2022 Edinburgh Fringe
Dave Johns: A Comic's Tale
Dave Johns works the audience beautifully, and there are several stand out anecdotes. But it was Johns' skill in creating comedy out of the audience and the room that really impressed.
Spending well over half his life as a much-loved stand-up comic, the award-winning star of Ken Loach's I, Daniel Blake returns to Edinburgh for one last time with the show he's always wanted to do. Just a man, a mic, and funny stuff to say. 'A delight to watch in an intimate setting, like someone telling you a joke over the kitchen table' **** (i Newspaper). 'Extremely engaging and constantly hilarious' **** (TheWeeReview.com). 'Makes what he does seem effortless... the gags came thick and fast' (Observer).
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Best-reviewed Edinburgh Fringe shows 2022
Dave Johns, Jordan Gray, Paul Sinha, Colin Hoult and Olga Koch were amongst the comedians to have the best reviewed comedy shows at the 2022 Edinburgh Festival.
British Comedy Guide, 11th September 2022I, Daniel Blake star Dave Johns on 10 things that changed his life
"I came from a working-class area, Byker, in Newcastle. It's pretty run-down now. Back then it was a bustling place. People were living in back-to-back housing with outside toilets."
Mark Brown, The National (Scotland), 21st August 2022Dave Johns: This is the show I've always wanted to do
Dave Johns is the personification of the spirit of the Fringe and proof positive that magic can happen here in Edinburgh, according to Guy Masterson, who directed him in 2003, in a career changing series of acting roles kicking off with Angry Man No 6, in 12 Angry Men.
Kate Copstick, Entertainment Now, 13th August 2022My Festival: Dave Johns
Newcastle's favourite self-styled "sexy pensioner" talks lockdowns spent in his pants, bad reviews, juggling, and slo-mo combat with the late great Sean Lock.
The Scotsman, 5th August 2022Life according to: Dave Johns
An interview with Johns as he prepares for the 2022 Fringe.
Murray Scougall, The Sunday Post, 20th July 2022Interview with Dave Johns, comedian, actor, and star of 'I, Daniel Blake'
"Theatre and being an entertainer seemed a billion miles away from my life... A teacher took us to see Death of a Salesman, which totally blew me away! That was it, I was hooked!"
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 12th July 2022Dave Johns interview
This year's show is the show I've always wanted to do since I first went up to the Fringe in 1992.
On The Mic, 2nd July 2022Judy Murray to make her Edinburgh Fringe debut
One of a new batch of shows announced by Gilded Balloon.
MacAulay, Chortle, 4th May 2022Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 16th Aug 2022 | 20:45 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wine Bar) |
| 17th Aug 2022 | 20:45 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wine Bar) |
| 18th Aug 2022 | 20:45 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wine Bar) |
| 19th Aug 2022 | 20:45 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wine Bar) |
| 20th Aug 2022 | 20:45 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wine Bar) |
| 21st Aug 2022 | 20:45 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wine Bar) |
| 22nd Aug 2022 | 20:45 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wine Bar) |
| 23rd Aug 2022 | 20:45 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wine Bar) |
| 24th Aug 2022 | 20:45 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wine Bar) |
| 25th Aug 2022 | 20:45 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wine Bar) |
| 26th Aug 2022 | 20:45 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wine Bar) |
| 27th Aug 2022 | 20:45 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wine Bar) |
| 28th Aug 2022 | 20:45 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wine Bar) |