2023 Edinburgh Fringe
Viggo Venn: British Comedian
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515: Monkey Barrel
Room: Monkey Barrel 4
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Norwegian clown Viggo Venn has moved to London to follow his life-long dream of becoming a British Comedian. 'Viggo is Norwegian' (EdFestMag.com). 'Viggo is Norwegian' (Scotsman). 'Viggo is a... Norwegian' (BroadwayBaby.com). Winner of NATYS New Act of the Year 2022, runner-up Leicester Square New Comedian of the Year 2022. Total sell-out show at Edinburgh Fringe 2022, updated for 2023. Viggo returns for 12 nights only at Monkey Barrel Comedy! No clowning to see here...'The most stupid act we have had this year' (Simon Cowell). 'I thought you were gonna do stand-up comedy' (Alesha Dixon).
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Julia Masli and Viggo Venn joint interview
"I do not know my clown, but I know when the clown is around".
Megan Merino, The List, 7th August 2023'I almost died. Just kidding! I only broke my leg': comedians share their Edinburgh fringe horror stories
'I almost died. Just kidding! I only broke my leg': comedians share their Edinburgh fringe horror stories. The fringe can take its toll, but it's all good material, right? Whether it's pukey kisses, sleeping through a gig, or politician-induced paranoia, Ed Byrne, Paul Sinha, Olga Koch et al have lived to tell the tale. Plus! Ten shows to see this year.
The Guardian, 5th August 2023Viggo Venn: It Has Been The Craziest Time Of My Life
Viggo Venn started to realise something was up when Amanda Holden handed him a photograph of her mum in a hi vis waistcoat.
Claire Smith, Entertainment Now, 3rd August 2023Viggo Venn: 'I made £10 a gig. But look at me now. New pants!'
The Norwegian clown, whose hi-vis strip show won BGT and took over TikTok, is bringing his silliness to a yurt in Edinburgh. 'Something bigger than me is happening,' he says. 'It's out of my control'.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 1st August 2023The 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 2023Not Your Usual Picks
The festivals are all about the unexpected, so we've teamed up with Glayva to recommend shows that are #NotYourUsual.
Fest Mag, 24th July 2023Edinburgh festival 2023: 50 shows to see
Cracking comedy, an eclectic mix of theatre - and aerial dance in an ice rink. Our critics share their picks for the August arts extravaganza.
Brian Logan, Arifa Akbar and Lyndsey Winship, The Guardian, 5th July 2023The big name comics at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe you have to book right now
We pick out some of the star attractions guaranteed to sell out, so buy your tickets as soon as possible.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 8th June 2023Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
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| 16th Aug 2023 | 00:05 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 4) |
| 17th Aug 2023 | 00:05 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 4) |
| 18th Aug 2023 | 00:05 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 4) |
| 19th Aug 2023 | 00:05 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 4) |
| 20th Aug 2023 | 00:05 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 4) |
| 21st Aug 2023 | 00:05 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 4) |
| 22nd Aug 2023 | 00:05 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 4) |
| 23rd Aug 2023 | 00:05 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 4) |
| 24th Aug 2023 | 00:05 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 4) |
| 25th Aug 2023 | 00:05 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 4) |
| 26th Aug 2023 | 00:05 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 4) |
| 27th Aug 2023 | 00:05 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 4) |
