2019 Edinburgh Fringe
Olaf Falafel - It's One Giant Leek For Mankind
Surrealist comedian, author, illustrator and Fringe favourite Olaf Falafel presents his latest book It's One Giant Leek For Mankind. Inspired by the 50th anniversary of the historic 1969 moon landing, this hilarious silly show is packed full of jokes, farts, drawing, moon baboons and oversized vegetables! 'Brilliantly funny!' (Tim Peake, astronaut).
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Even puns are offensive now
A comedian has been asked to apologise for a vegetable-based joke.
Spiked, 22nd August 2019Culture of victimhood and PC is destroying comedy
Are we living in a culture of offence? Do more and more of us get triggered by words? Is political correctness killing comedy? As a comedian in the final week of my show about freedom of speech at the Edinburgh Fringe, it certainly feels like it.
Konstantin Kisin, The Telegraph, 22nd August 2019We have some thoughts about that award-winning joke
No one has asked me what my opinion is on the issue. But I'm gonna tell you anyway, 'cause I can do what I want.
Blizzard Comedy, 21st August 2019Noel James claims he told gag before Olaf Falalel
The Dave Joke Of The Fringe competition is facing a new controversy, after it emerged that Olaf Falafel was not the first to crack it.
Chortle, 20th August 2019Jokes about Tourette's can be funny, but most aren't
As someone with the disorder, Olaf Falafel's Edinburgh gag tickled me. But harmful stereotypes are difficult to overcome.
Serena Bhandari, The Guardian, 20th August 2019Tourette's charity want apology over award-winning joke
A charity for people with Tourette's syndrome has asked a comedian to apologise for his award-winning joke made at the Edinburgh Fringe festival. Tourettes Action said it was "so disappointed" by Swedish comedian Olaf Falafel's gag, which won Dave's "Funniest Joke of The Fringe" prize.
Alice Evans, BBC, 19th August 2019Olaf Falafel wins Dave's Joke of the Fringe
The best jokes of the Edinburgh Fringe 2019 have been revealed by UKTV's Dave, with comic Olaf Falafel taking the top spot.
British Comedy Guide, 19th August 2019Q&A: Olaf Falafel
Olaf Falafel is perhaps the best named stand-up heading to this year's Fringe.
Ross Crae, The Sunday Post, 2nd August 201910x10: Ten shows to celebrate the Moon landings
As we prepare to mark 50 years since the Apollo 11 Moon landings, here are ten Edinburgh Fringe shows linked to space and astronomy - however tenuously.
Chortle, 9th July 2019Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Aug 2019 | 11:05 | The Pear Tree (Main Room) |
| 3rd Aug 2019 | 11:05 | The Pear Tree (Main Room) |
| 4th Aug 2019 | 11:05 | The Pear Tree (Main Room) |
| 5th Aug 2019 | 11:05 | The Pear Tree (Main Room) |
| 6th Aug 2019 | 11:05 | The Pear Tree (Main Room) |
| 7th Aug 2019 | 11:05 | The Pear Tree (Main Room) |
| 8th Aug 2019 | 11:05 | The Pear Tree (Main Room) |
| 9th Aug 2019 | 11:05 | The Pear Tree (Main Room) |
| 10th Aug 2019 | 11:05 | The Pear Tree (Main Room) |
| 11th Aug 2019 | 11:05 | The Pear Tree (Main Room) |