2018 Edinburgh Fringe
Alex Kealy: A Kealy's Heel
Political comedian/ball of anxiety Alex Kealy honks on about love (passionate) and politics (jaded) for show number three. 'Hilariously funny' **** (TheatreWeekly.com). 'Ferociously quick-witted' **** (EdFringeReview.com). 'Fresh, insightful and original... great hour of cerebral stand-up' **** (FringeGuru.com). Best Jokes of Edinburgh 2016 and 2017 (Evening Standard, i News, Scotsman, Huffington Post). 'Very high on laughs. The gag-per-minute ratio for this show is impressive... clever and imaginative' (List). 'Fascinating hour... marvellous stand-up' (Skinny). 'Smart and fresh satirical comedy' (ThreeWeeks). 'Clever and original... Kealy's style worked a treat' (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Enjoyable stage presence with shrewd comic chops' (Fest).
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i Newspaper, 20th August 2018Fringe comedians share their flat-share stories
The horror (and harmony) stories
i Newspaper, 13th August 2018What comics have done in Edinburgh away from the Fringe
It's not all about The Pleasance or Gilded Balloon...
Nick Mitchell, i Newspaper, 7th August 2018Alex Kealy: Edinburgh Fringe 2018 interview
Alex Kealy interview.
Laugh Out London, 7th August 2018The best comedy show titles at the 2018 Edinburgh Fringe
British Comedy Guide's favourite show titles at the 2018 Edinburgh Festival.
British Comedy Guide, 3rd August 2018Best free comedy shows at the 2018 Fringe
Newcomers and established comedy favourites performing free or pay what you want shows this year.
Craig Angus, The List, 31st July 2018Edinburgh Fringe: the 2018 must see list
We've chosen these productions for one reason; we think they are unmissable, and take pride of place on our 2018 Must See List.
Theatre Weekly, 30th July 2018Interview with Alex Kealy
28-year-old stand-up Alex Kealy has had a good year for love and a tumultuous year politically, and he's doing a show about both.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 27th July 2018Fringe 2018 - Alex Kealy: A Kealy's Heel
Political comedian & ball of anxiety Alex Kealy trains his sights on love and politics. II's territory already covered by War & Peace, Life & Fate and Ant & Dec.
Kara Alberts, The Edinburgh Reporter, 9th July 2018Five Fringe comedians to see if you like James Acaster
Sadly, Acaster will not be bringing his unique brand of surreal stand-up to Scotland's capital this August. Instead, here are five brilliant comedians he has already shared or will share the stage with soon who will all be performing at this year''s Fringe.
Alex Watson, The Scotsman, 26th June 2018Edinburgh preview: Alex Kealy
Political comedian & ball of anxiety Alex Kealy trains his sights on love and politics.
Theatre Weekly, 23rd June 2018My comedy hero: Alex Kealy on Stephen Colbert
Brian Donaldson, The List, 21st June 2018Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Aug 2018 | 17:15 | Cabaret Voltaire (Long Room) |
| 3rd Aug 2018 | 17:15 | Cabaret Voltaire (Long Room) |
| 4th Aug 2018 | 17:15 | Cabaret Voltaire (Long Room) |
| 5th Aug 2018 | 17:15 | Cabaret Voltaire (Long Room) |
| 6th Aug 2018 | 17:15 | Cabaret Voltaire (Long Room) |
| 7th Aug 2018 | 17:15 | Cabaret Voltaire (Long Room) |
| 8th Aug 2018 | 17:15 | Cabaret Voltaire (Long Room) |
| 9th Aug 2018 | 17:15 | Cabaret Voltaire (Long Room) |
| 10th Aug 2018 | 17:15 | Cabaret Voltaire (Long Room) |
| 11th Aug 2018 | 17:15 | Cabaret Voltaire (Long Room) |
| 12th Aug 2018 | 17:15 | Cabaret Voltaire (Long Room) |
| 13th Aug 2018 | 17:15 | Cabaret Voltaire (Long Room) |
| 14th Aug 2018 | 17:15 | Cabaret Voltaire (Long Room) |
| 15th Aug 2018 | 17:15 | Cabaret Voltaire (Long Room) |
| 16th Aug 2018 | 17:15 | Cabaret Voltaire (Long Room) |
| 17th Aug 2018 | 17:15 | Cabaret Voltaire (Long Room) |
| 18th Aug 2018 | 17:15 | Cabaret Voltaire (Long Room) |
| 19th Aug 2018 | 17:15 | Cabaret Voltaire (Long Room) |
| 20th Aug 2018 | 17:15 | Cabaret Voltaire (Long Room) |
| 21st Aug 2018 | 17:15 | Cabaret Voltaire (Long Room) |
| 22nd Aug 2018 | 17:15 | Cabaret Voltaire (Long Room) |
| 23rd Aug 2018 | 17:15 | Cabaret Voltaire (Long Room) |
| 24th Aug 2018 | 17:15 | Cabaret Voltaire (Long Room) |
| 25th Aug 2018 | 17:15 | Cabaret Voltaire (Long Room) |
| 26th Aug 2018 | 17:15 | Cabaret Voltaire (Long Room) |