2017 Edinburgh Fringe
Trygve vs a Baby
A world-famous mime attempts to be more entertaining than a standard baby. From Trygve Wakenshaw, the creator of smash hits Nautilus (Fosters Award nominee), Kraken and Squidboy, comes a brand-new show and a brand-new baby. 'The new king of silent comedy' (Guardian). 'So magical, so delightfully playful. Wakenshaw leaves his audience slack-jawed with admiration' **** (Scotsman). 'Trygve is a Loony Toons creation made flesh... you can't help but be carried away by the pure joy of his madcap landscapes' **** (Fest). 'Astonishing, original, witty and engrossing' ***** (TheArtsDesk.com).
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Edinburgh festival 2017 - in pictures
The Edinburgh festival 2017 is still going strong with unlikely film stars, black-history monologues and toddler comedy sidekicks - here's a selection of the latest shows photographed by Murdo MacLeod.
Murdo MacLeod, The Guardian, 19th August 2017Edinburgh's comedy double acts
Trygve Wakenshaw has brought his one-year-old son as a sidekick, Flo and Joan search for love and Giants present the old disintegrating duo routine.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 17th August 2017Why not try something a little out of the ordinary?
Some odd shows.
Alice Jones, i Newspaper, 4th August 2017Trygve Wakenshaw interview
We talk to the New Zealand comic about his two Fringe shows, one starring his theatrical partner Barnie Duncan and the other his 13 month old son.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 4th August 2017Trygve vs A Baby preview
Incredibly, Trygve Wakenshaw's double-act partner in his latest clown show is his one-year-old son Phineas.
Jay Richardson, Edinburgh Festivals, 1st August 2017Trygve Wakenshaw interview
The mime and physical comedy artist has two very different shows at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe. He tells Giverny Masso about creating one show starring his baby son and another about two office workers at a leather interiors company...
Giverny Masso, The Stage, 29th July 2017Trygve Wakenshaw on Trygve vs a Baby
If he is eligible for the Best Newcomer award, our money is on young Phineas Wakenshaw. We speak to his father Trygve about sharing the limelight with his son.
Ben Venables, The Skinny, 27th July 2017Focus on: Trygve Wakenshaw
Kiwi comedian Trygve Wakenshaw is, as of about a year ago, part of a double act. John Stansfield finds a star ready to be upstaged.
John Stansfield, Fest Mag, 22nd July 2017Silent Treatment: 5 silent comics coming to the Fringe
The talented Mr Wills aka Tape Face is not the only mime act making a big noise this Fringe.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 18th July 2017Best comedy shows at the Edinburgh Fringe 2017
We pick out the must-see comedy shows that are already giving us goosebumps of excitement.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 11th July 2017Fringe top ten: Matt Trueman's picks
Our critic rounds up the shows he's most looking forward to at this year's Festival.
Matt Trueman, What's On Stage, 4th July 201721 sketch, character, clown recommendations
Looking for something more than conventional stand-up comedy at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2017? Don't worry, there are loads of idiots out there pretending to be other people, or conjuring up imaginary worlds or playing with props and people in fun, inventive ways.
Laugh Out London, 3rd July 2017Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
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| 3rd Aug 2017 | 15:00 | Assembly Roxy |
| 4th Aug 2017 | 15:00 | Assembly Roxy |
| 5th Aug 2017 | 15:00 | Assembly Roxy |
| 6th Aug 2017 | 15:00 | Assembly Roxy |
| 7th Aug 2017 | 15:00 | Assembly Roxy |
| 8th Aug 2017 | 15:00 | Assembly Roxy |
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| 10th Aug 2017 | 15:00 | Assembly Roxy |
| 11th Aug 2017 | 15:00 | Assembly Roxy |
| 12th Aug 2017 | 15:00 | Assembly Roxy |
| 13th Aug 2017 | 15:00 | Assembly Roxy |
| 15th Aug 2017 | 15:00 | Assembly Roxy |
| 16th Aug 2017 | 15:00 | Assembly Roxy |
| 17th Aug 2017 | 15:00 | Assembly Roxy |
| 18th Aug 2017 | 15:00 | Assembly Roxy |
| 19th Aug 2017 | 15:00 | Assembly Roxy |
| 20th Aug 2017 | 15:00 | Assembly Roxy |
| 22nd Aug 2017 | 15:00 | Assembly Roxy |
| 23rd Aug 2017 | 15:00 | Assembly Roxy |
| 24th Aug 2017 | 15:00 | Assembly Roxy |
| 25th Aug 2017 | 15:00 | Assembly Roxy |
| 26th Aug 2017 | 15:00 | Assembly Roxy |
| 27th Aug 2017 | 15:00 | Assembly Roxy |