2019 Edinburgh Fringe
James McNicholas: The Boxer
James' grandad, Terry Downes, became world middleweight champion in 1961. By contrast, James' school PE teacher once told him he was so unfit he'd be dead by the time he was 23. This is a story about boxing told by someone who's never boxed. His glasses would come off, for a start. Solo debut from one third of critically-acclaimed sketch act BEASTS (**** (Times), **** (Telegraph), **** (Metro)). James is also one of the stars and writers of the BBC's Horrible Histories. Directed by Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Tom Parry.
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The boxing standup donning his grandad's gloves
James McNicholas is used to performing comedy sketches. Now he's letting his guard down for the story of middleweight champ turned movie star Terry Downes.
Chris Wiegand, The Guardian, 20th August 2019The Scotsman critics' best comedy shows to see
This is a comprehensive list of the best comedy shows at this year's Fringe so that your time and money really is all but guaranteed to pay dividends in belly laughs, groans and fits of giggles.
Ross McIndoe, The Scotsman, 18th August 2019Amused Moose Comedy Award 2019 shortlist
Aaron Simmonds, Archie Henderson, James McNicholas, Janine Harouni, Liam Withnail, Paul F Taylor and Stephen Buchanan have been shortlisted for the Amused Moose Comedy Award 2019.
British Comedy Guide, 18th August 2019Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2019: best newcomer predictions
New sponsor, new comedy! Digital TV channel Dave is sponsoring the Edinburgh Comedy Awards for the first time this year. So they, as well as the rest of us hungry humour vampires, must be on the look out for new comedy blood.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 12th August 2019James McNicholas: the Edinburgh interviews 2019
Interview with James McNicholas.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 30th July 2019Turtle Canyon's EdFringe comedy picks
There are so many great shows on at the Edinburgh Fringe every year and Turtle Canyon Comedy try to see as many as possible. If you're only there for a very short amount of time we have picked some really, bloody good comedy options for you. And put them in time order...
Turtle Canyon Comedy, 29th July 2019Impertinent questions for James McNicholas
James McNicholas interview.
Punchline UK, 25th July 2019Interview with James McNicholas
"I'm a comedian probably best known on the live circuit for being part of the sketch group BEASTS, and I pop up in things like Drunk History, The Reluctant Landlord, and I'm one of the main cast on the BBC's Horrible Histories."
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 24th July 2019Meet the grandparents
Si Hawkins chats to Joe Bor, Alice Fraser and James McNicholas, whose Fringe shows are inspired by their grandfather's lives.
Si Hawkins, Fest Mag, 24th July 2019Top comedy shows to see at Edinburgh Fringe 2019
Need to know the top comedy shows to see at Edinburgh Fringe 2019? Check out this edition of pick of the fringe.
Theatre Weekly, 20th July 2019Preview - James McNicholas: The Boxer
Character comedian James McNicholas (one third of acclaimed sketch group BEASTS), makes his fiercely anticipated solo debut as The Boxer at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Theatre Weekly, 17th June 2019Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 31st Jul 2019 | 16:15 | Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Two) |
| 1st Aug 2019 | 16:15 | Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Two) |
| 2nd Aug 2019 | 16:15 | Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Two) |
| 3rd Aug 2019 | 16:15 | Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Two) |
| 4th Aug 2019 | 16:15 | Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Two) |
| 5th Aug 2019 | 16:15 | Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Two) |
| 6th Aug 2019 | 16:15 | Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Two) |
| 7th Aug 2019 | 16:15 | Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Two) |
| 8th Aug 2019 | 16:15 | Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Two) |
| 9th Aug 2019 | 16:15 | Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Two) |
| 10th Aug 2019 | 16:15 | Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Two) |
| 11th Aug 2019 | 16:15 | Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Two) |
| 12th Aug 2019 | 16:15 | Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Two) |
| 13th Aug 2019 | 16:15 | Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Two) |
| 15th Aug 2019 | 16:15 | Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Two) |
| 16th Aug 2019 | 16:15 | Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Two) |
| 17th Aug 2019 | 16:15 | Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Two) |
| 18th Aug 2019 | 16:15 | Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Two) |
| 19th Aug 2019 | 16:15 | Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Two) |
| 20th Aug 2019 | 16:15 | Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Two) |
| 21st Aug 2019 | 16:15 | Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Two) |
| 22nd Aug 2019 | 16:15 | Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Two) |
| 23rd Aug 2019 | 16:15 | Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Two) |
| 24th Aug 2019 | 16:15 | Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Two) |
| 25th Aug 2019 | 16:15 | Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker Two) |