2022 Edinburgh Fringe
Nic Sampson: Marathon, 1904
32 athletes entered the 1904 Olympic marathon in St Louis, Missouri. Only 14 finished... What happened in between was a perfect storm of stupidity, cheating, raw eggs, wild dogs and rat poison. In his Edinburgh debut, New Zealand comedian Nic Sampson brings to life the incredible true story of one of the dumbest sporting events of all time. Co-writer of Starstruck (BBC Three). Star of The Brokenwood Mysteries (UKTV). 'A world-class hour from one of the country's best performers. It's essential' (Stuff). 'A beautiful gem of comedic goodness' (Three). Winner: NZ International Comedy Festival Best Newcomer.
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My show Marathon, 1904 - you'll never believe this - tells the story of a Marathon that took place in 1904. Specifically, the 1904 Olympic Marathon in St. Louis, Missouri.
On The Mic, 24th June 2022Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
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| 3rd Aug 2022 | 16:40 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 4th Aug 2022 | 16:40 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 5th Aug 2022 | 16:40 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 6th Aug 2022 | 16:40 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 7th Aug 2022 | 16:40 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 8th Aug 2022 | 16:40 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 9th Aug 2022 | 16:40 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 10th Aug 2022 | 16:40 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 11th Aug 2022 | 16:40 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 12th Aug 2022 | 16:40 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 13th Aug 2022 | 16:40 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 14th Aug 2022 | 16:40 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 16th Aug 2022 | 16:40 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 17th Aug 2022 | 16:40 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 18th Aug 2022 | 16:40 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 19th Aug 2022 | 16:40 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 20th Aug 2022 | 16:40 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 21st Aug 2022 | 16:40 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 22nd Aug 2022 | 16:40 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 23rd Aug 2022 | 16:40 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 24th Aug 2022 | 16:40 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 25th Aug 2022 | 16:40 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 26th Aug 2022 | 16:40 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 27th Aug 2022 | 16:40 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 28th Aug 2022 | 16:40 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |