Edinburgh Fringe
Sam Lake: Esméralda
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Venue
515: Monkey Barrel
Room: Monkey Barrel 2
Admin
An uplifting new show about coming out as Spanish, grief and the Ice Age movie franchise. Award-winning stand-up Sam Lake uncovers the mystery behind his mother's powerful last words. 'Super stand-up. Continually witty and charming' (The Quinntessential Review). 'A certified comic star' (TheWeeReview.co.uk). 'Roaring with laughter' (BroadwayBaby.com). 'This is a clear winner' (Chortle.co.uk). Winner of Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian of the Year. As seen on All4, Dave and BBC Radio Four.
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Mark Muldoon's penultimate Edinburgh Fringe dispatch of the year, featuring Ania Magliano, Garrett Millerick, Sam Lake, Kemah Bob, Dan Rath, Molly Brenner, Tobias Finlay-Fraser as Virtuoso and BBC New Comedy Award winner Dan Tiernan.
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Longlists have been announced for the 2024 ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards, sponsored by Jones Bootmaker.
British Comedy Guide, 16th August 2024Grief encounter: the Edinburgh Fringe comedians turning loss into laughs
Why does losing a parent inspire some people to perform? Jay Richardson meets the Edinburgh Fringe comedians looking for answers in their shows.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 31st July 2024Funny At The Fringe - Sam Lake: Esméralda
"It's about me trying to embrace my Spanish heritage despite being born and in the U.K and raised on a steady diet of Cornish Pasties and repressing my homosexuality."
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 28th July 2024Fringe comedians recommend new acts to see in 2024
With over 3000 shows in the programme it can be difficult to know where to start so we've asked some leading comedians to recommend fringe debutants to see at the festival this year.
Reyt Good Magazine, 24th July 2024Fringe Quickies: 125 - Sam Lake: Esméralda
"The other night I had a 10 minute chat with a Dutch woman about how The Netherlands did in Eurovision, much to the delight(?) of the crowd."
WJ Quinn, The Quintessential Review, 17th July 2024Edinburgh Fringe 2024: 13 Scottish Comics to Catch
We pick out a baker's dozen of Scottish comedians to add to your Edinburgh Fringe 2024 hitlist.
Laurie Presswood, The Skinny, 9th July 2024Edinburgh Fringe Finances (Comedy's Version)
We take a deep dive into the realities of Fringe budgets with a trio of comedians coming to Edinburgh this summer - Sam Lake, Kathleen Hughes and Dean T. Beirne.
Laurie Presswood, The Skinny, 9th July 2024Fringe Quickies: 71 - Sam Lake: Esméralda
"Well, my venue refused to let me release live bees."
WJ Quinn, The Quintessential Review, 2nd July 2024EdFringe Talk: Sam Lake: Esméralda
"I can't tell you how much easier it makes doing the fringe when you can do your show and go back to your own home where all your stuff and husband usually is."
Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 2nd July 2024On the Mic Picks: Sam Lake
Check out Sam Lake's Edinburgh debut on YouTube, recorded in 2022 at the Monkey Barrell. He's great. It will set you up nicely for seeing him in person in the very same venue.
On The Mic, 1st July 2024Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 31st Jul | 13:30 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 2) |
| 1st Aug | 13:30 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 2) |
| 2nd Aug | 13:30 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 2) |
| 3rd Aug | 13:30 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 2) |
| 4th Aug | 13:30 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 2) |
| 5th Aug | 13:30 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 2) |
| 6th Aug | 13:30 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 2) |
| 7th Aug | 13:30 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 2) |
| 8th Aug | 13:30 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 2) |
| 9th Aug | 13:30 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 2) |
| 10th Aug | 13:30 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 2) |
| 11th Aug | 13:30 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 2) |
| 13th Aug | 13:30 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 2) |
| 14th Aug | 13:30 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 2) |
| 15th Aug | 13:30 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 2) |
| 16th Aug | 13:30 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 2) |
| 17th Aug | 13:30 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 2) |
| 18th Aug | 13:30 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 2) |
| 19th Aug | 13:30 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 2) |
| 20th Aug | 13:30 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 2) |
| 21st Aug | 13:30 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 2) |
| 22nd Aug | 13:30 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 2) |
| 23rd Aug | 13:30 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 2) |
| 24th Aug | 13:30 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 2) |
| 25th Aug | 13:30 | Monkey Barrel (Monkey Barrel 2) |