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2019 Edinburgh Fringe

Joe Bor: The Story of Walter and Herbert

Joe Bor: The Story of Walter and Herbert
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300: Udderbelly, George Square
Room: The Wee Coo

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Award-winning comedian Joe Bor retells the story of the friendship between his grandad (world-renowned town planner, Walter Bor) and his grandad's best friend (world-renowned comedy actor, Herbert Lom) and their journey from Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia to the UK. 'Natural born comic ability' (Chortle.co.uk). 'Joe Bor is a must see' (Alan Carr). 'Great at comedy' (Jack Whitehall).

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Si Hawkins' Fringe Aftermath

Our stand-up editor had a wet and often wild few weeks in Scotland.

British Comedy Guide, 29th August 2019

50 best jokes from Edinburgh Fringe 2019's shows

As the festival enters its final days, we round up the funniest gags on offer this year.

Alice Jones, i Newspaper, 22nd August 2019

Three to see 2019: storytellers

This time three storytellers.

Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 4th August 2019

Nine must-sees at this year's Edinburgh Fringe

Heading for Edinburgh? Here's a selection of some shows you shouldn't miss.

The Jewish Chronicle, 29th July 2019

Meet the grandparents

Si Hawkins chats to Joe Bor, Alice Fraser and James McNicholas, whose Fringe shows are inspired by their grandfather's lives.

Si Hawkins, Fest Mag, 24th July 2019

An interview with Joe Bor

From family & friendship to the Fringe comes a touchingly hilarious show..

The Mumble, 16th July 2019

Fringe 2019 - Joe Bor: The Story of Walter and Herbert

Award-winning comedian, Joe Bor tells the story of the friendship between his grandad - world-renowned town planner Walter Bor - and his grandad's best friend - world-renowned comedy actor Herbert Lom - and their journey from Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia to the UK.

Kara Alberts, The Edinburgh Reporter, 28th June 2019

Joe Bor: the Edinburgh Interviews 2019

Interview with Joe Bor.

Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 25th June 2019

Fringe 2019 to showcase comedy and talk show talent

Here's a few more picks from comics and chat show hosts.

Greg Jameson, Entertainment Focus, 12th June 2019

+3 interview: Joe Bor: The Story of Walter and Herbert

"I'd like to turn it into a documentary or a film of some sort and maybe tour the show as well."

Dan Lentell, Edinburgh49, 12th June 2019

Performances

Date Time Venue
1st Aug 2019 16:00 Udderbelly, George Square (The Wee Coo)
2nd Aug 2019 16:00 Udderbelly, George Square (The Wee Coo)
3rd Aug 2019 16:00 Udderbelly, George Square (The Wee Coo)
4th Aug 2019 16:00 Udderbelly, George Square (The Wee Coo)
5th Aug 2019 16:00 Udderbelly, George Square (The Wee Coo)
6th Aug 2019 16:00 Udderbelly, George Square (The Wee Coo)
7th Aug 2019 16:00 Udderbelly, George Square (The Wee Coo)
8th Aug 2019 16:00 Udderbelly, George Square (The Wee Coo)
9th Aug 2019 16:00 Udderbelly, George Square (The Wee Coo)
10th Aug 2019 16:00 Udderbelly, George Square (The Wee Coo)
11th Aug 2019 16:00 Udderbelly, George Square (The Wee Coo)
12th Aug 2019 16:00 Udderbelly, George Square (The Wee Coo)
13th Aug 2019 16:00 Udderbelly, George Square (The Wee Coo)
14th Aug 2019 16:00 Udderbelly, George Square (The Wee Coo)
15th Aug 2019 16:00 Udderbelly, George Square (The Wee Coo)
16th Aug 2019 16:00 Udderbelly, George Square (The Wee Coo)
17th Aug 2019 16:00 Udderbelly, George Square (The Wee Coo)
18th Aug 2019 16:00 Udderbelly, George Square (The Wee Coo)
19th Aug 2019 16:00 Udderbelly, George Square (The Wee Coo)
20th Aug 2019 16:00 Udderbelly, George Square (The Wee Coo)
21st Aug 2019 16:00 Udderbelly, George Square (The Wee Coo)
22nd Aug 2019 16:00 Udderbelly, George Square (The Wee Coo)
23rd Aug 2019 16:00 Udderbelly, George Square (The Wee Coo)
24th Aug 2019 16:00 Udderbelly, George Square (The Wee Coo)
25th Aug 2019 16:00 Udderbelly, George Square (The Wee Coo)

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