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Claire Parry
Claire Parry

Claire Parry

  • Writer and comedian

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Tim Harding's comedy diary

A mixed bill of unfamiliar clowns in an isolated office block can be a recipe for a very long evening but Gutter offers up some choice and grimy morsels from the big bin of comedy that acts as the night's backdrop.

Tim Harding, Chortle, 31st March 2025

Edinburgh Fringe: 10 clowns

A collection of festival-bound physical comedians.

Chortle, 26th July 2024

Funny Women final 2023 review

We're still reeling from this years Funny Women Awards Final 2023, which took place on Thursday evening. Read on as we hear from Zoe Paskett about the night itself.

Zoe Paskett, Funny Women, 30th September 2023

Funny Women Awards 2023 results

Kate Cheka, Chloe Partridge, Amy Spinks, Lauren Soley, Serena Terry and Sarah Bowles are the winners of the Funny Women Awards 2023.

British Comedy Guide, 29th September 2023

Boorish Trumpson review

Parry's clown is delightfully old-fashioned, and the early evening crowd certainly enjoys her crazy capers. Boorish is not a bore at all.

Richard Maguire, The Reviews Hub, 13th February 2023

Boorish Trumpson review

A physical performance and an absurdist show unlike any I can recall. Claire Parry is a seriously silly performer who will have you laughing, however much she stares at you.

Rob Warren, Everything Theatre, 13th February 2023

EdFringe talk: Boorish Trumpson

"I love discovering bizarre and inspiring work that defies genre - it feels like it re-inspires and reinvigorates your own creative juices."

Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 4th August 2022

No joke! Edinburgh festival satirists race to keep up with events

Dramatic resignation of Boris Johnson and subsequent leadership race prove a challenge for stand-up comedians.

Nadia Khomami, The Guardian, 15th July 2022

Boorish Trumpson Is Set To Invade The Edinburgh Festival Fringe

YOU are the orchestra. Boorish Trumpson is your rehearsal-conductor.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 7th July 2022

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