Edinburgh Fringe
Alison Larkin: Grief... A Comedy
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Venue
17: Assembly George Square Studios
Room: Studio Two
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The English-American writer/comedian returns to the UK with the world premiere of this 'improbably funny, life-affirming, bright bauble of a piece' about love, loss and hope (Berkshire Eagle). Alison found true love for the first time in her 50s with an Indian climate scientist who had also immigrated to the US. Then he died. Then something wildly unexpected happened. When Archbishop Desmond Tutu found out about it, he insisted she write this show. So if you don't like it, you can blame him. Music by Gary Schreiner. 'Alison Larkin is hugely entertaining... marvelously light-footed' (Times).
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My Festival: Alison Larkin
A power no higher than the Archbishop Desmond Tutu urged Alison Larkin to make a long belated return to comedy, so 23 years on from her last Fringe performance she's back - to spread hope through laughter.
The Scotsman, 6th August 2024My Festival: Alison Larkin
The writer/comedian on love, loss, hope and receiving inspirational advice from Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
The Scotsman, 5th August 2024Three shows about loss and grief
Three shows about loss and grief at the Edinburgh Festival 2024...
Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 26th July 2024Alison Larkin interview
A funny, life-affirming show about love, loss and hope.
The Herald, 17th July 2024Interview with comedian Alison Larkin
"Someone's wife rang him while I was mid joke at The Comedy Store in LA, accusing him of being with a girlfriend. He wasn't. He was with a group of mates, drinking and disrupting my set."
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 13th July 2024Unfiltered #7 - The reality of getting Fringe ready with Alison Larkin
"The key to dealing with a fear of abandonment? Date people you don't like, so if they do leave you, it doesn't matter."
WJ Quinn, The Quintessential Review, 9th July 2024Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
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| 31st Jul | 14:10 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two) |
| 1st Aug | 14:10 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two) |
| 2nd Aug | 14:10 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two) |
| 3rd Aug | 14:10 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two) |
| 4th Aug | 14:10 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two) |
| 5th Aug | 14:10 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two) |
| 6th Aug | 14:10 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two) |
| 7th Aug | 14:10 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two) |
| 8th Aug | 14:10 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two) |
| 9th Aug | 14:10 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two) |
| 10th Aug | 14:10 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two) |
| 11th Aug | 14:10 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two) |
| 13th Aug | 14:10 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two) |
| 14th Aug | 14:10 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two) |
| 15th Aug | 14:10 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two) |
| 16th Aug | 14:10 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two) |
| 17th Aug | 14:10 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two) |
| 18th Aug | 14:10 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two) |
| 20th Aug | 14:10 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two) |
| 21st Aug | 14:10 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two) |
| 22nd Aug | 14:10 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two) |
| 23rd Aug | 14:10 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two) |
| 24th Aug | 14:10 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two) |
| 25th Aug | 14:10 | Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two) |