2015 Edinburgh Fringe
Twins: Pret a Comedy
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Annie McGrath and Jack Barry are back with another sketch comedy show for people who hate sketch comedy. Charmingly laid-back, self-deprecating riff-waff at its most free. 'Original and funny... Ones to watch' (ShortCom.co.uk). 'Brilliantly outlandish, and left the audience with a clear indication of the pair's remarkable talent' **** (IntermissionBristol.co.uk). 'Jack Barry and Annie McGrath have undeniable comic chemistry, bouncing off each other with a genuine ease and charm that many double acts will struggle to emulate... Unfeasibly good fun' (Fest). '...off the cuff, laid-back and inclusive' **** (List). 'A unique and exciting prospect' **** (Whats-On-London.co.uk).
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Where to find the Cowgatehead comedians
There was a row before this year's Fringe even started. It left many comedians venueless and searching for a new home: The Skinny seeks out the whereabouts of the 'Cowgatehead refugees'.
Stu Black, The Skinny, 7th August 2015James Acaster: my top Edinburgh comedy picks
From a 12-year-old standup to a show all about water, Kettering's finest comic talks us through the acts he's most excited to see at this year's fringe.
James Acaster, The Guardian, 7th August 2015Best of student comedy: an education of wit
Former Edinburgh Revue president Polly Glynn gives us a tutorial on the huge selection of student troupes at this year's Fringe.
Polly Glynn, The Skinny, 6th August 2015Pleasance offering free late night comedy at the Fringe
Mawaan Rizwan, Karl Schultz, Tom Allen and more set for free gigs.
Rebecca Monks, The List, 6th August 2015Twins answer 10 Edinburgh Fringe Questions
Twins - Annie McGrath and Jack Barry - need your help. They think they'll be able to afford a coronation chicken baguette each day, but can you assist in getting them a drink?
British Comedy Guide, 2nd August 2015Sell us your festival show in 50 Words
Can these Festival folk win you over in a mere half-century of words?
Brian Donaldson, The List, 10th July 201520 sketch and character comedy
Last year saw a very healthy resurgence of acclaimed sketch comedy, including several shows among the big award nominees, and this year is looking equally promising. Here are 20 to watch out for.
Laugh Out London, 9th July 2015Funny women talk about claims that women aren't funny
As former Disney CEO Michael Eisner says he doesn't believe women can be gorgeous and make him laugh, we took it upon ourselves to prove him wrong...
Corinne Redfern, Marie Claire, 8th July 2015More details
Following their triumphant debut last year, completely identical Twins, Annie McGrath and Jack Barry return to the Edinburgh Fringe with another sketch comedy show for people who hate sketch comedy. Offering up more charmingly laidback, self-depricating riff-waff and implied reluctance, Pret a Comedy is comedy at its most free. Never shy of dodging a predictable punch-line, cherubic churl, Annie McGrath, is a fearless navigator of the off-beat. Beside her, fuelled by flights of fancy and spontaneous buffoonery, natural humourist, Jack Barry takes gormlessness into new territory. Together, they form one of the most unique, curious, and exciting double-acts around.
One year older, one year closer to death, Twins now grapple with their bucket-list. They have the length of the show to tick off everything they want to achieve in their lifetimes, from seeing the Northern Lights, to adopting a child. Twins: Pret a Comedy is an attempted sketch show and an attempt to make the most of (potentially) their final hour on this planet.
Annie and Jack met at university where they were both part of the 2010 Leeds Tealights cast that won the National Student's Best Student Sketch Group award. After graduating, they formed Twins and have since performed at a number of festivals, including Latitude and Machynlleth Comedy Festival. Twins' filmed sketches can be found online: King & Queen (Turtle Canyon Comedy), Russian Roulette (Channel X/Mr Box), and Hitman (Chris Parton). The duo are currently in development with Hat Trick Productions.
Aside from Twins, Annie and Jack are both stand-up comedians. Annie is performing a work-in-progress show with Nico Tatarowicz on the free fringe: Annie McGrath and Nico Tatarowicz #Pray4Annie&Nico, whilst Jack performs his debut hour at the Pleasance: Jack Barry: This Title Came To Me In A Dream.
Twins: Pret a Comedy is directed by Ben Clark, one third of award-winning sketch group, Pappy's (BBC Three).
Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
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| 7th Aug 2015 | 00:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 8th Aug 2015 | 00:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 9th Aug 2015 | 00:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 10th Aug 2015 | 00:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 11th Aug 2015 | 00:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 12th Aug 2015 | 00:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 13th Aug 2015 | 00:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 14th Aug 2015 | 00:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 15th Aug 2015 | 00:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 16th Aug 2015 | 00:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 19th Aug 2015 | 00:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 20th Aug 2015 | 00:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 21st Aug 2015 | 00:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 22nd Aug 2015 | 00:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 23rd Aug 2015 | 00:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 25th Aug 2015 | 00:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 26th Aug 2015 | 00:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 27th Aug 2015 | 00:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 28th Aug 2015 | 00:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 29th Aug 2015 | 00:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |
| 30th Aug 2015 | 00:00 | Pleasance Courtyard |