2016 Edinburgh Fringe
Max & Ivan: Our Story
It's time to get personal. In an extraordinary true story, Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Award nominees Max & Ivan (BBC Two's W1A, BBC Radio 4's Casebook of Max and Ivan) introduce the world to two never-before-seen characters; themselves. Directed by Tom Parry. 'Astonishing: fast-paced and unflaggingly funny' ***** (Times). 'Truly outstanding individual performances' ***** (Edinburgh Evening News). 'Phenomenal range of talent' ***** (Mirror). 'First-rate comic acting' **** (Scotsman). 'Max and Ivan are the real deal' **** (Guardian). 'Immaculate' **** (Sunday Times). 'Max and Ivan ooze class' **** (Chortle.co.uk). 'Undoubtedly superstars of tomorrow' (GQ).
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Ten must see Edinburgh Fringe shows I still need to see
It must be a good Fringe, we are halfway through and my list of must-see shows is now longer than it was when I arrived. Here's a run down of shows I'm still determined to find the time to see. In, I should add, no particular order.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 18th August 201618 reasons why you can't miss the Edinburgh Fringe
Think it's just about the jokes? From weight loss to mind expansion, our panel of comedians reveal the hidden perks of a trip to the festival.
The Guardian, 5th August 2016Max and Ivan on Edinburgh Fringe show Our Story
Perennial Fringe favourites Max and Ivan bring an autobiographical show to Pleasance Dome and tell us about how their art has changed over the years.
Jenni Ajderian, The Skinny, 2nd August 2016Comedy connections
With a plethora of offerings at every Fringe, it's inevitable that some performing paths start to cross. Here's a closer look at who's teaming up with whom.
Matthew Sharpe, Fest Mag, 16th July 201620 sketch & Fringe character comedy recommendations
One of the great joys of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the chance to see an assortment of mad weirdos push comedy to new levels with inventive new characters and brilliant new sketch narratives that offer something different to the great stand-up also on offer. But who to see that is an example of the previous paragraph? Well, you're in luck because here are our picks of the best sketch and character comedy at the Edinburgh Fringe 2016.
Laugh Out London, 11th July 2016Fringe preview: Max & Ivan
Sketch group The Beta Males recently announced that this year's Edinburgh show would be their last. Along with their bombshell announcement there was an underlying hint that maybe sketch comedy was in not as popular as it once was. Tell that to Max Olesker and Ivan Gonzalez, whose popularity has grown dramatically, or should that be comically, over the last five years.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 26th June 2016Performances
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3rd Aug 2016 | 20:20 | Pleasance Dome |
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21st Aug 2016 | 20:20 | Pleasance Dome |
22nd Aug 2016 | 20:20 | Pleasance Dome |
23rd Aug 2016 | 20:20 | Pleasance Dome |
24th Aug 2016 | 20:20 | Pleasance Dome |
25th Aug 2016 | 20:20 | Pleasance Dome |
26th Aug 2016 | 20:20 | Pleasance Dome |
27th Aug 2016 | 20:20 | Pleasance Dome |
28th Aug 2016 | 20:20 | Pleasance Dome |