 20th July 2017Performances
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| 2nd Aug 2017 | 20:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 3rd Aug 2017 | 20:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 4th Aug 2017 | 20:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |
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| 27th Aug 2017 | 20:30 | Pleasance Courtyard |