Edinburgh Fringe
MC Hammersmith: The MC Stands for Middle Class
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Venue
515: Monkey Barrel
Room: Monkey Barrel 1
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MC Hammersmith is the world's leading freestyle rapper to emerge from the ghetto of middle-class West London. He presents an hour of improvised comedy raps based on your suggestions. Featuring brand-new routines for 2024! You'll leave astounded at the speed of his brain, the spontaneity of his punchlines and the stability of his upbringing. Jaw-dropping, hilarious, utterly unbelievable. 'Stomach-achingly funny raps' ***** (EdFringeReview.com). 'An improvised hip hop masterpiece' ***** (VoiceMag.uk). Tour support for Jason Manford. 100 million views online. As heard on BBC Radio 4, as seen on Beta Squad.
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We asked comedians at this year's comedy festival to send in their best lines - vote for your favourite below.
The Telegraph, 23rd August 2024Alan Has a Go... at Rapping.... with MC Hammersmith
Writer, reviewer and all round good egg Alan Shaw has agreed to take on a series of Fringe-related challenges for Entertainment Now. Here he learns to become a freestyle rapper - with MC Hammersmith.
Alan Shaw, Entertainment Now, 4th August 2024Why improv should be eligible for the Edinburgh Comedy Award
The Edinburgh Comedy Awards can rocket Fringe comics to fame and fortune ... so why are improvised shows deemed ineligible? Freestyle rapper MC Hammersmith makes the case for embracing improv.
Will Naameh, The Scotsman, 31st July 2024These are five of the most-talked about stand up shows at the Fringe
Five widely looked-for-ward-to comedies.
The Herald, 28th July 2024MC Hammersmith picks his Perfect Playlist of comedy favourites
Easily the finest work of art of the modern era.
Chortle, 28th July 2024Funniest jokes from the Edinburgh Fringe 2024, from Jazz Emu to Olaf Falafel
We asked comedians at this year's comedy festival to send in their best lines - vote for your favourite below.
The Telegraph, 26th July 2024Fringe Quickies: 146 - MC Hammersmith: The MC Stands For Middle Class
"I shout raps very loud over very loud music. At 2pm in the afternoon. For an hour."
WJ Quinn, The Quintessential Review, 21st July 2024Fringe Quickies: 92 - MC Hammersmith: The MC Stands For Middle Class'
"I shout raps very loud over very loud music. At 2pm in the afternoon. For an hour. It's a real assault on the senses."
WJ Quinn, The Quintessential Review, 6th July 2024On the Mic Picks: MC Hammersmith
The only professional rapper in the world with a Master's degree in Linguistics, Will Naameh's alta ego parodies white rap by doing it well.
On The Mic, 27th May 2024Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
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| 1st Aug | 13:55 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 2nd Aug | 13:55 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 3rd Aug | 13:55 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 4th Aug | 13:55 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 5th Aug | 13:55 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 7th Aug | 13:55 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 8th Aug | 13:55 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 9th Aug | 13:55 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 10th Aug | 13:55 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 11th Aug | 13:55 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 12th Aug | 13:55 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 14th Aug | 13:55 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 15th Aug | 13:55 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 16th Aug | 13:55 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 17th Aug | 13:55 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 18th Aug | 13:55 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 19th Aug | 13:55 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 21st Aug | 13:55 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 22nd Aug | 13:55 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 23rd Aug | 13:55 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 24th Aug | 13:55 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |
| 25th Aug | 13:55 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 1) |