Edinburgh Fringe
David Ian: (Just a) Perfect Gay
Growing up gay in small town, 90s Kent, it is easy to think your sexuality is the reason you don't fit in. But what if it's not? Explore the expectations, struggles and disappointment of being a gay man at the same time as being not quite good enough. One-liners and intelligent jokes woven into heartwarming storytelling in this romp through David's journey to be good enough that will make you laugh, think and reflect on your own sense of belonging. 'Totally engaging, full of character. Superb stand-up, infectious routine' (Boyz).
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7 Questions with David Ian
"So when I was 18 after I lost my virginity I got a death threat, which was kinda dramatic, and it made me think ok if being gay is going to be this difficult then I'm going to have to literally be the best gay possible."
Heathen Jest, 4th August 2023Interview with comedian David Ian
"I decided just to sit on a random audience member's lap and did my set from there. Which caught their attention, that's for sure."
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 20th July 2023Have a Gander - David Ian: (Just a) Perfect Gay
Award-winning comedian David Ian makes his Edinburgh Festival debut at this years Edinburgh Fringe Festival with his show (Just a) Perfect Gay at the Just The Tonic Caves for the month of August.
Corr Blimey, 17th July 2023David Ian: (Just A) Perfect Gay interview
I spoke to him to find out more about his first edfringe show - in which he draws on his own experiences of growing up gay in small town Kent in the 90s - and about his career path thus far.
Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 16th July 2023Funny At The Fringe - interview - David Ian: (Just a) Perfect Gay
"So my show is an exploration of what kind of gay I am".
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 12th July 2023Edinburgh 2023: David Ian Q&A
BWW caught up with David Ian to chat about bringing (Just a) Perfect Gay to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 11th July 2023Has cancellation killed comedy? 15 Edinburgh Fringe comics speak out
Is comedy in the cross-hairs of the Culture War? Our Writer at Large asked 15 stars of the Edinburgh Fringe.
Neil MacKay, The Herald, 9th July 2023Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd Aug | 21:05 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Stairs) |
| 4th Aug | 21:05 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Stairs) |
| 5th Aug | 21:05 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Stairs) |
| 6th Aug | 21:05 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Stairs) |
| 7th Aug | 21:05 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Stairs) |
| 8th Aug | 21:05 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Stairs) |
| 9th Aug | 21:05 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Stairs) |
| 10th Aug | 21:05 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Stairs) |
| 11th Aug | 21:05 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Stairs) |
| 12th Aug | 21:05 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Stairs) |
| 13th Aug | 21:05 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Stairs) |
| 15th Aug | 21:05 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Stairs) |
| 16th Aug | 21:05 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Stairs) |
| 17th Aug | 21:05 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Stairs) |
| 18th Aug | 21:05 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Stairs) |
| 19th Aug | 21:05 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Stairs) |
| 20th Aug | 21:05 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Stairs) |
| 21st Aug | 21:05 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Stairs) |
| 22nd Aug | 21:05 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Stairs) |
| 23rd Aug | 21:05 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Stairs) |
| 24th Aug | 21:05 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Stairs) |
| 25th Aug | 21:05 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Stairs) |
| 26th Aug | 21:05 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Stairs) |
| 27th Aug | 21:05 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just up the Stairs) |