2017 Edinburgh Fringe
Urzila Carlson - First Edition
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Venue
17: Assembly George Square Studios
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South African-born, New Zealand-based award-winning Urzila Carlson's natural, straight up style has audiences eating out of her hand the moment she takes the stage. 'Effortlessly likeable, a well-paced stream of belly-laughs' (Sydney Morning Herald). 'A refreshing alternative to the ubiquitous rage comic' (Herald Sun).
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Brian Donaldson, The List, 11th July 2017#EdFringe17 Comedy Q&A: Urzila Carlson
The show, First Edition contains observations that irritate Urzila Carlson. Urzila talks about the pressures we're under in modern day society and like stuff we would normally not even consider, like drinking craft beer and listening to an indie banjo alternative band whilst wearing dungarees.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 11th July 2017The Edinburgh interviews 2017: Urzila Carlson
Urzila Carlson is a New Zealand-based comic who is incredibly easy to warm to. Although she is making her Edinburgh debut this year, Carlson has already won Best International Show at the Sydney Comedy Festival, to name just one. She will be performing her latest show, First Edition, at the Assembly George Square Studios throughout August.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 10th July 2017Urzila Carlson: First Edition interview
UK comedy fans might be forgiven for not yet being aware of the work of Urzila Carlson, given that you are more likely to see her performing on a trip to the southern hemisphere. The good news is that she's coming to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for the first time this year.
Chris Cooke, ThreeWeeks, 9th June 2017Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
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| 2nd Aug 2017 | 19:45 | Assembly George Square Studios |
| 3rd Aug 2017 | 19:45 | Assembly George Square Studios |
| 4th Aug 2017 | 19:45 | Assembly George Square Studios |
| 5th Aug 2017 | 19:45 | Assembly George Square Studios |
| 6th Aug 2017 | 19:45 | Assembly George Square Studios |
| 7th Aug 2017 | 19:45 | Assembly George Square Studios |
| 8th Aug 2017 | 19:45 | Assembly George Square Studios |
| 9th Aug 2017 | 19:45 | Assembly George Square Studios |
| 10th Aug 2017 | 19:45 | Assembly George Square Studios |
| 11th Aug 2017 | 19:45 | Assembly George Square Studios |
| 12th Aug 2017 | 19:45 | Assembly George Square Studios |
| 13th Aug 2017 | 19:45 | Assembly George Square Studios |
| 14th Aug 2017 | 19:45 | Assembly George Square Studios |
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| 18th Aug 2017 | 19:45 | Assembly George Square Studios |
| 19th Aug 2017 | 19:45 | Assembly George Square Studios |
| 20th Aug 2017 | 19:45 | Assembly George Square Studios |
| 21st Aug 2017 | 19:45 | Assembly George Square Studios |
| 22nd Aug 2017 | 19:45 | Assembly George Square Studios |
| 23rd Aug 2017 | 19:45 | Assembly George Square Studios |
| 24th Aug 2017 | 19:45 | Assembly George Square Studios |
| 25th Aug 2017 | 19:45 | Assembly George Square Studios |
| 26th Aug 2017 | 19:45 | Assembly George Square Studios |
| 27th Aug 2017 | 19:45 | Assembly George Square Studios |