Press clippings

Interview: my festival: Baba Brinkman

'I haven't had any other job besides performing for 15 years now and it's a constant hustle..'

The Scotsman, 22nd August 2019

Baba Brinkman: Rap Guide To Culture interview

We've been appreciatively following the work of Baba Brinkman since he first came to the Fringe.

Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 17th August 2019

Baba Brinkman shares the inspiration for his new show

Baba Brinkman writes a piece for Female First ahead of his new show Rap Guide to Culture at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Baba Brinkman, Female First, 29th July 2019

Baba Brinkman Q&A

Science rapper Baba Brinkman tackles the culture wars and identity politics in his latest from the much loved and highly acclaimed Rap Guide series with Baba Brinkman's Rap Guide to Culture, coming to Edinburgh Fringe Festival this August. Ahead of that Baba chatted to BroadwayWorld about his new show.

Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 15th July 2019

The Maydays: The Fringe Show review

One thing we learn from The Maydays take on the Brighton Fringe programme is just how turgid and pretentious some of the shows on offer sound, just from their own descriptions. Thankfully, though, we don't have to endure the less promising fare first-hand, for this cheery improv troupe offer bite-sized comedy versions that probably bear no relation to the real thing.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 4th June 2018

Baba Brinkman, comedy review

Comedy, hip hop and neuroscience will make your brain buzz.

Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 31st August 2017

Fringe 2017 - Off the Top: Neuroscience With Attitude

Science rapper Baba Brinkman (Rap Guide to Evolution) teams up with neuroscientist Dr Heather Berlin (host of Science Goes to the Movies on PBS) to explore the brain basis of improvisation and comedy.

John Kennedy, The Edinburgh Reporter, 6th August 2017

Interview with Baba Brinkman

Baba Brinkman takes some time to talk to Voice about the show, inspirations, and to give advice to young people.

Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 28th July 2017

Baba Brinkman: Edinburgh Fringe spotlight

Baba Brinkman has rapped lyrical on climate change and human nature; his latest show explores one of the greatest mysteries of all - consciousness.

Ben Venables, The Skinny, 26th July 2017

Pick of the Edinburgh Fringe - Issue 5

If you haven't already decided what to see, these theatre recommendations are based on previous performances at the Fringe, or the previous work of the theatre company or performer. Some are just a gut feel.

Theatre Weekly, 25th July 2017

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