Edinburgh Fringe
Margolyes & Dickens: The Best Bits
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Venue
150: Pleasance at EICC
Room: Pentland
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Unstoppable 82-year-old Miriam Margolyes returns to the Fringe with her new show. Combining her infectious passion for Charles Dickens with her phenomenal versatility, Miriam brings to life the most colourful and iconic characters from his timeless novels. She then opens the floor to your unexpurgated burning questions, sharing the stories and life lessons that have made her a bestseller and undisputed queen of the chat show. Ask her anything: she'll tell the truth. Guaranteed to offend and delight!
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BBC pulls Miriam Margoyles Dickens comment from radio: "It should have been challenged at the time"
The actor made the remark during a live recording of Radio 4's Front Row.
Lydia Spencer-Elliott, The Independent, 17th August 2024The Wrinklies: meet the Edinburgh Fringe comedians embracing old age
Do comedians age like fine wine? Kate Copstick on the Fringe performers who refuse to see getting old as a drawback.
Kate Copstick, The Scotsman, 1st August 2024Miriam Margolyes: Graham Norton Changed My Life
In a world plagued by the kind of ubiquitous doublespeak that would curl George Orwell's hair, a conversation with Miriam is a thrilling experience.
Kate Copstick, Entertainment Now, 1st August 2024Miriam Margolyes interview
"This is the first time I have brought myself into a show about Dickens."
Claire Smith, Edinburgh Festivals, 29th July 2024Miriam Margolyes on her literary hero: 'He was a bastard, no question, but he wrote like a king'
Depending on who you ask, Miriam Margolyes is either a foul-mouthed octogenarian or an untouchable national treasure. Ahead of her return to the Edinburgh Fringe, she tells Becca Inglis about finding new levels of fame in later life and her undimmed passion for the flawed Charles Dickens.
Becca Inglis, The List, 29th July 2024Miriam Margolyes on a life and career full of surprises
"Nobody ever thought I would be on Vogue, it's amazing".
Murray Scougall, The Sunday Post, 28th July 2024Miriam Margolyes on her new Fringe show, Nicola Sturgeon and Gaza
I speak to Miriam Margolyes over Zoom the morning after England's defeat to Spain in the final of the Euros.
Ross Hunter, The National (Scotland), 27th July 202420 Shows to See at the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Playbill looked through all 3,800+ shows on offer and picked a few we're excited for.
Playbill, 23rd July 2024Edinburgh Festivals: the 50 best shows to see this August
From comedy to theatre, opera to dance, our critics pick unmissable shows at the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe, EIF, Art Festival and Book Festival.
The Telegraph, 19th July 2024Fringe Comedy Big Names 2024: Here are 13 famous faces appearing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year
Everybody from Steve Coogan to Richard Gadd had their big break at the Festival Fringe and many big names return years after initially finding fame.
David Hepburn, The Scotsman, 17th July 2024Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 7th Aug | 16:00 | Pleasance at EICC (Pentland) |
| 8th Aug | 16:00 | Pleasance at EICC (Pentland) |
| 9th Aug | 16:00 | Pleasance at EICC (Pentland) |
| 10th Aug | 16:00 | Pleasance at EICC (Pentland) |
| 11th Aug | 16:00 | Pleasance at EICC (Pentland) |
| 12th Aug | 16:00 | Pleasance at EICC (Pentland) |
| 13th Aug | 16:00 | Pleasance at EICC (Pentland) |
| 14th Aug | 16:00 | Pleasance at EICC (Pentland) |
| 15th Aug | 16:00 | Pleasance at EICC (Pentland) |