2019 Edinburgh Fringe
Chris Parker: Camp Binch
A high-energy show from Chris Parker on growing up gay in rugby-revering New Zealand, finding sanctuary in the school drama club and ensuring the next generation find it too. It's a warm-hearted, very funny hour topped and tailed with a show tune and a brilliant dialogue with his former headmaster. The photos from Chris' childhood are an absolute joy too.
New Zealand's beloved sissy Chris Parker (as seen in Netflix's The Breaker Upperers) is mincing his way over to Edinburgh with his award-winning Camp Binch. Winner of Best Show at NZ International Comedy Fest 2018, Camp Binch delivers a hilarious and cathartic retelling of growing up gay in conservative New Zealand. 'He's the one to watch that you're probably already watching!' (GayExpress.co.nz). 'Leaves you inspired to make a difference' (New Zealand Herald). Writer and star of New Zealand's 7 Days, Jono and Ben, and Funny Girls.
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Did you hear about the comics sharing a flat at Fringe?
Performing at the fringe can cost a fortune - little wonder so many comics bunk in together. We drop in on Jon Richardson, Rose Matafeo and Josie Long, among others, to see how they live.
Chris Wiegand, The Guardian, 13th August 2019Would it be better to never say 'yes' or 'no'?
Comics answer another of Richard Herring's Emergency Questions.
Chortle, 11th August 2019Q and A: Chris Parker
Chris Parker answered a few questions about himself and his show as part of a series of Ed Fringe Q and As we are running this year.
The LGBTQ Arts Review, 9th August 2019Chris Parker aims to destroy single sex education
Chris Parker is heading to the Edinburgh Fringe with his award-winning show Camp Binch.
British Comedy Guide, 27th July 2019What is the worst date you have ever been on?
Today's emergency question.
Chortle, 25th July 2019What's your favourite cheese?
A stupid question.
Chortle, 23rd July 2019Interview with Chris Parker
"We have a really annoying conservative minister in New Zealand who often is saying really frustrating things publicly, and that will always inspire me to create something quite gay in response."
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 16th July 2019Chris Parker Q&A
BWW catches up with Chris Parker to chat about bringing Camp Binch to the 2019 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 10th July 2019Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
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| 31st Jul 2019 | 18:50 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Five) |
| 1st Aug 2019 | 18:50 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Five) |
| 2nd Aug 2019 | 18:50 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Five) |
| 3rd Aug 2019 | 18:50 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Five) |
| 4th Aug 2019 | 18:50 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Five) |
| 5th Aug 2019 | 18:50 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Five) |
| 6th Aug 2019 | 18:50 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Five) |
| 7th Aug 2019 | 18:50 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Five) |
| 8th Aug 2019 | 18:50 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Five) |
| 9th Aug 2019 | 18:50 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Five) |
| 10th Aug 2019 | 18:50 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Five) |
| 11th Aug 2019 | 18:50 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Five) |
| 12th Aug 2019 | 18:50 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Five) |
| 13th Aug 2019 | 18:50 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Five) |
| 15th Aug 2019 | 18:50 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Five) |
| 16th Aug 2019 | 18:50 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Five) |
| 17th Aug 2019 | 18:50 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Five) |
| 18th Aug 2019 | 18:50 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Five) |
| 19th Aug 2019 | 18:50 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Five) |
| 20th Aug 2019 | 18:50 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Five) |
| 21st Aug 2019 | 18:50 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Five) |
| 22nd Aug 2019 | 18:50 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Five) |
| 23rd Aug 2019 | 18:50 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Five) |
| 24th Aug 2019 | 18:50 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Five) |
| 25th Aug 2019 | 18:50 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Five) |