Heretical Productions

Improvised Plays From Austin Texas

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 09:45:00 +0100

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

The Kingsley and I - FREE

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 09:33:00 +0100

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

Thom Tuck Goes Straight to DVD

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 09:19:38 +0100

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

Yocoko Noodle Bar

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 09:36:18 +0100

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!

The American Family

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 09:30:39 +0100

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!

David Reed - Shamble House

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 09:25:00 +0100

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.

Devvo - Get High with Donny Soldier FREE

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 19:20:00 +0100

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.

Top Five Money Savers (stolen from Fest magazine!)

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 19:12:09 +0100

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!

Theatre Ninjas

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.

Vodka Revs

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 18:49:22 +0100

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

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The Best Fringe Alternative Comedy FREE Show

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 22:12:56 +0100

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

Max and Ivan are Holmes and Watson

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 22:05:37 +0100

This was EXCELLENT! Fast paced, great characters and very funny!

Go see it, you wont be disappointed!

http://www.edfringe.com/whats-on/comedy/max-and-ivan-are-holmes-and-watson

Dymock Watson Nazi Smasher

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 22:00:00 +0100

Saw this this evening and had a great time. A one man comedy show in the vein of where eagles dare/guns of navarone/etc from one third of the sketch troupe, The Penny Dreadfuls.

Good fun and no hesitation in recommending it!

http://www.edfringe.com/whats-on/comedy/humphrey-ker-is-dymock-watson-nazi-smasher

BABY WANTS CANDY

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 22:56:00 +0100

Not a cheap show, but worth the money. Slick improvised songs, energetic performances and laughs a plenty as this group improvised a full musical with a live band. All that and we got to see moose sex (it made sense in context… well, more sense).

Great fun!

http://www.assemblyfestival.com/webpages/whatson_moreinfobooknow.php#title

Grand Cru

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 22:50:25 +0100

Over in the new town this place does lunch courses for only £4.50

Details, map and menu here!

http://www.5pm.co.uk/restaurant/edinburgh/city-centre/grand_cru/

Sportsters

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 18:50:00 +0100

Near Edinburgh Waverley this sports bar does 2 courses and a drink for £10 and buy-one-get-one-free on margherita pizzas.

Deal runs all days except Saturdays, though on Saturdays various drinks are £1.50.

Also offering discount to anyone with a performers pass from any venue which is nice of them!

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Festival Of The Spoken Nerd FREE

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:32:00 +0100

For one night only but highly recommended!

A science comedy mash up that is still suitable for people unfamiliar with the finer points of string theory.

Here’s their blurb!

The sold-out London sensation comes to the Edinburgh Fringe with a comedy hour for the fearlessly inquisitive. We’re chosen our favourite bits from the first six months of FOTSN shows, and put them all together in a packed hour for the insatiably sci-curious.

Expect science, comedy, music, maths, live experiments and unashamed geekiness, with three of London’s best (and nerdiest) performers:

MATT PARKER - stand-up mathematician
“Exponentially funny” (Three Weeks) “not just for maths geeks” (Chortle)

HELEN ARNEY – comedian and geek songstress
“Champion of musical whims” (Evening Standard)

STEVE MOULD – Blue Peter science expert
“Beyond nerdy, yet playful and ingeniously funny” (The List).

Tuesday 16th August, 18.45 (1 hr)
Venue 162 – Sin Club & Lounge, 207 Cowgate, Edinburgh
FREE – donation on exit
festivalofthespokennerd.com
Over 16s only - why should kids get all the cool science shows?

https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=247719915252752

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Sun, 24 Jul 2011 20:41:57 +0100

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Sun, 24 Jul 2011 20:40:10 +0100

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Half Price Hut!

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 20:31:00 +0100

The Half Price Hut opens on Wednesday August the 10th.

Various shows will send an amount of their tickets to the hut and just because they’re on offer doesn’t mean that the shows are awful. Often there will be shows in huge professional venues, like Assembly, which know they’re unlikely to sell out so will try to increase their audience numbers and hence generate better word of mouth.

Definitely worth visiting!

Supermarkets

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 20:14:32 +0100

It may sound trivial but on our first visit to the fringe festival we found it difficult to find supermarkets (internet phones weren’t quite so prominent then). As a result we’ve put up a list of supermarkets near the centre of Edinburgh where you can by food for making lunches etc.

Sainsbury’s near Waverly Station map

Tesco near Festival Theatre and Surgeons Hall map

Sainsbury’s near Gilded Balloon Teviot map