2017 Edinburgh Fringe
Spencer Jones: The Audition
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515: Monkey Barrel
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BAFTA nominee. UK Barry winner: Best Show and Best Performer. Spencer Jones returns to Edinburgh with a mash-up of music, visual, prop, character comedy. Creator, writer and star of BBC's Big Babies. As seen on Live At The Apollo, Upstart Crow, Skins, Hollyoaks, Family Tree. The Herbert wakes up in his flat on a very important morning. He has an audition for a big movie and he is determined to get it right but he just cant get the lines right. ***** (Times). *****1/2 (Chortle.co.uk). ***** (Evening Standard). **** (BroadwayBaby.com). **** (Scotsman).
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Best reviewed Edinburgh Fringe shows 2017
A list of the best reviewed comedy shows at the 2017 Edinburgh Festival. The list includes Hannah Gadsby, Phil Nichol, Tom Ballard, Mat Ewins, Sarah Kendall and Larry Dean.
British Comedy Guide, 4th September 2017Laugh Out London's Edinburgh Fringe comedy awards 2017
It's that time again. The fringe is almost over. The pubs of Edinburgh can go back to being pubs, Lee Nelson's face can stop blocking the view of Edinburgh Castle and the Edinburgh recycling plant will be busy turning flyers into mulch. So without further a do lets give out the least prestigious awards of the year, the Laugh Out London Comedy awards (or the LOLies)...
Laugh Out London, 25th August 2017Edinburgh Comedy Awards shortlist 2017
The nominations for the Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2017 have been announced.
British Comedy Guide, 23rd August 2017Interview with Spencer Jones
Spencer Jones takes some time to talk to Voice about the show, inspirations, and to give advice to young people.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 16th August 2017Spencer Jones: Edinburgh Fringe 2017 interview
One of the greatest things about recent Edinburgh Fringes is the emergence of Spencer Jones as a mainstream success.
Laugh Out London, 14th August 2017Spencer Jones on his return as alter ego, The Herbert
With a broad grin, Spencer Jones is scrolling through photos on his phone, showing me random objects and eccentric eBay purchases.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 8th August 2017What's On London's Edinburgh Fringe preview
With the Edinburgh Festival Fringe - the world's largest arts event - officially starting today, we decided to follow the Highland herd and put together a list of the comedy shows we're most looking forward to seeing this month and then subsequently in London.
Ian Cater, What's On London, 4th August 2017Pick of the Edinburgh Fringe - Issue 6
Stand-up, improv, absurdist and sketch, we've got it all covered.
Theatre Weekly, 28th July 2017In the hot seat: Spencer Jones
This is one of the funniest and most original acts on the Fringe. No he really is. Everyone should see this show.
Punchline UK, 28th July 2017We can be heroes: Bob Slayer on the Edinburgh Fringe
Panel Prize winner Bob Slayer chats to us about what makes a Heroes show as his Fringe empire expands in 2017.
Ben Venables, The Skinny, 27th July 2017Fringe shows that other comedians recommend
With the following recommendations you're in safe hands - we asked 10 comedians for their tips on who to see at the 70th Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Finlay Greig, i Newspaper, 27th July 2017Spencer Jones: The Audition, Edinburgh preview
In the first of our Edinburgh Fringe previews, Ian Cater speaks to Spencer Jones about his latest weird and wonderful outing of physical comedy and clowning in The Audition.
Ian Cater, What's On London, 21st July 2017Fringe 2017: Top picks and tips
With its 3,398 shows across 300 venues, we guide you through the world's largest arts festival.
Sarah Bradbury, The Independent, 18th July 201710 must-see Fringe comedy preview shows in London
All across the country, performers are limbering up for Edinburgh's month-long comedy marathon, fine-tuning their best new material before the Fringe. But if you can't wait until August - or, indeed, if you can't make it to Edinburgh at all - you can catch these shows in London first. Dive in!
Tristram Fane Saunders, The Telegraph, 18th July 2017Punchline's 2017 Fringe Recommendations
As ever, these are our shows we already know we'll love, and we will continue to recommend shows throughout the Fringe.
Rosalind and Suzy Romer, Punchline UK, 9th July 2017Fringe 2017 - Bob Slayer's Heroes of Fringe
Known for its creative programming, guerrilla tactics and innovative Pay What You Want model, Bob Slayer's Heroes - returning to Edinburgh for its sixth year - is guided by the passionate belief that performers should come first. Its artists always take the lion's share of ticket sales and enjoy total creative freedom.
Rosemary Kaye, The Edinburgh Reporter, 7th July 2017BWW Q&A- Spencer Jones
Spencer Jones interview.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 4th July 201721 sketch, character, clown recommendations
Looking for something more than conventional stand-up comedy at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2017? Don't worry, there are loads of idiots out there pretending to be other people, or conjuring up imaginary worlds or playing with props and people in fun, inventive ways.
Laugh Out London, 3rd July 2017Performances
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| 4th Aug 2017 | 18:20 | Monkey Barrel |
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| 11th Aug 2017 | 18:20 | Monkey Barrel |
| 12th Aug 2017 | 18:20 | Monkey Barrel |
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| 14th Aug 2017 | 18:20 | Monkey Barrel |
| 16th Aug 2017 | 18:20 | Monkey Barrel |
| 17th Aug 2017 | 18:20 | Monkey Barrel |
| 18th Aug 2017 | 18:20 | Monkey Barrel |
| 19th Aug 2017 | 18:20 | Monkey Barrel |
| 20th Aug 2017 | 18:20 | Monkey Barrel |
| 21st Aug 2017 | 18:20 | Monkey Barrel |
| 22nd Aug 2017 | 18:20 | Monkey Barrel |
| 23rd Aug 2017 | 18:20 | Monkey Barrel |
| 24th Aug 2017 | 18:20 | Monkey Barrel |
| 25th Aug 2017 | 18:20 | Monkey Barrel |
| 26th Aug 2017 | 18:20 | Monkey Barrel |
| 27th Aug 2017 | 18:20 | Monkey Barrel |