2019 Edinburgh Fringe
Esther Manito: Crusade
Tales of motherhood and mixed heritage expectations told in a refreshing, eloquent and damn funny style. Laughs from start to finish.
Has history taught us nothing? Crusades don't work! So You Think You're Funny finalist 2017 and co-author of Don't Panic I'm Islamic brings you her debut hour. Esther takes you on a whirlwind tour of what life is like when you can't meet the expectations of your identity. From battling comments online to facing head-on confrontations in person, she's not sure she wants to battle the crusade! 'A lot of hair and a lot of talent' (BeyondTheJoke.co.uk). 'Gritty reality... Esther tells it like it is' (FunnyWomen.com).
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NextUp films Edinburgh shows for release
This year NextUp filmed 14 shows including those of Zoe Lyons, Esther Manito, Ashley Storrie, Juliette Burton, Bec Hill, Robin Morgan, Edd Hedges, Daniel Wye, Anesti Danelis and Aaron Simmonds.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th August 2019Accommodation woes
We asked a range of comedians about their accommodation at this year's Fringe, and for disaster stories from previous years.
British Comedy Guide, 14th August 2019Esther Manito: interview
With Crusades, Fringe debutant Esther Manito is on a mission to give a voice to outsiders everywhere. Here she recalls embarrassing body hair at school and reveals how she likes to wind down after a gig.
Craig Angus, The List, 26th July 2019Esther Manito: Crusade Q&A
Esther Manito is bringing her brilliant debut hour Crusade to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the show addresses identity, labels and expectations.
Funny Women, 19th July 2019My favourite comedian by Esther Manito
I grew up loving Victoria Wood, and always believed she was the ultimate goddess of comedy. Then I came across Gina Yashere.
Esther Manito, Female First, 17th July 201910 up-and-coming comedians to check out at the Fringe
The Edinburgh Fringe is just around the corner, and with so many shows it can be difficult to decide what to see.
Hannah Crofts, The National Student, 15th July 2019Interview with Esther Manito
"I have previewed my show in very left-wing, and very right-wing areas and it's been fascinating watching people get react to different parts of the show."
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 10th July 2019Three to see 2019: three comedy debut hours
This time three comedians doing their first full hour at the Fringe this year.
Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 28th June 2019Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 31st Jul 2019 | 16:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (The Turret) |
| 1st Aug 2019 | 16:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (The Turret) |
| 2nd Aug 2019 | 16:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (The Turret) |
| 3rd Aug 2019 | 16:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (The Turret) |
| 4th Aug 2019 | 16:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (The Turret) |
| 5th Aug 2019 | 16:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (The Turret) |
| 6th Aug 2019 | 16:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (The Turret) |
| 7th Aug 2019 | 16:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (The Turret) |
| 8th Aug 2019 | 16:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (The Turret) |
| 9th Aug 2019 | 16:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (The Turret) |
| 10th Aug 2019 | 16:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (The Turret) |
| 11th Aug 2019 | 16:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (The Turret) |
| 13th Aug 2019 | 16:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (The Turret) |
| 14th Aug 2019 | 16:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (The Turret) |
| 15th Aug 2019 | 16:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (The Turret) |
| 16th Aug 2019 | 16:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (The Turret) |
| 17th Aug 2019 | 16:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (The Turret) |
| 18th Aug 2019 | 16:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (The Turret) |
| 19th Aug 2019 | 16:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (The Turret) |
| 20th Aug 2019 | 16:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (The Turret) |
| 21st Aug 2019 | 16:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (The Turret) |
| 22nd Aug 2019 | 16:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (The Turret) |
| 23rd Aug 2019 | 16:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (The Turret) |
| 24th Aug 2019 | 16:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (The Turret) |
| 25th Aug 2019 | 16:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (The Turret) |