2022 Edinburgh Fringe
Njambi McGrath: Black Black
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Venue
33: Pleasance Courtyard
Room: Baby Grand
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Comedian grannies, mud-floor comedy clubs, white-face audiences, broke aristocrat orgies with angry Afrikaans, soldiers in search of stiffies, African matriarchs objectifying themselves and civil disobedience are the perfect ingredients for mirth. Njambi McGrath is hot on the heels of her comedian grandmother in colonial Kenya. This is satire with a zing. The ying and yang of historical humour. Mention Kenya, one thinks of tranquil savannas, Attenborough stalking exotic animals and the rest is a fog. Fear not - Njambi is to the rescue! Njambi's hour of political comedy is the Attenborough of Kenyan history.
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Edinburgh fringe split on politics in satire
As this year's festival opens, Boris Johnson is a popular target of comedians while others prefer a lighter touch in these turbulent times.
Vanessa Thorpe, The Observer, 7th August 2022Njambi McGrath interview
My first ever review was horrendous.
Entertainment Now, 4th August 2022Three interesting comedy themes
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The Guardian, 21st July 2022Njambi McGrath: Black Black Q&A
We spoke to Njambi about her top tips for going to the Fringe and using comedy to communicate...
Funny Women, 20th July 2022Interview with Njambi McGrath: author, stand-up comedian, presenter and political commentator
"In order to get noticed, one must take their wares to market. Leading industry movers and shakers congregate at this world famous market and I believe I have something of interest to sell to the world."
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 15th July 2022Funny At The Fringe - interview - Njambi McGrath, Black Black
Comedian grannies, mud floor comedy clubs, white face audiences, broke aristocrat orgies with angry Afrikaans, soldiers in search of stiffies, African matriarchs objectifying themselves and civil disobedience are the perfect ingredients for mirth. I'm hot on the heels of my comedian grandmother in colonial Kenya. This is satire with a zing.
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 15th July 2022Njambi McGrath interview
My show is called Black Black. The title came from my English mother in-law who upon discovering I was African consoled herself 'at least you are not black black.'
On The Mic, 3rd July 2022Fringe 2022: Njambi McGrath shares how comedy has helped her mental health
Mental health and stand-up, I don't know whether they are synonymous with one another, but both do seem to contribute something in the other.
Njambi McGrath, Female First, 26th May 2022Performances
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| 3rd Aug 2022 | 17:50 | Pleasance Courtyard (Baby Grand) |
| 4th Aug 2022 | 17:50 | Pleasance Courtyard (Baby Grand) |
| 5th Aug 2022 | 17:50 | Pleasance Courtyard (Baby Grand) |
| 6th Aug 2022 | 17:50 | Pleasance Courtyard (Baby Grand) |
| 7th Aug 2022 | 17:50 | Pleasance Courtyard (Baby Grand) |
| 8th Aug 2022 | 17:50 | Pleasance Courtyard (Baby Grand) |
| 9th Aug 2022 | 17:50 | Pleasance Courtyard (Baby Grand) |
| 10th Aug 2022 | 17:50 | Pleasance Courtyard (Baby Grand) |
| 11th Aug 2022 | 17:50 | Pleasance Courtyard (Baby Grand) |
| 12th Aug 2022 | 17:50 | Pleasance Courtyard (Baby Grand) |
| 13th Aug 2022 | 17:50 | Pleasance Courtyard (Baby Grand) |
| 14th Aug 2022 | 17:50 | Pleasance Courtyard (Baby Grand) |
| 16th Aug 2022 | 17:50 | Pleasance Courtyard (Baby Grand) |
| 17th Aug 2022 | 17:50 | Pleasance Courtyard (Baby Grand) |
| 18th Aug 2022 | 17:50 | Pleasance Courtyard (Baby Grand) |
| 19th Aug 2022 | 17:50 | Pleasance Courtyard (Baby Grand) |
| 20th Aug 2022 | 17:50 | Pleasance Courtyard (Baby Grand) |
| 21st Aug 2022 | 17:50 | Pleasance Courtyard (Baby Grand) |
| 22nd Aug 2022 | 17:50 | Pleasance Courtyard (Baby Grand) |
| 23rd Aug 2022 | 17:50 | Pleasance Courtyard (Baby Grand) |
| 24th Aug 2022 | 17:50 | Pleasance Courtyard (Baby Grand) |
| 25th Aug 2022 | 17:50 | Pleasance Courtyard (Baby Grand) |
| 26th Aug 2022 | 17:50 | Pleasance Courtyard (Baby Grand) |
| 27th Aug 2022 | 17:50 | Pleasance Courtyard (Baby Grand) |
| 28th Aug 2022 | 17:50 | Pleasance Courtyard (Baby Grand) |