British Comedy Guide

2023 Edinburgh Fringe

The Magic of Terry Pratchett

  • Comedy (storytelling)
  • 5:30pm (60 mins)
  • 2-13 & 15-28 Aug 2023
  • Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room)
  • £12.50 - £13.50
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Venue

14: Gilded Balloon Teviot
Room: Dining Room

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Join author and comedian Marc Burrows on a journey through the life and work of Sir Terry Pratchett, based on his Locus Award-winning biography and officially endorsed by the author's estate. Explore Pratchett's life, influences, impact, wit and wisdom, from his days as a school librarian to his time as a trainee journalist to his untimely death from Alzheimers in 2015. Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Discworld and discover the joy, anger, and delicious cock'n' bull stories of one of the greatest storytellers of all time. Warning: includes bad puns and unnecessary footnotes.

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Best-reviewed Edinburgh Fringe shows 2023

Ed Byrne was the best-reviewed stand-up comic performing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023, analysis conducted by British Comedy Guide has found.

British Comedy Guide, 4th September 2023

The Magic of Terry Pratchett: An Interview with Marc Burrows, Fringe 2023

Officially endorsed by the estate of Terry Pratchett, Marc Burrows's comedic lecture and celebration of 40 years of Discworld is being held at the Gilded Balloon Teviot at the Edinburgh Festival this year.

Andrew Girdwood, Edinburgh Reviews, 3rd August 2023

The 30 funniest jokes at the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe

Brace to giggle... or groan - comedians headed to the Fringe give us their best gags.

The Telegraph, 2nd August 2023

Marc Burrows on The Magic of Terry Pratchett

Author and comedian Marc Burrows talks about his deep love for late novelist Sir Terry Pratchett and explains a little of his new live show celebrating Pratchett's works.

British Comedy Guide, 28th July 2023

Edinburgh 2023: Marc Burrows: The Magic of Terry Pratchet Guest Blog

How I adapted and incorporated a well know, well-loved and specific style of written text to a live format.

Marc Burrows, Broadway World, 21st July 2023

Performances

Date Time Venue
2nd Aug 2023 17:30 Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room)
3rd Aug 2023 17:30 Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room)
4th Aug 2023 17:30 Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room)
5th Aug 2023 17:30 Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room)
6th Aug 2023 17:30 Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room)
7th Aug 2023 17:30 Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room)
8th Aug 2023 17:30 Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room)
9th Aug 2023 17:30 Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room)
10th Aug 2023 17:30 Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room)
11th Aug 2023 17:30 Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room)
12th Aug 2023 17:30 Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room)
13th Aug 2023 17:30 Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room)
15th Aug 2023 17:30 Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room)
16th Aug 2023 17:30 Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room)
17th Aug 2023 17:30 Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room)
18th Aug 2023 17:30 Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room)
19th Aug 2023 17:30 Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room)
20th Aug 2023 17:30 Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room)
21st Aug 2023 17:30 Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room)
22nd Aug 2023 17:30 Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room)
23rd Aug 2023 17:30 Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room)
24th Aug 2023 17:30 Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room)
25th Aug 2023 17:30 Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room)
26th Aug 2023 17:30 Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room)
27th Aug 2023 17:30 Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room)
28th Aug 2023 17:30 Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room)

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