2015 Edinburgh Fringe
Bridget Christie: A Book For Her
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A brand new show to launch multi-award winning Christie's literary debut A Book for Her (and for him, if he can read). Come and enjoy 50 minutes of new material followed by a 10-minute book signing. 'Astonishingly complex and uproariously funny' (Guardian). 'Pretty much flawless' ***** (Telegraph). 'Astonishing' ***** (Chortle.co.uk). 'A brilliantly constructed show' ***** (TheArtsDesk.com). ***** (Metro). ***** (Big Issue). ***** (Herald). ***** (Mirror), ***** (Sunday Times). 'Fantastically funny' **** (Guardian). 'Laser-focussed and brilliantly sustained.' ***** (Independent).
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Best reviewed Edinburgh Fringe shows 2015
A list of the best reviewed comedy shows at the 2015 Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
British Comedy Guide, 7th September 2015Si Hawkins' Fringe Diary 2015, Part 1
Si Hawkins discusses the shows from Phil Nichol, Bridget Christie, Sofie Hagen, Freestival, Daphna Baram, Brendan Murphy and Stephen Carlin.
Si Hawkins, British Comedy Guide, 28th August 2015The very different faces of feminist comedy (Link expired)
Siobhan Smith spent a day (and night) watching a variety of feminist comedy shows...
Siobhan Smith, WOW247, 25th August 20155 of the best from Edinburgh Fringe 2015
Our picks from the biggest and best Fringe yet.
Carrie Lyell, Diva Mag, 24th August 2015Edinburgh picks: part 2
Going to the Fringe and want a few pointers of what's worth your time (and money)? Then, you've come to the right place. Here's Sarah Millican, Mickey Noonan and Sofie Hagen with more.
Sarah Millican, Mickey Noonan and Sofie Hagen, Standard Issue, 24th August 2015FRINGEBLOG8
So far so good with the shows that I have seen. It has been varied.
Paul Sinha, 19th August 2015'Tampon tax' has inspired new wave of female comedians
The main comic inspiration is the risible notion that sanitary products are considered less essential, and therefore more taxable, than a range of daft things like cake decorations and exotic meats.
Alice Jones, The Independent, 19th August 2015Fringe issue: Edinburgh, race and UK comedy
The festival's comedians were historically young, gifted and white. Now, shows by black and minority ethnic acts are popular, diverse and nothing to do with skin colour.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 13th August 2015Female comedians are the"punk rock" of comedy
Here's five women to know about this summer. Not off to the festival? Find them on YouTube.
Alexandra Haddow, The Pool, 10th August 2015Phill Jupitus: male comedians in short supply this year
With an attitude forged by overcoming prejudice, Phill Jupitus tells Nick Clark that they're 'doing all the best stuff'.
Nick Clark, The Independent, 9th August 2015EdFringe round-up: sit down and enjoy stand-up
We couldn't do a round up of Fringe shows without dipping our toes into comedy, here's a few we can't wait to see.
EdinBlogger, 7th August 2015A guide to Edinburgh 2015
That time of year is upon us once more; thousands of performers, reviewers and audience members are preparing to visit the holy grail of comedy that is the Edinburgh Festival.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 7th August 20156 women to watch at Edinburgh Fringe
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Empowering Women, 6th August 2015Punchline's top 10 shows at the 2015 Fringe
Ten shows to see.
Punchline UK, 4th August 2015The greatest shows in Edinburgh
From dazzling Mozart opera to the sharpest comedians, our critics pick the festival highlights for you.
Stephen Armstrong, Maxie Szalwinska, Hugh Canning, David Dougill and Jonathan Dean, The Sunday Times, 2nd August 2015Edinburgh Fringe 2015 highlights: comedy
As per usual, there will be laughs aplenty at Edinburgh Fringe - this where the heartiest chuckles will be heard.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 31st July 2015Fringe 2015: best comedy shows
Including Johnny Vegas, Katherine Ryan, Trevor Noah, Aisling Bea, Bridget Christie, Max and Ivan and Nina Conti.
Alice Jones, The Independent, 31st July 2015Three to see ED2015: comedy acts with books out
ThreeWeeks Co-Editor Caro Moses delves into the comedy programme for her latest Three To See tips, starting with three comedians with books out. Simple.
Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 29th July 2015Fringe 10x10 - 8. Gender on the agenda
Ten shows about feminism - and beyond.
Chortle, 29th July 2015Standard Issue's Edinburgh picks: Part 1
Next week the Edinburgh Fringe Festival kicks off and we'll be telling you about some of the best shows, as well where you can see your favourite Standard Issue contributors.
Standard Issue, 29th July 2015How to survive Edinburgh Fringe Festival
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Emma Firth, Look Magazine, 23rd July 2015Stewart Lee's Fringe recommendations
Here are Stewart Lee's picks for the festival.
British Comedy Guide, 19th July 2015Six flipping brilliant comedians in Edinburgh
Every time you think we're over the super-outdated and, quite frankly embarrassing 'women aren't funny' thing, something happens that makes you realise that there's still pillocks who think otherwise out there.
The Debrief, 15th July 201515 award winners and nominees to see at the Fringe
Returning comedy champions of the Fringe.
Ben Williams, Time Out, 10th July 201547 stand-ups to see at the 2015 Fringe
Our pick of the microphone-wielding stand-up comedians at this year's Fringe.
Ben Williams, Time Out, 10th July 2015Fringe 2015: the best comedy shows to book now
From television stars to intriguing newcomers, a guide to the hottest tickets for August.
Alice Jones, The Independent, 11th June 2015Best comedy shows at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2015
Following the unveiling of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe programme, we've chosen our pick of the comedy on offer during August.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 10th June 2015More details
Why has Bridget been sending her stained underpants to George Osborne at HM Treasury every month? Which method actor has been playing the character comedian Nigel Farage since 2010? Is Rachel Dolezal black or white? What's the difference between Eddie Izzard and Caitlyn Jenner? All this and more will be revealed in Bridget's tenth solo Edinburgh show. Followed by a ten-minute book signing.
Following her hugely successful, award-winning shows A Bic For Her and An Ungrateful Woman, and her first book A Book For Her (Century, Random House) - out 2nd July 2015 - which has gained universal praise, Bridget Christie returns Edinburgh's Stand Comedy Club with her brand new show, also called A Book For Her.
When Bridget's Fosters Comedy Award-winning show A Bic For Her ran at Soho Theatre in 2013, it broke the Theatre's record for the best selling comedy show ever. It then went on UK tour, on a double bill with An Ungrateful Woman, and won lots of awards.
Bridget has just been nominated for the Red Magazine Creative Woman Of The Year Award.
After a decade of titting about on the circuit, Bridget Christie (from Radio 4's Bridget Christie Minds the Gap, Dilemma, Heresy, News Quiz, The Unbelievable Truth, BBC One's Have I Got News For You, It's Kevin, Channel 4's Cardinal Burns, ITV1's Celebrity Squares and Comedy Central's Alternative Comedy Experience) has become inadvertently successful. Her 2013 show, the "feminist-themed" A Bic For Her, won the Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Award, the South Bank Sky Arts Award for Best Comedy, the Chortle Award for Best Show and became the top-selling comedy show ever at the Soho Theatre. Her also "feminist-themed" radio series, Bridget Christie Minds the Gap, won the very prestigious Rose d'Or Award and two Chortle Award for Best Radio as well as being nominated for Best Comedy at the Radio Academy Awards. This all happened when she decided to try and write some actual material, rather than arsing about in wigs, wearing fake hands and pretending to be an ant.
Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
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| 8th Aug 2015 | 11:00 | The Stand Comedy Club |
| 9th Aug 2015 | 11:00 | The Stand Comedy Club |
| 10th Aug 2015 | 11:00 | The Stand Comedy Club |
| 11th Aug 2015 | 11:00 | The Stand Comedy Club |
| 12th Aug 2015 | 11:00 | The Stand Comedy Club |
| 13th Aug 2015 | 11:00 | The Stand Comedy Club |
| 14th Aug 2015 | 11:00 | The Stand Comedy Club |
| 15th Aug 2015 | 11:00 | The Stand Comedy Club |
| 16th Aug 2015 | 11:00 | The Stand Comedy Club |
| 18th Aug 2015 | 11:00 | The Stand Comedy Club |
| 19th Aug 2015 | 11:00 | The Stand Comedy Club |
| 20th Aug 2015 | 11:00 | The Stand Comedy Club |
| 21st Aug 2015 | 11:00 | The Stand Comedy Club |
| 22nd Aug 2015 | 11:00 | The Stand Comedy Club |
| 23rd Aug 2015 | 11:00 | The Stand Comedy Club |
| 24th Aug 2015 | 11:00 | The Stand Comedy Club |
| 25th Aug 2015 | 11:00 | The Stand Comedy Club |
| 26th Aug 2015 | 11:00 | The Stand Comedy Club |
| 27th Aug 2015 | 11:00 | The Stand Comedy Club |
| 28th Aug 2015 | 11:00 | The Stand Comedy Club |
| 29th Aug 2015 | 11:00 | The Stand Comedy Club |
| 30th Aug 2015 | 11:00 | The Stand Comedy Club |
| 31st Aug 2015 | 11:00 | The Stand Comedy Club |