2018 Edinburgh Fringe
Beth Vyse As Olive Hands: The Hand That Rocks The Cradle
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Venue
515: Monkey Barrel
Room: Monkey Barrel 2
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What goes on behind the scenes of your favourite breakfast television programme? Join Olive as she bravely battles with low ratings and missing guests, using everything and everyone she can to save her job.
The mother and baby show, like you've never seen before! She's tried everything to get back on daytime TV, but she's never gone this far before... Britain's number two in the morning, leopard-clad daytime presenter Olive Hands returns to the Fringe, and this time she thinks she's cracked it! 'Funniest thing I've seen at the Fringe' ***** (BroadwayBaby.com). 'This show has cult written all over it, a formidable comic actress' **** (Chortle.co.uk). 'Most gigantic idiot on the Fringe' **** (Scotsman). **** (Skinny). **** (Stage). **** (ThreeWeeks).
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Beth Vyse: Edinburgh Fringe 2018 interview
Beth Vyse interview.
Laugh Out London, 5th August 2018The comics turning tragedy into laughs
A former alcoholic, a cancer survivor and a man who lost all his money in a Bitcoin crash are among the comics coming back from the brink at the Edinburgh fringe.
Ben Williams, The Guardian, 1st August 2018Female acts on character comedy
Beth Vyse, Naomi Paxton and clowning duo Abigail Dooley and Emma Edwards talk about motherhood, sisterhood and kicking ageing up the arse.
Ben Venables, The Skinny, 30th July 2018Focus on: Beth Vyse
Anyone who has witnessed Olive Hands, the alter ego of Beth Vyse, knows she's unfit to be a mother. Well, too late. Beth has a baby, and Olive isn't afraid to use him.
Jay Richardson, Fest Mag, 26th July 201810 families performing on stage together at the Fringe
Edinburgh is a great destination for the family - especially when you're all on stage together!
Alex Wood, What's On Stage, 23rd July 2018Beth Vyse: the Edinburgh interviews 2018
Beth Vyse interview.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 17th July 2018Interview: Beth Vyse
Beth Vyse is sailing into uncharted waters this year by bringing a real life baby onto the stage at this year's Edinburgh Fringe as part of her character comedian show Olive Hands - The Hand That Rocks the Cradle.
Katy Davies, Entertainment Focus, 15th July 201820 character/clown comedy recommendations for Fringe
Laugh Out London brings you a list of some of the best character/clown comedy shows you will see at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2018.
Laugh Out London, 9th July 2018Preview: Beth Vyse
Comedian Beth Vyse might be best known for beating breast cancer but she has started a new chapter in life after becoming a mum.
Aaron McGillivray, Deadline News, 5th July 2018Monkey Barrel Fringe preview
Exceptional comedy venue offers a Fringe line-up to match.
Kevin Ibbotson-Wight, The Wee Review, 14th June 2018Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
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| 1st Aug 2018 | 15:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 2) |
| 2nd Aug 2018 | 15:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 2) |
| 3rd Aug 2018 | 15:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 2) |
| 4th Aug 2018 | 15:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 2) |
| 5th Aug 2018 | 15:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 2) |
| 6th Aug 2018 | 15:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 2) |
| 7th Aug 2018 | 15:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 2) |
| 8th Aug 2018 | 15:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 2) |
| 9th Aug 2018 | 15:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 2) |
| 10th Aug 2018 | 15:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 2) |
| 11th Aug 2018 | 15:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 2) |
| 12th Aug 2018 | 15:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 2) |
| 13th Aug 2018 | 15:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 2) |
| 14th Aug 2018 | 15:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 2) |
| 16th Aug 2018 | 15:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 2) |
| 17th Aug 2018 | 15:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 2) |
| 18th Aug 2018 | 15:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 2) |
| 19th Aug 2018 | 15:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 2) |
| 20th Aug 2018 | 15:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 2) |
| 21st Aug 2018 | 15:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 2) |
| 22nd Aug 2018 | 15:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 2) |
| 23rd Aug 2018 | 15:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 2) |
| 24th Aug 2018 | 15:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 2) |
| 25th Aug 2018 | 15:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 2) |
| 26th Aug 2018 | 15:45 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 2) |