Barry Crimmins
- Stand-up comedian
Press clippings
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ThreeWeeks, 26th August 2017Trump gives Fringe performers a shot in the arm
"Things are embarrassing, sad, awful, cruel, stupid, bigoted, violent and shameful in America at the moment," says Barry Crimmins, the veteran comic from upstate New York whose latest Fringe show promises a passionate political experience fuelled by his dismay at our times.
David Pollock, The Scotsman, 7th August 2017Edinburgh 10x10: 8. Breaking the rules
Ten Edinburgh shows to see despite your misgivings.
Chortle, 26th July 2017Barry Crimmins: Atlas's Knees preview
Having helped to establish the artform of stand-up in America with his political activism and anger, the sexual abuse victim has been a dogged pursuer of paedophiles, with his fury channelled through his comedy.
Jay Richardson, Edinburgh Festivals, 20th July 2017Latitude Festival review
The go-to event for a full-on comedy fix.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 17th July 2017Barry Crimmins at Latitude 2017 review
Glastonbury had Jeremy Corbyn, but here Latitude got its own grey-bearded old socialist rousing the faithful.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 16th July 2017Best comedy shows at the Edinburgh Fringe 2017
We pick out the must-see comedy shows that are already giving us goosebumps of excitement.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 11th July 2017