2013 Edinburgh Fringe
Ad-Lib: Spontaneous Genius
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Venue
35: Assembly Hall
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Guests announced for Ad-Lib
Writers Steven Moffat and Terry Pratchett are amongst the guests taking part in a new improvised entertainment format which will be tested out at the Edinburgh Fringe.
British Comedy Guide, 20th August 2013More details
A new improvised, live entertainment show concept Ad Lib, which explores and celebrates 'spontaneous genius' will launch at the Edinburgh Festival this month.
The line-up for the first of five festival shows has been announced and will see Doctor Who supremo Steven Moffat take the stage with award-winning comic Frank Skinner on Wednesday 21st August 10.30pm at The Assembly Hall. The event will be hosted by broadcaster Fred MacAulay.
In this special Edinburgh edition of Ad Lib, the nation's most creative minds will meet some of country's sharpest comedians.
The Ad Lib concept has been devised by Stuart Snaith, the former Director of Comedy at BBC Worldwide, and is produced by Dan Schreiber, The Museum of Curiosity.
Stuart Snaith said "AdLib promises an hour of spontaneous and unexpected conversation from some of Britain's sharpest, funniest and most creative brains. This initial series of five special shows, each with intriguing combinations of stars, will celebrate their talent and explore their Scottish links."
Guest List
Wednesday 21st August: Steven Moffat and Frank Skinner
Thursday 22nd August: Terry Pratchett and John Lloyd
Friday 23rd August: John Bishop and Jason Manford
Saturday 24th August: Neil Gaiman and Phill Jupitus
Sunday 25th August: Sarah Millican and Hannah Gadsby
Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 21st Aug 2013 | 22:30 | Assembly Hall |
| 22nd Aug 2013 | 22:30 | Assembly Hall |
| 23rd Aug 2013 | 22:30 | Assembly Hall |
| 24th Aug 2013 | 22:30 | Assembly Hall |
| 25th Aug 2013 | 22:30 | Assembly Hall |