Edinburgh Fringe
Patrick Susmilch: Texts from My Dead Friends
Patrick has many dead friends, which is a huge bummer. But those friends were fun when they were alive, and thanks to the Internet, every message those dead friends ever sent is still accessible! This Fringe debut from Last Comic Standing alum Patrick Susmilch is wry, poignant, and as close as you'll get to communicating with the dead. 'Patrick's show is a rollercoaster of terrible loss alongside big laughs... fast-moving, thoughtful, and I - a hardened comedian - was moved to tears. A work of art.' (Maria Bamford of Netflix's Lady Dynamite).
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Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing.
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Cop Tals to Patrick Susmilch and Robin Tran
Kate Copstick welcomes Patrick Susmilch and Robin Train to the sofa to chat professional wrestling and finding your true comedy voice.
Kate Copstick, Entertainment Now, 9th August 2023Here Come The Yanks
In August 2023 there will be so many American comedians in Edinburgh, Scotland's capital could qualify as the unofficial 51st state of the United States.
Teddy Jamieson, Entertainment Now, 5th August 2023#SNAPCHATZ Episode 55: Unveiling layers of life's complexities
In this episode of #SNAPCHATZ, we're unveiling layers of life's complexities with Patrick Susmilch, Victor Esses, and Ezra England as they unravel topics of mortality, identity, and mental health in their respective shows Texts from My Dead Friends, The Death & Life of All of Us, and Nuclear Children at #EdFringe 2023.
WJ Quinn, The Quintessential Review, 30th July 2023Edinburgh Fringe: Edinburgh set for American invasion
A look at some US shows at the Fringe.
The Herald, 26th July 2023Interview with comedian Patrick Susmilch
"When I first began comedy, I had a joke that was less sensitive than the others. The audience loved it, but after the show the headliner spoke to me and said, 'I watched your whole set. You're better than that joke.' She was right. I never did the joke again."
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 26th July 2023Patrick Susmilch: I'm from Los Angeles and I just learned what rain is
It looks like US comedian Patrick Susmilch might not quite be ready for the Edinburgh climate.
British Comedy Guide, 26th July 2023Funny At The Fringe - interview - Patrick Susmilch: Texts from My Dead Friends
"It's a humorous exploration of grief in the digital era and a rare opportunity to hold space for the complex emotions surrounding loss. You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll laugh again. Hopefully, in that order."
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 25th July 2023Edinburgh 2023: Andre De Freitas Q&A
BWW caught up with Patrick Susmilch to chat about bringing Texts From My Dead Friends to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 7th July 2023Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
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| 3rd Aug | 15:45 | Just The Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Cask Room) |
| 4th Aug | 15:45 | Just The Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Cask Room) |
| 5th Aug | 15:45 | Just The Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Cask Room) |
| 6th Aug | 15:45 | Just The Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Cask Room) |
| 7th Aug | 15:45 | Just The Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Cask Room) |
| 8th Aug | 15:45 | Just The Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Cask Room) |
| 9th Aug | 15:45 | Just The Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Cask Room) |
| 10th Aug | 15:45 | Just The Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Cask Room) |
| 11th Aug | 15:45 | Just The Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Cask Room) |
| 12th Aug | 15:45 | Just The Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Cask Room) |
| 13th Aug | 15:45 | Just The Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Cask Room) |
| 15th Aug | 15:45 | Just The Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Cask Room) |
| 16th Aug | 15:45 | Just The Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Cask Room) |
| 17th Aug | 15:45 | Just The Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Cask Room) |
| 18th Aug | 15:45 | Just The Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Cask Room) |
| 19th Aug | 15:45 | Just The Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Cask Room) |
| 20th Aug | 15:45 | Just The Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Cask Room) |
| 21st Aug | 15:45 | Just The Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Cask Room) |
| 22nd Aug | 15:45 | Just The Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Cask Room) |
| 23rd Aug | 15:45 | Just The Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Cask Room) |
| 24th Aug | 15:45 | Just The Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Cask Room) |
| 25th Aug | 15:45 | Just The Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Cask Room) |
| 26th Aug | 15:45 | Just The Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Cask Room) |
| 27th Aug | 15:45 | Just The Tonic at The Mash House (Just the Cask Room) |