2019 Edinburgh Fringe
Andy Smart: 40 Years at the Edinburgh Fringe
Andy has performed at 40 Edinburgh Festivals. Over two and a half years of his life has been spent in Edinburgh during August. Hear about how he started out on the streets, the vicious boy years, the stand-up shows, the plays, and the improv shows. Andy has witnessed the Fringe change and grow. You'll find out why he fainted during The Twelve Angry Men, how he saved Paul Merton's life, and what it was like to perform at the old Late'n'Live.
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Andy Smart, Chortle, 25th July 2019Andy Smart on his first Edinburgh
In this extract from his new book detailing his early adventures, comedy performer Andy Smart talks about the first time he went to the Edinburgh Festival.
British Comedy Guide, 25th July 2019Preview: Been there, done that, back & doing it again
There's a school of thought that the Edinburgh Fringe is a Young Person's Game. But actually in recent years it has become an older person's game too. Maybe they are the baby boomer generation who can afford to lose a few grand every August or maybe they just love the thrill of the Fringe and the art of stand-up. Whatever the reasons here are some comedians who know the game inside out and are the collective epitome of a safe pair of comedy hands. And no, they are not listed in descending order of chronology. We'll not be having any age before beauty here. Some of them might not be doing a full Fringe run, but at their age I think we can allow them a few days off. Click on their names for their dates and ticket details.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 22nd July 2019Performances
Date | Time | Venue |
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31st Jul 2019 | 13:15 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Billiard Room) |
1st Aug 2019 | 13:15 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Billiard Room) |
2nd Aug 2019 | 13:15 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Billiard Room) |
3rd Aug 2019 | 13:15 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Billiard Room) |
4th Aug 2019 | 13:15 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Billiard Room) |
5th Aug 2019 | 13:15 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Billiard Room) |
6th Aug 2019 | 13:15 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Billiard Room) |
7th Aug 2019 | 13:15 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Billiard Room) |
8th Aug 2019 | 13:15 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Billiard Room) |
9th Aug 2019 | 13:15 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Billiard Room) |
10th Aug 2019 | 13:15 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Billiard Room) |
11th Aug 2019 | 13:15 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Billiard Room) |
12th Aug 2019 | 13:15 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Billiard Room) |
13th Aug 2019 | 13:15 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Billiard Room) |
14th Aug 2019 | 13:15 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Billiard Room) |
15th Aug 2019 | 13:15 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Billiard Room) |
16th Aug 2019 | 13:15 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Billiard Room) |
17th Aug 2019 | 13:15 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Billiard Room) |
18th Aug 2019 | 13:15 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Billiard Room) |
19th Aug 2019 | 13:15 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Billiard Room) |
20th Aug 2019 | 13:15 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Billiard Room) |
21st Aug 2019 | 13:15 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Billiard Room) |
22nd Aug 2019 | 13:15 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Billiard Room) |
23rd Aug 2019 | 13:15 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Billiard Room) |
24th Aug 2019 | 13:15 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Billiard Room) |
25th Aug 2019 | 13:15 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Billiard Room) |