British Comedy Guide

2010 Edinburgh Fringe

James Dowdeswell: My Grandad was a Clown and Those are Big Shoes to Fill

James Dowdeswell: My Grandad was a Clown and Those are Big Shoes to Fill. Copyright: BBC
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Venue

12: The Stand Comedy Club III, IV

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What happens if you find a clown in your family tree? James's great grandfather was a comic actor, clown, and worked with Chaplin. Well that explains the hair. James is a storytelling comedian who has performed all around the world from Shanghai to Dubai. As seen on 'Extras' (BBC), 'Edinburgh And Beyond' and 'The World Stands Up' (Paramount Comedy Channel). He can currently be seen in the latest Jamie Cullum video. 'A real master' **** (Chortle.co.uk). 'Intelligent and inventive' **** (List). 'Excellent line in comedy' (Guardian).

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Picture: James Dowdeswell

James Dowdeswell discovered that his great grandfather was a clown and comic actor who had worked with Charlie Chaplin.

Sian Bevan, The List, 7th August 2010

Performances

Date Time Venue
5th Aug 2010 15:00 The Stand Comedy Club III, IV
6th Aug 2010 15:00 The Stand Comedy Club III, IV
7th Aug 2010 15:00 The Stand Comedy Club III, IV
8th Aug 2010 15:00 The Stand Comedy Club III, IV
9th Aug 2010 15:00 The Stand Comedy Club III, IV
10th Aug 2010 15:00 The Stand Comedy Club III, IV
11th Aug 2010 15:00 The Stand Comedy Club III, IV
12th Aug 2010 15:00 The Stand Comedy Club III, IV
13th Aug 2010 15:00 The Stand Comedy Club III, IV
14th Aug 2010 15:00 The Stand Comedy Club III, IV
15th Aug 2010 15:00 The Stand Comedy Club III, IV
17th Aug 2010 15:00 The Stand Comedy Club III, IV
18th Aug 2010 15:00 The Stand Comedy Club III, IV
19th Aug 2010 15:00 The Stand Comedy Club III, IV
20th Aug 2010 15:00 The Stand Comedy Club III, IV
21st Aug 2010 15:00 The Stand Comedy Club III, IV
22nd Aug 2010 15:00 The Stand Comedy Club III, IV
23rd Aug 2010 15:00 The Stand Comedy Club III, IV
24th Aug 2010 15:00 The Stand Comedy Club III, IV
25th Aug 2010 15:00 The Stand Comedy Club III, IV
26th Aug 2010 15:00 The Stand Comedy Club III, IV
27th Aug 2010 15:00 The Stand Comedy Club III, IV
28th Aug 2010 15:00 The Stand Comedy Club III, IV
29th Aug 2010 15:00 The Stand Comedy Club III, IV

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