2014 Edinburgh Fringe
Arthur Smith Sings Leonard Cohen (Vol. 2)
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Arthur Smith reprises this widely acclaimed show, the second of a trilogy, which premiered at last year's Fringe, enjoyed a sold out run at the Soho Theatre in London and was transmitted on Radio 4 in January. Channelling Leonard Cohen, Arthur muses on dementia, death and decline to hilarious and poetic effect. He is enhanced and accompanied by the Smithereens, the world's most tuneful and beautiful backing trio. Mournful, poetic but ultimately invigorating and 'painfully funny' (Sunday Times). 'A musical and comical triumph' (Terence Blacker, Independent).
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Diary: 'I failed my A Levels, I better be a stand-up'
A grouchy Arthur Smith arrives in town to Sing Leonard Cohen (Pleasance Courtyard). Arthur made his Fringe debut more than 30 years ago, in the days when there were scores of student review shows and precious few stand-ups. "Now everyone in the world is a stand-up comedian," he grumbles. "I haven't met anyone who isn't: every waiter, every road sweeper, every politician, every nurse. Jeremy Paxman. It's a kind of default thing. We'll have 10,000 more tomorrow: 'Oh, I failed my A Levels, I better be a stand-up.'" There could be consequences, as those festival pheromones kick in. "I'll give you the world exclusive if I catch Paxman snogging Nancy Dell'Olio in the corner of the Pleasance Bar," Arthur promises.
Alex Hardy, The Times, 15th August 2014The Arthur Smith extended interview
Arthur Smith is one of those comedian's comedians. He is the voice of comedy on BBC Radio 4 Extra and his book, My Name is Daphne Fairfax is considered, by many, a classic. Due to space restrictions, Martin Walker's laughing has been edited out of their wide ranging interview...
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 2nd June 2014Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
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| 15th Aug 2014 | 14:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 16th Aug 2014 | 14:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 17th Aug 2014 | 14:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 18th Aug 2014 | 14:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 19th Aug 2014 | 14:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 20th Aug 2014 | 14:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 21st Aug 2014 | 14:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 22nd Aug 2014 | 14:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 23rd Aug 2014 | 14:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 24th Aug 2014 | 14:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |