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2023 Edinburgh Fringe

Robin Ince - Weapons of Empathy

Robin Ince - Weapons of Empathy. Robin Ince
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64: Gilded Balloon at the Museum
Room: Auditorium

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Award-winning comedian and bibliomaniac, Robin Ince, takes audiences on a celebratory tour of the places books can take us, and of the ideas that can make wonder and widen the sky. Robin was the Bookseller's Association 2022 Author of the Year. The Times Literary Supplement described Bibliomaniac as 'joyous, irreverent - liberating and life-affirming' while Eric Idle said 'one of the most delightful books I have ever read... always making me laugh'. Expect a chaos of words and ideas, love and delight. And also a very long reading list.

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Best-reviewed Edinburgh Fringe shows 2023

Ed Byrne was the best-reviewed stand-up comic performing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023, analysis conducted by British Comedy Guide has found.

British Comedy Guide, 4th September 2023

'I almost died. Just kidding! I only broke my leg': comedians share their Edinburgh fringe horror stories

'I almost died. Just kidding! I only broke my leg': comedians share their Edinburgh fringe horror stories. The fringe can take its toll, but it's all good material, right? Whether it's pukey kisses, sleeping through a gig, or politician-induced paranoia, Ed Byrne, Paul Sinha, Olga Koch et al have lived to tell the tale. Plus! Ten shows to see this year.

The Guardian, 5th August 2023

Edinburgh Fringe should be affordable for all - acts and audience alike

The Edinburgh Fringe once gave aspiring comedians a valuable crash course in their craft, now it's financially out of reach for many.

Robin Ince, The Big Issue, 2nd August 2023

Interview - Robin Ince

Ahead of this years festival we spoke to the wonderful Robin Ince, who tells us about his history with the Fringe, what to expect from his two shows this year and the (very good) reason why Brian Cox has told him not to mess with time.

David Cox, DarkChat, 26th July 2023

Robin Ince picks his Perfect Playlist of comedy favourites

"Rik Mayall is a constant reminder to never give less than everything".

Chortle, 23rd July 2023

Robin Ince interview

"I have been preparing myself for a possible melon shortage as much has changed since my last melon onslaught in 2004".

Caroline Whitham, Edinburgh Festivals, 17th July 2023

EdFringe Talk: Robin Ince - Weapons of Empathy

"I want this to be a show of happiness and curiosity and delight."

Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 11th July 2023

Robin Ince on the vital failure of his Edinburgh festival debut

Nineteen years since his first fringe solo show, the comedian returns to riff on punching melons - but this time with a hard-won happiness.

Robin Ince, The Guardian, 15th June 2023

Performances

Date Time Venue
2nd Aug 2023 13:00 Gilded Balloon at the Museum (Auditorium)
3rd Aug 2023 13:00 Gilded Balloon at the Museum (Auditorium)
4th Aug 2023 13:00 Gilded Balloon at the Museum (Auditorium)
5th Aug 2023 13:00 Gilded Balloon at the Museum (Auditorium)
6th Aug 2023 13:00 Gilded Balloon at the Museum (Auditorium)
7th Aug 2023 13:00 Gilded Balloon at the Museum (Auditorium)
8th Aug 2023 13:00 Gilded Balloon at the Museum (Auditorium)
9th Aug 2023 13:00 Gilded Balloon at the Museum (Auditorium)
10th Aug 2023 13:00 Gilded Balloon at the Museum (Auditorium)
11th Aug 2023 13:00 Gilded Balloon at the Museum (Auditorium)
12th Aug 2023 13:00 Gilded Balloon at the Museum (Auditorium)
13th Aug 2023 13:00 Gilded Balloon at the Museum (Auditorium)
14th Aug 2023 13:00 Gilded Balloon at the Museum (Auditorium)
15th Aug 2023 13:00 Gilded Balloon at the Museum (Auditorium)
16th Aug 2023 13:00 Gilded Balloon at the Museum (Auditorium)
17th Aug 2023 13:00 Gilded Balloon at the Museum (Auditorium)
18th Aug 2023 13:00 Gilded Balloon at the Museum (Auditorium)
19th Aug 2023 13:00 Gilded Balloon at the Museum (Auditorium)
20th Aug 2023 13:00 Gilded Balloon at the Museum (Auditorium)
21st Aug 2023 13:00 Gilded Balloon at the Museum (Auditorium)
22nd Aug 2023 13:00 Gilded Balloon at the Museum (Auditorium)
23rd Aug 2023 13:00 Gilded Balloon at the Museum (Auditorium)
24th Aug 2023 13:00 Gilded Balloon at the Museum (Auditorium)
25th Aug 2023 13:00 Gilded Balloon at the Museum (Auditorium)
26th Aug 2023 13:00 Gilded Balloon at the Museum (Auditorium)
27th Aug 2023 13:00 Gilded Balloon at the Museum (Auditorium)

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