2022 Edinburgh Fringe
Ian Cognito: A Life and A Death On Stage
Award-winning documentary about one of the most popular, controversial and troubled comedians in the UK. We learn about the scene in the 1990s, the rise of alternative comedy and the unique acts that flourished. There is a cavalcade of stories, jokes and songs that would often excite or repel an audience and the behaviours that led to him becoming the most banned comedian in the UK. Starring Matt Lucas, Jo Brand, Shaparak Khorsandi, James Acaster and more. A film by Danny Ward and Joe Bor.
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Featuring
- Matt Lucas
- Jo Brand
- Shaparak Khorsandi
- James Acaster
- Ian Cognito - Self (Archive Material)
Creatives
- Danny Ward - Director
- Joe Bor - Director
Press articles
Ian Cognito, the comedian who died on stage - literally
Three years ago, the caustic comic had a fatal aortic dissection mid-show. Now a new documentary about the self-proclaimed 'most banned act in Britain' reveals a saga of booze and outrage.
Ryan Gilbey, The Guardian, 28th July 2022Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
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| 4th Aug 2022 | 19:30 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just the Big Room) |
| 5th Aug 2022 | 19:30 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just the Big Room) |
| 6th Aug 2022 | 19:30 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just the Big Room) |
| 7th Aug 2022 | 19:30 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just the Big Room) |
| 8th Aug 2022 | 19:30 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just the Big Room) |
| 9th Aug 2022 | 19:30 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just the Big Room) |
| 10th Aug 2022 | 19:30 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just the Big Room) |
| 11th Aug 2022 | 19:30 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just the Big Room) |
| 12th Aug 2022 | 19:30 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just the Big Room) |
| 13th Aug 2022 | 19:30 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just the Big Room) |
| 14th Aug 2022 | 19:30 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just the Big Room) |
| 25th Aug 2022 | 19:30 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just the Big Room) |
| 26th Aug 2022 | 19:30 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just the Big Room) |
| 27th Aug 2022 | 19:30 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just the Big Room) |
| 28th Aug 2022 | 19:30 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just the Big Room) |