2019 Edinburgh Fringe
Don't Be Terrible
Can stand-up save your love life? Self-confessed nice guy Steve thinks so. That's why he's asked Alice, an up-and-coming stand-up, how to make people laugh. It's his last-ditch attempt to distract his girlfriend from the funny guy at work. Unfortunately, misanthrope Alice believes in comedy much more than she believes in love, and may not be quite the guru he was expecting. A comedy about comedy, that asks whether nice is ever funny and whether sexy is ever nice.
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British Comedy Guide, 10th August 2019The inspiration for 'Don't Be Terrible' by Ellen Waddel
Ellen Waddell writes a piece for Female First ahead of her new show Don't Be Terrible at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Ellen Waddell, Female First, 28th July 201950 word Fringe pitch: Don't Be Terrible
This time it's the turn of... Ellen Waddell, co-writer of Don't Be Terrible.
The Reviews Hub, 23rd July 2019Interview with Ellen Waddell, Don't be Terrible
"Have no expectations other than learning how to be a better performer, and make sure you don't compare yourself to anyone else. This is your journey."
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 18th July 2019Edinburgh interview: Ellen Waddell
She has been to the Edinburgh Fringe show several times, previously with stand up shows. Now she has switched to writing about stand up, with Oliver Milburn, her co-writer on Don't Be Terrible.
Theatre Weekly, 6th July 2019+3 interview: Don't Be Terrible
"Our main character, self-confessed nice guy Steve, thinks comedy can save his relationship."
Dan Lentell, Edinburgh49, 5th July 2019Edinburgh preview: Don't Be Terrible
Can stand-up save your love life? Self-confessed nice guy Steve thinks so.
Theatre Weekly, 3rd July 2019Fringe: 10 shows featuring sex & relationships
There is nothing surer to bring crowds to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe than plays and performances which deal in getting down and dirty.
Lorna Irvine, The List, 27th June 2019Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
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| 31st Jul 2019 | 23:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker One) |
| 1st Aug 2019 | 23:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker One) |
| 2nd Aug 2019 | 23:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker One) |
| 3rd Aug 2019 | 23:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker One) |
| 4th Aug 2019 | 23:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker One) |
| 5th Aug 2019 | 23:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker One) |
| 6th Aug 2019 | 23:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker One) |
| 7th Aug 2019 | 23:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker One) |
| 8th Aug 2019 | 23:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker One) |
| 9th Aug 2019 | 23:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker One) |
| 10th Aug 2019 | 23:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker One) |
| 11th Aug 2019 | 23:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker One) |
| 13th Aug 2019 | 23:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker One) |
| 14th Aug 2019 | 23:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker One) |
| 15th Aug 2019 | 23:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker One) |
| 16th Aug 2019 | 23:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker One) |
| 17th Aug 2019 | 23:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker One) |
| 18th Aug 2019 | 23:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker One) |
| 19th Aug 2019 | 23:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker One) |
| 20th Aug 2019 | 23:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker One) |
| 21st Aug 2019 | 23:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker One) |
| 22nd Aug 2019 | 23:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker One) |
| 23rd Aug 2019 | 23:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker One) |
| 24th Aug 2019 | 23:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker One) |
| 25th Aug 2019 | 23:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker One) |
| 26th Aug 2019 | 23:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker One) |