Edinburgh Fringe
Jonny Pelham: Optimism Over Despair
In his incredible 2019 show Off Limits, Jonny Pelham revealed that he had been abused as a child. This year's show deals with his regret of doing some of that material on Live At The Apollo. He has an almost unique ability to pull big punchlines from the darkest of topics and personal experiences, and that is on full display here.
Jonny told the nation his biggest secret. He's pretty sure it was a mistake. Find out why in this candid and bitingly funny new show. As seen on Live at the Apollo, Mock The Week, Alan Davies' As Yet Untitled, Live From the BBC. Co-host of the hit podcast Failing Better with Sean Mcloughlin. Herald Angel winner and Chortle Award nominee. ***** (Herald). 'Kind of extraordinary' **** (Guardian). **** (Times). **** (Telegraph). **** (Chortle.co.uk). **** (Scotsman).
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This show will contain strong language and themes of an adult nature.
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Jonny Pelham interview
Things were going brilliantly for Bradford-born stand-up Jonny Pelham.
Claire Smith, Entertainment Now, 5th August 2023Edinburgh Fringe: Jonny Pelham makes long-awaited return
The last time Jonny Pelham was at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2019, he did what very few comedians had done before him - he joked about how he had been sexually abused as a child.
James Walker, The National (Scotland), 2nd August 2023Interview: Jonny Pelham
Comedian Jonny Pelham discusses the delicate balance of addressing sensitive topics in stand-up comedy.
Ben Venables, Fest Mag, 27th July 202315 comedy shows you need to see at the Edinburgh Fringe 2023
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Nooruddean Choudry, Rolling Stone, 21st July 2023Has cancellation killed comedy? 15 Edinburgh Fringe comics speak out
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Neil MacKay, The Herald, 9th July 2023Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
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| 2nd Aug | 18:50 | Pleasance Courtyard (Upstairs) |
| 3rd Aug | 18:50 | Pleasance Courtyard (Upstairs) |
| 4th Aug | 18:50 | Pleasance Courtyard (Upstairs) |
| 5th Aug | 18:50 | Pleasance Courtyard (Upstairs) |
| 6th Aug | 18:50 | Pleasance Courtyard (Upstairs) |
| 7th Aug | 18:50 | Pleasance Courtyard (Upstairs) |
| 8th Aug | 18:50 | Pleasance Courtyard (Upstairs) |
| 9th Aug | 18:50 | Pleasance Courtyard (Upstairs) |
| 10th Aug | 18:50 | Pleasance Courtyard (Upstairs) |
| 11th Aug | 18:50 | Pleasance Courtyard (Upstairs) |
| 12th Aug | 18:50 | Pleasance Courtyard (Upstairs) |
| 13th Aug | 18:50 | Pleasance Courtyard (Upstairs) |
| 15th Aug | 18:50 | Pleasance Courtyard (Upstairs) |
| 16th Aug | 18:50 | Pleasance Courtyard (Upstairs) |
| 17th Aug | 18:50 | Pleasance Courtyard (Upstairs) |
| 18th Aug | 18:50 | Pleasance Courtyard (Upstairs) |
| 19th Aug | 18:50 | Pleasance Courtyard (Upstairs) |
| 20th Aug | 18:50 | Pleasance Courtyard (Upstairs) |
| 21st Aug | 18:50 | Pleasance Courtyard (Upstairs) |
| 22nd Aug | 18:50 | Pleasance Courtyard (Upstairs) |
| 23rd Aug | 18:50 | Pleasance Courtyard (Upstairs) |
| 24th Aug | 18:50 | Pleasance Courtyard (Upstairs) |
| 25th Aug | 18:50 | Pleasance Courtyard (Upstairs) |
| 26th Aug | 18:50 | Pleasance Courtyard (Upstairs) |
| 27th Aug | 18:50 | Pleasance Courtyard (Upstairs) |