2018 Edinburgh Fringe
Athena Kugblenu: Follow The Leader
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Venue
302: Underbelly, Bristo Square
Room: Clover
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Athena Kugblenu looks at leaders in the modern world and considers whether she herself could be one. Likeable, effortless and honest, Kugblenu, who is currently heavily pregnant, pulls a very funny and original show out of the bag.
The world's never had more knowledge, yet never more stupidity. Athena can't help but notice consistencies between the universe and herself. How can she blame people for choosing Trump when she's choosing the wrong men? Clearly we haven't realised she constantly makes mistakes so we don't have to. Join Athena for a tour of the world's most pressing catastrophes which pale compared to what happened when she fixed her own washing machine. As heard on BBC Radio. 'A smart, impassioned comedian' (Scotsman). 'Good material, sharp presentation... an important voice' (Sunday Times).
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What are you going to do once the Fringe is over?
Now it's time to curl up and cry.
Chortle, 25th August 2018Video: Learning Scottish with Elvis McGonagall
With the help of Elvis Mcgonagall, we test comedians' knowledge of Scottish words. Do you know what Baffies, Peely Wally and Clarty mean?
British Comedy Guide, 24th August 2018How would you improve the Fringe?
'We should make it free and move it to Norfolk'
Chortle, 21st August 2018Athena Kugblenu interview
Athena Kugblenu is currently at the Edinburgh festival where The Guardian has included her in it's "Ten Best Jokes from the Edinburgh Festival" article, and she's also in the "20 Best One Liners From The Edinburgh Fringe" Daily Telegraph piece.
Comedy To Watch, 20th August 2018Pick of the Fringe: Razorsharp and unmissable women
Fellow comic Matt Roper takes a pick of a few of the must-see shows playing the Fringe throughout the month of August - all led by the ladies.
Matt Roper, Lush, 20th August 2018Young women are smashing it at Edinburgh with #MeToo
2018 may be the year of young women as their influence goes far beyond the fringe. But amplifying voices is not enough.
Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett, The Guardian, 20th August 2018Has the 'spirit of the Fringe' been lost?
'It would be nice if audiences came in with open minds and generous spirits'
Chortle, 19th August 2018Athena Kugblenu interview
Right at the half way point of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Funny Women's Mariana Feijó met with stand-up comedian Athena Kugblenu to have a chat about her shows at this year's Fringe, her experiences in the comedy circuit and her writing process.
Mariana Feijó, Funny Women, 17th August 2018The shows serious about accentuating the positives
Perhaps sensing that the news agenda has taken a dark turn, a number of shows are serious about accentuating the positive, writes David Pollock.
David Pollock, The Scotsman, 13th August 2018Edinburgh festival 2018: the 10 best jokes
From patriarchy and perineums to why Donald Trump is like a bikini wax ... the funniest gags so far from this year's standups.
Paul Fleckney, The Guardian, 13th August 2018Fringe Q&A: Weird dreams
What do performers dream about when they go to bed. We asked some comedians 'What's the weirdest dream you've ever had?'.
British Comedy Guide, 9th August 2018Fringe Q&A: The worst thing you've done at a festival?
We asked some of the people who are performing shows at the Edinburgh Fringe what the worst thing they've ever done at a festival is. Brace yourself for some of these answers....
British Comedy Guide, 5th August 2018Fringe 2018: the best comedy shows, as chosen by comics
The comedians choose.
Alice Jones, i Newspaper, 3rd August 2018What is the weirdest Fringe show you have seen?
'It was just a head slowly appearing then disappearing out of a large bin'
Chortle, 2nd August 2018The one thing you wish you knew from your first Fringe
'You will cry... lean in to it'
Chortle, 31st July 2018Pick of the Fringe 2018 (comedy part 2)
Struggling to choose which comedy shows to see at this year's Edinburgh Fringe?
Greg Stewart, Theatre Weekly, 24th July 2018Athena Kugblenu: 10 things that make me laugh
Athena Kugblenu writes a piece for us ahead of her new show Follow the Leader at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Athena Kugblenu, Female First, 22nd July 2018Stewart Lee's 2018 Edinburgh Fringe picks
Stewart Lee is not performing at the 2018 Edinburgh Festival, but via his newsletter he made some suggestions of people he thinks you should see this August.
British Comedy Guide, 16th July 2018I talk to: Athena Kugblenu
Having made her Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut last year, Athena Kugblenu is back after a successful with another hour of stand-up, Follow The Leader, in which she talks about a new way to talk about politics, race, class and identity in a time where there seems to be little middle ground.
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 16th July 2018+3 Interview: Athena Kugblenu
"I spent 18 months having a go at Trump and Brexit supporters but then I flooded my kitchen in the stupidest way and I thought to myself 'I'm an idiot too."
Edinburgh49, 13th July 2018A piggy interview with Athena Kugblenu
Athena Kugblenu interview.
Wrigley Worm, FringePig, 7th July 2018Edinburgh 2018: BBW Q&A - Athena Kugblenu
BWW catches up with Athena Kugblenu to chat about bringing Follow The Leader to the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 2nd July 2018Where can you see comics in London before the Fringe
Here's everything you need to know about the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Edinburgh Fringe dates, Edinburgh Fringe tickets and where to catch the Edinburgh Fringe London previews.
Madhvi Mavadiya, Daily Mail, 29th June 2018Fringe: where to see the previews
Sometimes things are even better before they're completely perfect, so here's our guide of Edinburgh previews in London.
Zoe Paskett, Evening Standard, 29th June 2018Edinburgh preview: Athena Kugblenu
Returning to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year after a successful debut, Athena Kugblenu presents Follow the Leader at the Underbelly from 1st to 27th August.
Theatre Weekly, 12th June 2018Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Aug 2018 | 17:30 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (Clover) |
| 2nd Aug 2018 | 17:30 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (Clover) |
| 3rd Aug 2018 | 17:30 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (Clover) |
| 4th Aug 2018 | 17:30 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (Clover) |
| 5th Aug 2018 | 17:30 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (Clover) |
| 6th Aug 2018 | 17:30 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (Clover) |
| 7th Aug 2018 | 17:30 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (Clover) |
| 8th Aug 2018 | 17:30 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (Clover) |
| 9th Aug 2018 | 17:30 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (Clover) |
| 10th Aug 2018 | 17:30 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (Clover) |
| 11th Aug 2018 | 17:30 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (Clover) |
| 12th Aug 2018 | 17:30 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (Clover) |
| 14th Aug 2018 | 17:30 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (Clover) |
| 15th Aug 2018 | 17:30 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (Clover) |
| 16th Aug 2018 | 17:30 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (Clover) |
| 17th Aug 2018 | 17:30 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (Clover) |
| 18th Aug 2018 | 17:30 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (Clover) |
| 19th Aug 2018 | 17:30 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (Clover) |
| 20th Aug 2018 | 17:30 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (Clover) |
| 21st Aug 2018 | 17:30 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (Clover) |
| 22nd Aug 2018 | 17:30 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (Clover) |
| 23rd Aug 2018 | 17:30 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (Clover) |
| 24th Aug 2018 | 17:30 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (Clover) |
| 25th Aug 2018 | 17:30 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (Clover) |
| 26th Aug 2018 | 17:30 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (Clover) |