2022 Edinburgh Fringe
Jessica Fostekew: Wench
If you buy a ticket for Jessica Fostekew, one thing you can be guaranteed is more enthusiasm than a single human body should ever scientifically or legally be allowed to possess. Big belly laughs follow universal "around the room"ers with this flawlessly written, flawlessly delivered show about her new found queerness. Expect Wordle, unlikely beer swilling and judgmental cats in this epic follow-up to Hench.
A new show about private things, public things and trying to wrap your big sexy arms around time to keep it still. You've seen Jessica on Live at the Apollo and QI, amongst other telly shows. She's a regular co-host of The Guilty Feminist Podcast, the host and creator of The Hoovering Podcast and you hear her regularly on BBC Radio 4's News Quiz and Now Show. Nominated for the Dave Edinburgh Comedy Award - Best Show 2019 with her last show Hench and winner of Best Show and Best Breakthrough Act in the Chortle Awards 2020.
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Bobby Carroll's Fringe Diary - Mark Thomas / Jessica Fostekew / Garrett Millerick
Bobby has squeezed himself into The Stand venue to see Mark Thomas, admired the latest show from Jessica Fostekew and been re-energised by Garrett Millerick.
British Comedy Guide, 21st August 2022From time machines to threesomes: 12 of the funniest jokes from the Edinburgh Fringe
With the fabled comedy showcase running until the end of August, we whittled down gags galore from this year's standups to pick a dozen of our favourites.
The Guardian, 16th August 2022Jessica Fostekew: "I canoodled in hedges and fumbled in recycling bins as a teenager - and I don't regret a thing"
Growing up in the countryside in the 90s there wasn't much else to do than get off with boys. And every crush and heartbreak was an education.
Jessica Fostekew, The Guardian, 7th August 2022Comedy Reviewer #edfringe top tips & hot picks 2022
Here's a collection of top shows and up and coming talent at this year's edfringe.
@ComedyReviewer, 6th August 2022The Financial Fringes: Free & PWYC shows at Edinburgh Fringe
The Edinburgh Fringe is costly - ever more so in 2022. Here's our guide to enjoying comedy shows on a budget this August.
Polly Glynn, The Skinny, 26th July 2022Edinburgh Fringe 2022: The comedy lineup so far
Here's a small fraction of some of the comedy coming up at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Jamie Dunn, The Skinny, 24th July 2022Punchline's top Edinburgh Fringe shows 2022
Hello! It's been three whole years since a full Edinburgh Fringe and we're getting the zoomies just thinking about it! We've got a right old mix of classics and new favourites. So let's get stuck in!
Punchline UK, 18th July 2022Jess Fostekew shares how comedy has helped her mental health
The first recorded use of the phrase 'laughter is the best medicine' was 1611, which makes sense because that's over 200 years before they discovered penicillin.
Jess Fostekew, Female First, 14th July 2022Edinburgh 2022: Pick of the Programme- Comedy
With over 3000 shows now onsale for the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, trying to narrow down what to see can be a bit of a task. BWW reviewer Natalie O'Donoghue has selected her top ten picks across the festival programme to highlight the shows you really don't want to miss this year!
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 10th June 2022Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd Aug 2022 | 16:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 4th Aug 2022 | 16:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 5th Aug 2022 | 16:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 6th Aug 2022 | 16:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 7th Aug 2022 | 16:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 8th Aug 2022 | 16:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 9th Aug 2022 | 16:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 10th Aug 2022 | 16:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 11th Aug 2022 | 16:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 12th Aug 2022 | 16:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 13th Aug 2022 | 16:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 14th Aug 2022 | 16:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 16th Aug 2022 | 16:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 17th Aug 2022 | 16:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 18th Aug 2022 | 16:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 19th Aug 2022 | 16:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 20th Aug 2022 | 16:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 21st Aug 2022 | 16:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 22nd Aug 2022 | 16:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 23rd Aug 2022 | 16:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 24th Aug 2022 | 16:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 25th Aug 2022 | 16:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 26th Aug 2022 | 16:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 27th Aug 2022 | 16:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 28th Aug 2022 | 16:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |