British Comedy Guide

2022 Edinburgh Fringe

Shannon Matthews the Musical

  • Comedy (musical / theatre)
  • Midnight (75 mins)
  • 4-7, 9-14, 16-21 & 23-27 Aug 2022
  • Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Road)
  • £10 (or pay what you want)
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Venue

88: Just The Tonic at the Caves
Room: Just up the Road

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A potty-mouthed romp through this bizarre-but-true story, from cult internet phenomenon and two-hit-wonder Künt and the Gang. Mother-from-hell Karen Matthews hatches a cunning plan for a shot at fame. Boyfriend Craig Meehan has an unhealthy obsession with his laptop. Uncle Michael Donovan just wants some company and a couple quid for baccy. Yorkshire copper DI Radgitt must unravel the lies to find missing girl Shannon Matthews (aged nine). This is a fictional representation based on research from previous media publications however some references to events are entirely fictional or drawn from the imagination of the writer.

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Notes

Distressing themes

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Reviews

Press articles

Fringe show on the kidnapping of Shannon Matthews deemed 'inappropriate'

The controversial show that has already been banned from several venues in Yorkshire has been deemed 'sick' and 'inappropriate' as it does a four week run at the Festival Fringe.

Iona Young, Edinburgh Live, 9th August 2022

Controversial Edinburgh Fringe Shannon Matthews show creator looking to cash in with t-shirt

Despite the controversy, audiences have praised the show which focuses on the bizarre disappearance of Shannon Matthews in 2008 - but others want it pulled from the festival.

Douglas Dickie, Scottish Daily Express, 8th August 2022

Shannon Matthews musical at Fringe branded 'bang out of order' after Yorkshire ban

The musical was written by Essex punk musical comedian Kunt and the Gang and depicts the hoax kidnapping of Shannon Matthews.

Eve Beattie, Scottish Daily Express, 6th August 2022

Stewart Lee's Edinburgh 2022 comedy show recommendations

Stuart Lee has recommended a number of comedy shows to see in Edinburgh this August.

British Comedy Guide, 21st July 2022

Performances

Date Time Venue
4th Aug 2022 00:00 Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Road)
5th Aug 2022 00:00 Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Road)
6th Aug 2022 00:00 Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Road)
7th Aug 2022 00:00 Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Road)
9th Aug 2022 00:00 Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Road)
10th Aug 2022 00:00 Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Road)
11th Aug 2022 00:00 Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Road)
12th Aug 2022 00:00 Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Road)
13th Aug 2022 00:00 Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Road)
14th Aug 2022 00:00 Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Road)
16th Aug 2022 00:00 Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Road)
17th Aug 2022 00:00 Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Road)
18th Aug 2022 00:00 Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Road)
19th Aug 2022 00:00 Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Road)
20th Aug 2022 00:00 Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Road)
21st Aug 2022 00:00 Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Road)
23rd Aug 2022 00:00 Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Road)
24th Aug 2022 00:00 Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Road)
25th Aug 2022 00:00 Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Road)
26th Aug 2022 00:00 Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Road)
27th Aug 2022 00:00 Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Road)

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