Edinburgh Fringe
Sachin Kumarendran: Deceit
Sachin's much-anticipated debut hour recounts how his outlandish lies - including pretending to own a mansion and attempts to pass himself off as six feet tall - got him all the way to a coveted BBC One prime-time TV slot, but also nearly led to him being marooned on a desert island. Runner-up: Best Show in Nottingham Comedy Festival's Late Stage Award; Finalist: Manford's New Act of the Year; Finalist: Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian of the year; BBC New Comedy Award Shortlist; Comedy Writer for the Labour Party's 2017 General Election Campaign.
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Edinburgh Fringe Rarely Asked Questions - Sachin Kumarendran
British-Asian comedian Sachin Kumarendran, who was recently nominated for Best Show at the Nottingham Comedy Festival, brings his debut hour Deceit to the Edinburgh Fringe.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 7th August 2023Fresh-Faced Funnies
In the world of comedy it's the firsts that count - your first gig, your first show, and your first debut at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Victoria Nangle, Entertainment Now, 30th July 2023#SNAPCHATZ Episode 53: The three D's of #EdFringe 2023-deceit, disillusionment and diversity
Welcome to this #SNAPCHATZ episode, featuring the three D's of #EdFringe 2023: get ready for Sachin Kumarendran's tales of Deceit, Dubai comedy Royalty - Ali Al Sayed and Mina Liccione, and Stroud & Notes' musical exploration of Diversity. Dive in and discover your new favourite show!
WJ Quinn, The Quintessential Review, 29th July 2023Interview with comedian Sachin Kumarendran
"I often encounter a trope that Asian acts will primarily talk about being Asian. I'd like to be known for something other than that, and I feel like in my experience audiences do want to see something more original than that."
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 26th July 2023Funny At The Fringe - interview - Sachin Kumarendran: Deceit
"The show recounts how various outlandish lies on my part".
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 17th 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 2023Edinburgh 2023: Sachin Kumarendran Q&A
BWW caught up with Sachin Kumarendran to chat about bringing Deceit to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 7th July 2023Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
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| 3rd Aug | 18:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just Out of the Box) |
| 4th Aug | 18:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just Out of the Box) |
| 5th Aug | 18:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just Out of the Box) |
| 6th Aug | 18:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just Out of the Box) |
| 7th Aug | 18:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just Out of the Box) |
| 8th Aug | 18:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just Out of the Box) |
| 9th Aug | 18:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just Out of the Box) |
| 10th Aug | 18:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just Out of the Box) |
| 11th Aug | 18:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just Out of the Box) |
| 12th Aug | 18:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just Out of the Box) |
| 13th Aug | 18:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just Out of the Box) |
| 15th Aug | 18:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just Out of the Box) |
| 16th Aug | 18:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just Out of the Box) |
| 17th Aug | 18:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just Out of the Box) |
| 18th Aug | 18:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just Out of the Box) |
| 19th Aug | 18:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just Out of the Box) |
| 20th Aug | 18:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just Out of the Box) |
| 21st Aug | 18:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just Out of the Box) |
| 22nd Aug | 18:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just Out of the Box) |
| 23rd Aug | 18:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just Out of the Box) |
| 24th Aug | 18:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just Out of the Box) |
| 25th Aug | 18:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just Out of the Box) |
| 26th Aug | 18:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just Out of the Box) |
| 27th Aug | 18:00 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just Out of the Box) |