2019 Edinburgh Fringe
Yuriko Kotani: Somosomo
They say the squeaky wheel gets the grease, but Yuriko has spent her life making sure she doesn't stick out. Born and raised in Japan, watch Yuriko walk the tightrope of cultural differences as she embraces her individuality with this hotly anticipated debut hour. BBC New Comedy Award winner 2015. Time Out's One to Watch. As seen on Russell Howard's Stand Up Central and BBC Three's ]Pls Like. 'Left-field rising star' (Time Out).
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Yuriko Kotani on doing different things in Japan
I was born and raised in Japan, but I perform stand-up comedy in the UK. The reason why I do comedy in Britain is that I love British comedy so much. I find the sense of humour a lot darker and drier, which is a lot more suited to me. In Japan you get dark stuff and comedy, but they don't tend to come as a pair. Doing comedy in another language is very hard. So is writing this article in my second language, but I love doing it and when jokes work and everyone is laughing it's so rewarding.
Yuriko Kotani, The Scotsman, 20th August 2019Our top ten picks of week 3 at the Edinburgh Fringe!
Week 3 is over. The end line is near. Everyone is tired, damp and spent all their money on Berocca. I have eaten my dinner standing up, for 4 days in a row now. But we are still going because we love it!!!!!! Here are our Ten Top Picks for week 3!
2Northdown, 16th August 2019How Edinburgh's stand-ups spend their day off
For performers, the fringe is a delirium-inducing month of nonstop work. They get just one day off throughout August - so they have to use it wisely...
Rachael Healy, The Guardian, 12th August 2019Fringe: 9 of the best laugh-out-loud female comedians
Edinburgh plays host to the Fringe Festival once more this August, but which female comedians should you go and see? Here are nine of the acts Stylist is most excited about.
Hollie Richardson, Stylist, 29th July 2019Impertinent questions for Yuriko Kotani
Interview with Yuriko Kotani.
Punchline UK, 23rd July 2019Yuriko Kotani Q&A
BWW catches up with Yuriko Kotani to chat about bringing Somosomo to the 2019 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 22nd July 2019Interview with Yuriko Kotani
"Since I started stand-up comedy, I can feel the change in comedy industry, slowly but steadily. It's very exciting to be in and witnessing the moment."
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 21st July 2019Fringe 10x10: The BAME game
Ten black and minority ethnic British comedians.
Chortle, 16th July 2019First Gig, Worst Gig: Yuriko Kotani
It's shaping up to be a big summer for Yuriko Kotani, who may never have made it if she'd maintained the Manzai.
British Comedy Guide, 28th June 2019Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 31st Jul 2019 | 19:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Attic) |
| 1st Aug 2019 | 19:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Attic) |
| 2nd Aug 2019 | 19:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Attic) |
| 3rd Aug 2019 | 19:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Attic) |
| 4th Aug 2019 | 19:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Attic) |
| 5th Aug 2019 | 19:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Attic) |
| 6th Aug 2019 | 19:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Attic) |
| 7th Aug 2019 | 19:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Attic) |
| 8th Aug 2019 | 19:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Attic) |
| 9th Aug 2019 | 19:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Attic) |
| 10th Aug 2019 | 19:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Attic) |
| 11th Aug 2019 | 19:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Attic) |
| 13th Aug 2019 | 19:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Attic) |
| 14th Aug 2019 | 19:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Attic) |
| 15th Aug 2019 | 19:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Attic) |
| 16th Aug 2019 | 19:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Attic) |
| 17th Aug 2019 | 19:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Attic) |
| 18th Aug 2019 | 19:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Attic) |
| 19th Aug 2019 | 19:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Attic) |
| 20th Aug 2019 | 19:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Attic) |
| 21st Aug 2019 | 19:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Attic) |
| 22nd Aug 2019 | 19:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Attic) |
| 23rd Aug 2019 | 19:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Attic) |
| 24th Aug 2019 | 19:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Attic) |
| 25th Aug 2019 | 19:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Attic) |
| 26th Aug 2019 | 19:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Attic) |