British Comedy Guide

2023 Edinburgh Fringe

England & Son

  • Theatre (play)
  • 1:10pm (60 mins)
  • 2-7, 9-14, 16-18, 20-21 & 23-27 Aug 2023
  • Summerhall (Roundabout)
  • £15 - £16
England & Son. Mark Thomas
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Venue

26: Summerhall
Room: Roundabout

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'Any nation that devours another will one day devour itself.' This is a one-man play written for Mark Thomas by award-winning playwright Ed Edwards (The Political History of Smack and Crack). With some deep, dark laughs - and some deep, dark love - England & Son emerges from characters in Mark's childhood and Ed's lived experience in jail. Prepare to be taken on a kaleidoscopic odyssey where disaster capitalism, empire, stolen youth and stolen wealth merge into the simple tale of a working-class boy who just wants his dad to smile at him.

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The Edinburgh Fringe gets classy

Tom Mayhew has compiled a list of working class comedians who are performing at the Edinburgh Fringe 2023. "Treat it like Pokemon and see if you can catch 'em all!"

British Comedy Guide, 22nd August 2023

Mark Thomas talks England and Son

As reputed in theatre as he is in comedy, Mark Thomas has become one of the Fringe's favourite theatre performers, selling out runs, winning awards and bagging critical acclaim every year. In 2023 he's staring in England and Son at Summerhall.

Chris Mackrell, Black Diamond, 17th August 2023

In Conversation: Ed Edwards and Mark Thomas

The acclaimed playwright Ed Edwards' England & Son was written for Mark Thomas. Their story began at the Fringe, five years ago.

Si Hawkins, Fest Mag, 14th August 2023

Mark Thomas scoops another Fringe First

The comic won the drama accolade for the new one-man play England & Son at Summerhall.

Chortle, 11th August 2023

The 50 best shows to see at the Edinburgh Festivals 2023

From theatre to comedy, and opera to dance and art, our critics pick the essential performances to look out for this year in Edinburgh.

Dominic Cavendish Tristram Fane Saunders, Nicholas Kenyon, Mark Monahan and Alastair Sooke, The Telegraph, 25th July 2023

Mark Thomas: 'Culture secretaries should be made to take a test about the arts'

Comedian and activist Mark Thomas tells us how he came to be a true Edinburgh Fringe stalwart, the show he's taking there this year and moments that have made up his career.

Fergus Morgan, The Stage, 21st July 2023

Edinburgh Fringe 10x10: Ten comedians in the theatre sections

Believe it or not, there is life in the Edinburgh Fringe beyond comedy! But to ease you gently into the more serious stuff, here are ten comedians who can be found in the theatre section of the programme...

Chortle, 14th July 2023

Edinburgh preview: England & Son at Summerhall (Roundabout)

Prepare to be taken on a kaleidoscopic odyssey where disaster capitalism, empire, stolen youth and stolen wealth merge into the simple tale of a working-class boy who just wants his dad to smile at him.

Theatre Weekly, 28th June 2023

40 must-see shows at Edinburgh Festival 2023: the critics' choice

Our critics have combed through the schedules to find the weirdest and most wonderful events. Let us know what you think they're missing in the comments below.

Clive Davis, Dominic Maxwell, Richard Morrison, Debra Craine, Laura Freeman and Alice Jones, The Times, 27th May 2023

Performances

Date Time Venue
2nd Aug 2023 13:10 Summerhall (Roundabout)
3rd Aug 2023 13:10 Summerhall (Roundabout)
4th Aug 2023 13:10 Summerhall (Roundabout)
5th Aug 2023 13:10 Summerhall (Roundabout)
6th Aug 2023 13:10 Summerhall (Roundabout)
7th Aug 2023 13:10 Summerhall (Roundabout)
9th Aug 2023 13:10 Summerhall (Roundabout)
10th Aug 2023 13:10 Summerhall (Roundabout)
11th Aug 2023 13:10 Summerhall (Roundabout)
12th Aug 2023 13:10 Summerhall (Roundabout)
13th Aug 2023 13:10 Summerhall (Roundabout)
14th Aug 2023 13:10 Summerhall (Roundabout)
16th Aug 2023 13:10 Summerhall (Roundabout)
17th Aug 2023 13:10 Summerhall (Roundabout)
18th Aug 2023 13:10 Summerhall (Roundabout)
20th Aug 2023 13:10 Summerhall (Roundabout)
21st Aug 2023 13:10 Summerhall (Roundabout)
23rd Aug 2023 13:10 Summerhall (Roundabout)
24th Aug 2023 13:10 Summerhall (Roundabout)
25th Aug 2023 13:10 Summerhall (Roundabout)
26th Aug 2023 13:10 Summerhall (Roundabout)
26th Aug 2023 14:40 Summerhall (Roundabout)
27th Aug 2023 13:10 Summerhall (Roundabout)

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