2017 Edinburgh Fringe
The Thinking Drinkers: History of Alcohol
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Venue
302: Underbelly Med Quad
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Sell-out 2011-2016. They're back with a new show. Enjoy five free drinks as these award-winning professional drink experts definitively prove that alcohol has influenced everything that has ever happened. Ever. An intoxicating, hilarious, time-travelling journey through our drink-drenched past, pouring the entire history of human civilisation into a shot glass. You'll laugh a lot, you'll learn a lot and, if that's not enough, did we mention the free drinks? 'An erudite, liquor-loving duo' (Metro). 'Pioneers of alcohol based comedy' (Sunday Times). 'There's no more discerning way to fall off the wagon' (Time Out).
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Meet the Thinking Drinkers
Jesus turned the water into wine. It;s one of those facts we all know -- and that turns out to be completely bogus. "Jesus turned the water into beer, actually," explains Ben McFarland who, along with fellow authority on alcohol Tom Sandham, are The Thinking Drinkers, booze boffins and comedy performers who are back at the Edinburgh Fringe after six previous sell-out runs.
Alan Shaw, The Sunday Post, 18th August 2017Interview with The Thinking Drinkers
The Thinking Drinkers takes some time to talk to Voice about the show, inspirations, and to give advice to young people.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 26th July 2017Fringe 2017: comedy shows to book now
Al Porter, Sara Pascoe and Adam Riches are among the comedians to catch at this year's Fringe.
The Spectator, 21st July 2017BWW Q&A- Thinking Drinkers
Thinking Drinkers interview.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 11th July 2017Performances
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| 2nd Aug 2017 | 20:35 | Underbelly Med Quad |
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