2018 Edinburgh Fringe
Gyles Brandreth: Break a Leg!
They say all political careers end in tears. In Brandreth's case it's tears of laughter as the actor, author, ex-MP, One Show reporter and QI, Have I Got News for You and Countdown star returns with his new show celebrating all things theatrical. Without hesitation or repetition (and just a touch of deviation), Just a Minute regular Gyles delivers a dazzling hour of wit, wisdom, high drama, low comedy and hilarious name-dropping. He's a Fringe award winner with a record of five-star Edinburgh sell-outs, so book early. 'Master raconteur' ***** (Telegraph). 'Absolute joy' ***** (Scotsman).
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Why I love it when theatre goes wrong
The other night, at the Trafalgar Studios in London, midway through a performance of Killer Joe, Orlando Bloom stopped the show - twice - to berate a member of the audience for using an iPad. According to one eyewitness, the Lord of the Rings star let fly with some pretty fruity language and the temperature in the theatre - already hot, thanks to the weather - rose still further. I wish I'd been there. I love a drama at the drama.
Gyles Brandreth, The Telegraph, 10th August 2018'The Fringe saved my life', says Gyles Brandreth
Gyles Brandreth lauds 'egalitarian Edinburgh' and relates anecdotes about Laurence Olivier and Bernard Manning as he and his award-winning son Benet prepare to stage shows.
Kate Copstick, The Scotsman, 5th August 2018How the children of comedians are also jokers too
Did you hear the one about the comedian's daughter?
Kate Jackson and Emma Pietras, The Sun, 2nd August 2018Fringe acts take inspiration from their politician dads
Kids naturally get embarrassed about their parents. But how would you feel if your dad happened to be a high-flying politician?
Jay Richardson, The List, 31st July 2018Gyles Brandreth on escaping to Scotland
There can't be many former Conservative MPs who have decided to escape to Scotland after losing their seat, but Gyles Brandreth did - and he says it was a life-changer.
Murray Scougall, The Sunday Post, 30th July 2018Pick of the Fringe 2018 (comedy part 1)
Struggling to choose which comedy shows to see at this year's Edinburgh Fringe? We don't blame you!
Greg Stewart, Theatre Weekly, 18th July 2018The Last Word with Gyles Brandreth
Gyles Brandreth interview.
Vicki Power, The Daily Express, 14th July 2018Fringe plays host to comic dynasties
This year's Edinburgh festival features many young standups with parents - from Mark Steel to Gyles Brandreth - who blazed the same trail.
Vanessa Thorpe, The Guardian, 14th July 2018Edinburgh preview: Gyles Brandreth
It's show-time as actor, author, ex-MP, and broadcaster, Gyles Brandreth, returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe from 1st to 26th August with his brand-new one-man show, Break A Leg! at the Pleasance Courtyard.
Theatre Weekly, 12th June 2018Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Aug 2018 | 16:30 | Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance One) |
| 2nd Aug 2018 | 16:30 | Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance One) |
| 3rd Aug 2018 | 16:30 | Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance One) |
| 4th Aug 2018 | 16:30 | Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance One) |
| 5th Aug 2018 | 16:30 | Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance One) |
| 6th Aug 2018 | 16:30 | Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance One) |
| 7th Aug 2018 | 16:30 | Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance One) |
| 8th Aug 2018 | 16:30 | Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance One) |
| 9th Aug 2018 | 16:30 | Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance One) |
| 10th Aug 2018 | 16:30 | Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance One) |
| 11th Aug 2018 | 16:30 | Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance One) |
| 12th Aug 2018 | 16:30 | Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance One) |
| 14th Aug 2018 | 16:30 | Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance One) |
| 15th Aug 2018 | 16:30 | Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance One) |
| 16th Aug 2018 | 16:30 | Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance One) |
| 17th Aug 2018 | 16:30 | Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance One) |
| 17th Aug 2018 | 18:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 18th Aug 2018 | 16:30 | Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance One) |
| 19th Aug 2018 | 16:30 | Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance One) |
| 20th Aug 2018 | 16:30 | Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance One) |
| 21st Aug 2018 | 16:30 | Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance One) |
| 22nd Aug 2018 | 16:30 | Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance One) |
| 23rd Aug 2018 | 16:30 | Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance One) |
| 24th Aug 2018 | 16:30 | Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance One) |
| 25th Aug 2018 | 16:30 | Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance One) |
| 26th Aug 2018 | 16:30 | Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance One) |