2018 Edinburgh Fringe
Jen Brister - Meaningless
A powerful stand-up show focusing, in-part, on feminist issues. Jen Brister's expertly delivered routines strike the right balance between making important points and generating big laughs.
Ever wanted to know the meaning of life? No, neither has Jen, she's too busy trying to stop her twins from using her shoes as a toilet. Still, we're only on this planet for a finite time, wouldn't it be good to find a bit of meaning in your otherwise pointless existence? Join Jen as she clutches at all the straws trying to make sense of it all. 'Blisteringly funny' **** (List). 'This is as near perfect stand up as I have seen' ***** (ScotsGay.co.uk). 'A confident and charismatic performer' **** (Edinburgh Evening News).
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Best-reviewed Edinburgh Fringe shows 2018
A list of the best-reviewed comedy shows at the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
British Comedy Guide, 31st August 2018Fringe Q&A: Weird dreams
What do performers dream about when they go to bed. We asked some comedians 'What's the weirdest dream you've ever had?'.
British Comedy Guide, 9th August 2018Fringe Q&A: The worst thing you've done at a festival?
We asked some of the people who are performing shows at the Edinburgh Fringe what the worst thing they've ever done at a festival is. Brace yourself for some of these answers....
British Comedy Guide, 5th August 2018Jen Brister's new show set to hit Edinburgh Festival
Comedian Jen Brister is a mum, the "other" mum. One half of a lesbian couple, she's the non-biological parent of three-year-old twins.
Nan Spowart, The National (Scotland), 2nd August 2018Edinburgh preview: Suzi Ruffell & Jen Brister
What followed was some glorious raging on the toxicity of living in a patriarchal society for both women and men.
Jonna Brett, Broadway Baby, 31st July 2018Fringe Q&A: What do your parents think?
We asked some of the comedians heading up to the Fringe how many times their parents have seen them perform. Some acts have very supportive mums and dads it would appear... but not everyone in this list can say that.
British Comedy Guide, 30th July 2018Fringe: The best comedy shows to see
If the London previews have tickled your fancy and you've made the decision to go up to Edinburgh, you're bound to be looking for some lols.
Zoe Paskett, Evening Standard, 19th July 2018Monkey Barrel Fringe preview
Exceptional comedy venue offers a Fringe line-up to match.
Kevin Ibbotson-Wight, The Wee Review, 14th June 2018Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
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| 2nd Aug 2018 | 13:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 3rd Aug 2018 | 13:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 4th Aug 2018 | 13:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 5th Aug 2018 | 13:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 6th Aug 2018 | 13:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 7th Aug 2018 | 13:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 8th Aug 2018 | 13:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 9th Aug 2018 | 13:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 10th Aug 2018 | 13:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 11th Aug 2018 | 13:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 12th Aug 2018 | 13:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 13th Aug 2018 | 13:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 14th Aug 2018 | 13:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 16th Aug 2018 | 13:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 17th Aug 2018 | 13:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 18th Aug 2018 | 13:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 19th Aug 2018 | 13:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 20th Aug 2018 | 13:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 21st Aug 2018 | 13:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 22nd Aug 2018 | 13:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 23rd Aug 2018 | 13:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 24th Aug 2018 | 13:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 25th Aug 2018 | 13:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 26th Aug 2018 | 13:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |