2015 Edinburgh Fringe
Elvis McGonagall: Countrybile
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Venue
372: Stand in the Square
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Countrybile - armed with a blunderbuss, a bottle of Scotch and his rabid wit, stand-up poet Elvis McGonagall emerges from his godforsaken rural idyll at the Graceland Caravan Park to take aim at this septic isle. Land of robber barons and food banks, of Kirstie Allsopp cupcakery and dead badgers. Downtrodden Abbey plc starring polo-playing oligarchs and zero-hour serfs. What's going on? And why is Benedict Cumberbatch swinging from the chandeliers in a Spiderman onesie? Find out as Elvis rises up from his revolting armchair to kick against the pricks. Viva McGonagall! Bring your own pitchfork.
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Notes
The programme lists this show as also being on the 31st, but it ends on the 30th.
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Thank-you letters to their fringe venues
As the Edinburgh festival staggers to the finishing line, comedians contemplate their cramped but comforting stage homes for the past month.
The Guardian, 28th August 2015Sell us your festival show in 50 Words
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Brian Donaldson, The List, 10th July 2015More details
BBC Radio 4 star, stand-up poet for the people, armchair revolutionary and recumbent rocker, Elvis McGonagall returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with his brand new show Countrybile.
Armed with a blunderbuss, a bottle of Scotch and his rabid wit, stand-up poet Elvis McGonagall emerges from his godforsaken rural idyll at the Graceland Caravan Park to take aim at this septic isle. This land of robber barons and food banks, of Kirstie Allsopp cupcakery and dead badgers. Downtrodden Abbey plc starring polo-playing oligarchs and zero-hour serfs. What the hell is going on? And why is Benedict Cumberbatch swinging from the chandeliers in a Spiderman onesie? Find out as Elvis rises up from his revolting armchair to kick against the pricks.
Elvis last appeared at the Festival in 2009 with his acclaimed show One Man And His Doggerel. Since then he's had a hit radio 4 sitcom, Elvis McGonagall Takes A Look On The Bright Side, the second series of which transmits in August. A regular voice on Radio 4, you'll also hear Elvis on the Today Programme and Saturday Live, as well as writing and presenting documentaries.
Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 17th Aug 2015 | 13:40 | Stand in the Square |
| 18th Aug 2015 | 13:40 | Stand in the Square |
| 19th Aug 2015 | 13:40 | Stand in the Square |
| 20th Aug 2015 | 13:40 | Stand in the Square |
| 21st Aug 2015 | 13:40 | Stand in the Square |
| 22nd Aug 2015 | 13:40 | Stand in the Square |
| 23rd Aug 2015 | 13:40 | Stand in the Square |
| 24th Aug 2015 | 13:40 | Stand in the Square |
| 25th Aug 2015 | 13:40 | Stand in the Square |
| 26th Aug 2015 | 13:40 | Stand in the Square |
| 27th Aug 2015 | 13:40 | Stand in the Square |
| 28th Aug 2015 | 13:40 | Stand in the Square |
| 29th Aug 2015 | 13:40 | Stand in the Square |
| 30th Aug 2015 | 13:40 | Stand in the Square |