2018 Edinburgh Fringe
Simon Evans: Genius 2.0
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Venue
17: Assembly George Square Studios
Room: Studio Two
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Last year, Simon Evans earned rave reviews for Genius, his howl of despair at our declining national appetite for intelligent conversation, let alone public figures of exceptional ability. The Guinness Book of World Records is a glossy scandal sheet, we look to cartoon fish and John Lewis ads for moral guidance, and the notion of a Western civilisation worth saving in the first place is, to say the very least, moot. This year, he brings the cure... 'The show is called Genius. It comes very close' ***** (Kate Copstick, Scotsman). 'Magnificently pessimistic' **** (List).
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Simon Evans: The problem with 'woke' comedy
Simon Evans on how sanctimony is dulling our sense of humour.
Christian Butler, Spiked, 9th August 2018So five Tory stand-ups walk into a bar...
Right-wing comedians have long been a rarity, but Brexit and the Edinburgh festival are putting them centre-stage.
Stephen Armstrong, The Times, 5th August 2018Fringe 2018: 18 must-see shows
The Scotsman's team of critics will review hundreds of shows over the next three weeks. As the festivals kick off, we asked them to pick the one thing they are most excited about seeing.
The Scotsman, 3rd August 2018Preview: Simon Evans
Last year in Edinburgh, Simon Evans presented his show Genius to near universal acclaim.
Aaron McGillivray, Deadline News, 11th July 2018Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
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| 1st Aug 2018 | 20:20 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two) |
| 2nd Aug 2018 | 20:20 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two) |
| 3rd Aug 2018 | 20:20 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two) |
| 4th Aug 2018 | 20:20 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two) |
| 5th Aug 2018 | 20:20 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two) |
| 6th Aug 2018 | 20:20 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two) |
| 7th Aug 2018 | 20:20 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two) |
| 8th Aug 2018 | 20:20 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two) |
| 9th Aug 2018 | 20:20 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two) |
| 10th Aug 2018 | 20:20 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two) |
| 11th Aug 2018 | 20:20 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two) |
| 12th Aug 2018 | 20:20 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two) |
| 14th Aug 2018 | 20:20 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two) |
| 15th Aug 2018 | 20:20 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two) |
| 16th Aug 2018 | 20:20 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two) |
| 17th Aug 2018 | 20:20 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two) |
| 18th Aug 2018 | 20:20 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two) |
| 19th Aug 2018 | 20:20 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two) |
| 20th Aug 2018 | 20:20 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two) |
| 21st Aug 2018 | 20:20 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two) |
| 22nd Aug 2018 | 20:20 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two) |
| 23rd Aug 2018 | 20:20 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two) |
| 24th Aug 2018 | 20:20 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two) |
| 25th Aug 2018 | 20:20 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two) |
| 26th Aug 2018 | 20:20 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two) |