It’s really satisfying to see and Improv troupe that know what they’re doing. Parrallelophonograph perform genre based improvisation, and they do it well! They’ve been performing together for six years and it shows. Lots of laughter and none of the basic mistakes that can so easily screw up long form improv.
http://www.edfringe.com/whats-on/comedy/improvised-plays-from-austin-texas
We saw this a few days ago and have been a bit lax putting it up. This is free stand up on in Espionage (which is cool). We were particularly impressed by the compere Ben Van Der Velde who is both an excellent comic and great at interacting with the audience. The final slot is a guest slot so it can be a bit pot luck as to who is there but that could be someone awesome.
http://www.edfringe.com/whats-on/comedy/kingsley-and-i-free-stand-up-compilation-show
Ben is also doing another free show (what a gent!) with Matt Richardson (Winner of You Must Be Joking, Finalist of So You Think You’re Funny? and Chortle Student 2011)
We haven’t seen that one but on the strength of Ben in the other gig we have no problem with recommending it!
http://www.edfringe.com/whats-on/comedy/attention-deficit-let-s-go-ride-bikes-free
The final show in our hunting of the Penny Dreadfuls. He has watched all of the Disney straight-to-DVD films ever released and it makes for a good hour of standup. We enjoyed it!
http://www.edfringe.com/whats-on/comedy/thom-tuck-goes-straight-to-dvd
Located on South bridge, (but not on google maps grr…) is this Noodle bar which does tasty meals for about a fiver. Also does free green tea! Recommended!
Saw this last night at theSpaces on North Bridge and I have to say I really enjoyed it. It’s a piece of theatre that interweaves monologues about events from the actors lives with physical theatre.
Now that might sound a bit like “art” but it was actually a very enjoyable show that explores family relationships and growing up. Good show!
Saw this last night and had a good time. It’s a selection of comedic characters from 1/3rd of the Penny Dreadfuls, and while we preferred ”Nazi Smasher” (from a different 1/3rd of the Dreadfuls), it’s still a good show worth a look.
This is shock comedy that wont be for everyone but we did enjoy. If you don’t like jokes about domestic violence/rape/etc then this show isn’t for you. Still here? Then read on!
Here’s his blurb-
Internet sensation Devvo comes to Edinburgh. After his latest stint in jail for all of the murders, he’s back. Described by the Sun as ‘The vilest man in Britain.’ Devvo comes to Edinburgh to steal, swear and smash his way through the first week. Devvo is a fucking Donny Soldier, he’s got a gun in his holster. Busses are gay…
He also has videos on his website.
Half price hut (though you heard it here first!)
Previews (all over now alas!)
PBH Free Fringe and Laughing Horse Free Fringe -
Great way of seeing shows without breaking the bank. A lot of good shows are on in the free fringes because they don’t charge the acts for using the venues (and putting on a show at the fringe is not cheap). Will do our best to put the one’s we’ve seen up here!
A way for companies to get more bums on seats by giving last minute tickets away for free. One for smart phone users.
Edinburgh Book Fringe
Held in Word Power Books, 43 West Nicholson Street, this is a free alternative to the Edinburgh Book Festival.
Situated on Chambers Street Vodka Revs has some offers on.
2-4-1 burgers on Monday (price £8-£9)
2-4-1 pizzas on Tuesday (price £7)
Wednesday steak + drink for £10
What’s the fringe without bizarre shows?
Don’t get us wrong, we had a great time at this show, but it is mental.
Probably best described as absurdist humour this show is energetically performed and generates a lot of laughter. What’s more, is that it’s free!
Mental, odd, entertaining and worth watching.
http://www.laughinghorsecomedy.co.uk/dynamic/show.asp?ShowID=543
