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2011 Edinburgh Fringe

The Wrestling

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33: Pleasance Courtyard

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World-class wrestlers meet world-class comedians in a late night, heart-pounding, edge-of-your seat spectacular. For one night only the Edinburgh Festival Fringe will be turned upside-down, as punch-lines meet clotheslines in an epic and extraordinary battle of Good versus Evil. Rules will be broken. Blood may be spilt. Explosions will definitely happen. Bring signs, bring costumes, bring a complete lack of emotional self-control and join a galaxy of fearsome fighters and dazzling comedy favourites at the Pleasance Grand. An unmissable night of once-in-a-lifetime Fringe madness.

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Edinburgh Comedy Award winners 2011

Adam Riches' show has been named the best of the 2011 Edinburgh Fringe.

British Comedy Guide, 27th August 2011

The Wrestling takes the panel prize

Max and Ivan have won the judges' panel prize for The Wrestling.

Such Small Portions, 27th August 2011

Comics turn into wrestle maniacs

It seemed like an unlikely tag team, but it worked. Event-of-the-fest The Wrestling took place on Monday night in front of a 500-strong crowd.

Tommy Holgate, The Sun, 18th August 2011

Must watch: The Wrestling with Max and Ivan

The sweat is set to pour off some of Edinburgh's finest comedians later this month when they take a break from the comedy cauldron of their own Fringe shows to embark on a simple pleasure; throwing oneself at an opponent in a wrestling ring.

Such Small Portions, 7th August 2011

Wrestle mania! An interview with Max and Ivan

World-class wrestlers meet world-class comedians. Ahead of one of the most talked about shows at the 2011 Edinburgh Fringe, Emma McAlpine talks to its creators Max and Ivan.

Emma McAlpine, Spoonfed, 5th August 2011

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Date Time Venue
15th Aug 2011 23:00 Pleasance Courtyard

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I think this is one of the best things I've ever seen. I'm not exactly into wrestling, so didn't know what to expect, but it was hilarious, exciting, and I was literally on the edge of my seat, screaming my head off. I loved every minute, and they need to bring this back next year!!!

Gemma Coles

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