2019 Edinburgh Fringe
Joe Jacobs: Grimefulness
A unique and innovative show which combines grime music with an honest and refreshing discussion about male mental health. Expect raps about relaxation techniques and parodies of the modern grime movement in one of the most creative shows of the Fringe, but also one that is entertaining and easily accessible for those who have never listened to grime before.
Joe Jacobs is back like he left his car keys. Why? To swiftly shank away your negative thoughts. Mixing sardonic stand-up with live rap, reach a zen mood guaranteed to offend prudes. Repeat these positive mantras. 'I have purpose', 'happiness is one drug deal away', and 'I will buy many tickets to Joe Jacobs' Grimefulness show ASAP'. Namaste bumbaclarts. As seen/heard on BBC Three, Channel 4, BBC Radio 4, BBC 6 Music and BBC Radio 1Xtra. 'Mike Skinner with jokes' **** (TheWeeReview.com). 'Comedy Gold' **** (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Rising star' (Time Out). 'Jew' (Jewish Chronicle).
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What's the best museum you've ever been to?
One of the more erudite of Richard Herring's Emergency Questions.
Chortle, 18th August 201950 of the best jokes at this year's Fringe
The Edinburgh Fringe is well under way, so here are 50 of the best jokes you can expect to hear coming out of the Scottish capital.
Alex Nelson, Edinburgh Evening News, 16th August 2019Edinburgh rules
Many performers set themselves Edinburgh rules, like not drinking for the month. We asked this year's Fringers what theirs are.
British Comedy Guide, 12th August 2019Nightmare audience members
We asked performers going to the Fringe who they would least like to see in the audience of their show...
British Comedy Guide, 10th August 2019The best quick-fire jokes
GQ, 7th August 2019My favourite comedian by Joe Jacobs
My favourite comedian is Norm Macdonald.
Joe Jacobs, Female First, 20th July 2019Interview with Joe Jacobs
"To me, performing comedy and making this a job is the greatest privilege I could ask for."
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 8th July 2019+3 interview: Joe Jacobs: Grimefulness
"It's mostly a steady stream of abject horror mixed with the joyful catharsis of titting about on a stage."
Dan Lentell, Edinburgh49, 8th July 2019My favourite comedian by Joe Jacobs
"Simply put, Norm Macdonald is made of comedy."
Joe Jacobs, Female First, 4th July 2019Jewish comedian Joe Jacobs on the rise of antisemitism
I'm a non religious Jew. Proud of my heritage and what fellow Jews have achieved before me. After surviving failed attempts to destroy us, we are all raised with an acute awareness of how important it is to preserve our culture and traditions.
Joe Jacobs, Chortle, 24th June 2019Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Aug 2019 | 16:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Road) |
| 2nd Aug 2019 | 16:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Road) |
| 3rd Aug 2019 | 16:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Road) |
| 4th Aug 2019 | 16:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Road) |
| 5th Aug 2019 | 16:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Road) |
| 6th Aug 2019 | 16:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Road) |
| 7th Aug 2019 | 16:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Road) |
| 8th Aug 2019 | 16:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Road) |
| 9th Aug 2019 | 16:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Road) |
| 10th Aug 2019 | 16:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Road) |
| 11th Aug 2019 | 16:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Road) |
| 13th Aug 2019 | 16:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Road) |
| 14th Aug 2019 | 16:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Road) |
| 15th Aug 2019 | 16:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Road) |
| 16th Aug 2019 | 16:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Road) |
| 17th Aug 2019 | 16:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Road) |
| 18th Aug 2019 | 16:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Road) |
| 19th Aug 2019 | 16:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Road) |
| 20th Aug 2019 | 16:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Road) |
| 21st Aug 2019 | 16:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Road) |
| 22nd Aug 2019 | 16:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Road) |
| 23rd Aug 2019 | 16:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Road) |
| 24th Aug 2019 | 16:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Road) |
| 25th Aug 2019 | 16:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Road) |