2018 Edinburgh Fringe
Arthur Smith: Syd
Following the success of Arthur Smith Sings Leonard Cohen, the comedian, again accompanied by the mellifluous Smithereens, tells the story of his own father in this brand-new show. Syd Smith fought at El Alamein, became a POW and ended the war in the notorious Colditz Castle in Germany. In the 1950s PC Syd patrolled London's South Bank and met a gallery of characters, whom he tried his best not to arrest. Arthur tells this enthralling 20th-century story with laughter, music (from Ray Davies and others), reflections and a hilarious photo.
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Arthur Smith on the Edinburgh festivals
"Nothing in the world is worse than a puffed-up comedian"
Arthur Smith, The Scotsman, 10th August 2018Interview: rarely asked questions - Arthur Smith
I think you could safely describe Arthur Smith as a genuine Edinburgh Fringe legend without worrying about a law suit landing on your doorstep.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 22nd July 2018Fringe 2018: comedy shows to book now
Natalie Palamides, Dylan Moran and Arthur Smith are among the acts to catch at this year's Fringe.
Paul Fleckney, The Spectator, 5th July 201850 Fringe one-liners that deserved to win Funniest Joke
It's been ten years since Dave launched the Funniest Joke of the Fringe award, and there have been some worthy winners over the years. There have, however, been some unlucky losers.
Finlay Greig, i Newspaper, 28th June 2018Performances
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3rd Aug 2018 | 16:10 | Pleasance Dome (QueenDome) |
4th Aug 2018 | 16:10 | Pleasance Dome (QueenDome) |
5th Aug 2018 | 16:10 | Pleasance Dome (QueenDome) |
6th Aug 2018 | 16:10 | Pleasance Dome (QueenDome) |
7th Aug 2018 | 16:10 | Pleasance Dome (QueenDome) |
8th Aug 2018 | 16:10 | Pleasance Dome (QueenDome) |
9th Aug 2018 | 16:10 | Pleasance Dome (QueenDome) |
10th Aug 2018 | 16:10 | Pleasance Dome (QueenDome) |
11th Aug 2018 | 16:10 | Pleasance Dome (QueenDome) |
12th Aug 2018 | 16:10 | Pleasance Dome (QueenDome) |
13th Aug 2018 | 16:10 | Pleasance Dome (QueenDome) |
14th Aug 2018 | 16:10 | Pleasance Dome (QueenDome) |
15th Aug 2018 | 16:10 | Pleasance Dome (QueenDome) |
16th Aug 2018 | 16:10 | Pleasance Dome (QueenDome) |
17th Aug 2018 | 16:10 | Pleasance Dome (QueenDome) |
18th Aug 2018 | 16:10 | Pleasance Dome (QueenDome) |
19th Aug 2018 | 16:10 | Pleasance Dome (QueenDome) |