2017 Edinburgh Fringe
Abi Roberts: Anglichanka
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Anglichanka is an exhilarating comedy show about living in the USSR in the 90s and going back as the first UK comic to perform comedy in English and Russian. In this show, find out about gay rights and censorship in Russia, the consequences of drinking hardcore vodka, studying opera and using outdoor loos in -20 temperatures, and see how Russia has changed since the 90s. Discover what we need to know about Putin, the meerkat with nuclear weapons. 'True comedy genius. Don't miss!' (GQ). 'An incredible stand-up show... and a one-of-a-kind stand-up show' ***** (EdFestMag.com).
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Abi Roberts recalls her Unforgettable Five
All gigs teach you something.
Abi Roberts, Chortle, 18th August 2017Fringe Q&As: Abi Roberts
Abi Roberts on living in the former Soviet Union in the 90s, watching Columbo and eating crisps.
Linda Howard, The Herald, 13th July 2017#EdFringe17: Abi Roberts is an Anglichanka
In 2016, Abi Roberts became the first UK comedian to perform in Russia - in Russian! Now, in 2017, the centenary of the Russian Revolution, she's here to shed some light on our continental neighbours and tell us what side of a blini is buttered.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 5th July 2017Abi Roberts interview
Abi Roberts has a fearless approach to comedy. Her latest show, as you will read below, discusses what it was like to live in the USSR during the 90s.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 2nd July 2017Fringe 2017 - Abi Roberts: Anglichanka
First UK comic to perform in Russia (in Russian) tells all.
Kara Alberts, The Edinburgh Reporter, 1st July 2017BWW Q&A- Abi Roberts
Abi Roberts interview.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 30th June 2017Abi Roberts: Edinburgh Fringe 2017 interview
Abi Roberts uses here experience living in the USSR in the 1990s to perform a show at this year's Fringe about gay rights and censorship in Russia, the consequences of drinking hardcore vodka, studying opera and using outdoor loos in -20 temperatures, and seeing how Russia has changed since the 90s.
Laugh Out London, 29th June 2017An interview with Abi Roberts
Its early May, & Scotland has just had two days of unbroken sunshine IN A ROW - my god it must be Summer. That means the Fringe is coming & the Mumble will be getting ready to for the onslaught of Comedians into Edinburgh, some of whom we will be interviewing, beginning with Abi Roberts.---
The Mumble, 9th May 2017Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
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| 3rd Aug 2017 | 18:40 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 4th Aug 2017 | 18:40 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 5th Aug 2017 | 18:40 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 6th Aug 2017 | 18:40 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 7th Aug 2017 | 18:40 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 8th Aug 2017 | 18:40 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 9th Aug 2017 | 18:40 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 10th Aug 2017 | 18:40 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 11th Aug 2017 | 18:40 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 12th Aug 2017 | 18:40 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 13th Aug 2017 | 18:40 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 15th Aug 2017 | 18:40 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 16th Aug 2017 | 18:40 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 17th Aug 2017 | 18:40 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 18th Aug 2017 | 18:40 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 19th Aug 2017 | 18:40 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 20th Aug 2017 | 18:40 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 21st Aug 2017 | 18:40 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 22nd Aug 2017 | 18:40 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 23rd Aug 2017 | 18:40 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 24th Aug 2017 | 18:40 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 25th Aug 2017 | 18:40 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 26th Aug 2017 | 18:40 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 27th Aug 2017 | 18:40 | Underbelly, Cowgate |