2017 Edinburgh Fringe
Tony Law: Absurdity for the Common People
Tony Law's on top form in this high energy hour on time travel, semi-professional trampolining and shadow puppetry. He critiques his comedy as he races along and a range of different voices join in - a dip into someone else's stream of consciousness has never been so funny.
Multi award-winning power wizard of comedy Tony Law is heading back to the top. Join for a thing that happens anyway. Whimsy is not just for nerds and farmers. Tony Law is your maverick truth slinger of ridiculousness for the people. Hysteria for nurses, mothers and plumbers. Important nonsense for all. Unite in art. For that is what he names this. Escape with purpose. The doctor is in. 'Tony Law is the living absurd comedic incarnation of the Fringe' ***** (Skinny). 'A wonder to behold' **** (Mail on Sunday). 'Inspired nonsense' **** (Scotsman).
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Meet the tour guides
Before they became top comedians, a number of standups made their living as tour guides. Here, four of the best reveal some of the tricks of their venerable trade, and the sights and sounds of Edinburgh that might inspire them to lead a tour again.
Jay Richardson, Fest Mag, 21st August 2017Tony Law's jobs
Tony Law reminisces on past Augusts and some of the many jobs he's had.
British Comedy Guide, 14th August 2017Comedians play snog, marry, avoid
We've asked some of the comedians at the Edinburgh Fringe this year to tell us who they'd snog, marry, and avoid.
British Comedy Guide, 10th August 2017Tony Law: Edinburgh Fringe 2017 interview
An Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee who takes on the role of maverick truth slinger of ridiculousness for the people.
Laugh Out London, 6th August 2017The Fringe hit list: comedy, music and theatre
Celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, the Fringe denies no-one entry.
Nadine McBay, The National (Scotland), 6th August 2017Dubious ideas for promoting Fringe shows
We asked some of the comedians appearing at the Edinburgh Festival what they'd do to attract larger audiences - ignoring laws and morals!
British Comedy Guide, 5th August 2017Tony Law: Absurdity for the Common People preview
After a much publicised battle with alcohol, the acclaimed Tony Law returns with a show that continues to champion buffoonery as a bulwark against the horrors of life.
Jay Richardson, Edinburgh Festivals, 1st August 2017Interview: rarely asked questions - Tony Law
Tony Law has been a cult comic for too long. It's about time he broke big. And maybe this is his year. He picked up an Edinburgh Comedy Award nomination a few years back and is probably better and more focussed than ever now. The self-appointed "maverick truth slinger of ridiculousness for the people" is zany, madcap, whimsical, all those things, but most importantly, truly funny from tee to green. It's all nonsense of course, but brilliant nonsense.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th July 2017The best theatre, comedy and dance to see this year
Edinburgh Fringe kicks off next week - if you're heading up, these are our highlights.
Laura Freeman, Veronica Lee and Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 28th July 2017The Edinburgh interviews 2017: Tony Law
Love surrealist comedy or loathe it, you have to admire Tony Law for his commitment to the craft. Law's comedy is as uncompromising as it is energetic, and Absurdity For The Common People looks set to prove that absurd, shouty humour isn't just for an isolated few. Tony will be performing at The Stand throughout August.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 26th July 2017Onion at the Fringe: 2017 TVO Edinburgh round-up
It's that time of year again: the Edinburgh Fringe is almost upon us, and once again a cavalcade of TVO regulars are heading across the Scottish border to entertain the masses on a daily basis.
The Velvet Onion, 18th July 2017You have to be joking? Tony Law
Tony Law interview.
Short Com, 14th July 2017BWW Q&A- Tony Law
Tony Law interview.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 29th June 2017Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd Aug 2017 | 12:00 | The Stand Comedy Club |
| 4th Aug 2017 | 12:00 | The Stand Comedy Club |
| 5th Aug 2017 | 12:00 | The Stand Comedy Club |
| 6th Aug 2017 | 12:00 | The Stand Comedy Club |
| 7th Aug 2017 | 12:00 | The Stand Comedy Club |
| 8th Aug 2017 | 12:00 | The Stand Comedy Club |
| 9th Aug 2017 | 12:00 | The Stand Comedy Club |
| 10th Aug 2017 | 12:00 | The Stand Comedy Club |
| 11th Aug 2017 | 12:00 | The Stand Comedy Club |
| 12th Aug 2017 | 12:00 | The Stand Comedy Club |
| 13th Aug 2017 | 12:00 | The Stand Comedy Club |
| 15th Aug 2017 | 12:00 | The Stand Comedy Club |
| 16th Aug 2017 | 12:00 | The Stand Comedy Club |
| 17th Aug 2017 | 12:00 | The Stand Comedy Club |
| 18th Aug 2017 | 12:00 | The Stand Comedy Club |
| 19th Aug 2017 | 12:00 | The Stand Comedy Club |
| 20th Aug 2017 | 12:00 | The Stand Comedy Club |
| 21st Aug 2017 | 12:00 | The Stand Comedy Club |
| 22nd Aug 2017 | 12:00 | The Stand Comedy Club |
| 23rd Aug 2017 | 12:00 | The Stand Comedy Club |
| 24th Aug 2017 | 12:00 | The Stand Comedy Club |
| 25th Aug 2017 | 12:00 | The Stand Comedy Club |
| 26th Aug 2017 | 12:00 | The Stand Comedy Club |
| 27th Aug 2017 | 12:00 | The Stand Comedy Club |
| 28th Aug 2017 | 12:00 | The Stand Comedy Club |