Lolly Adefope
- 34 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, executive producer and stand-up comedian
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5 unmissable comedians to catch at this year's Fringe
If you've never been to the Edinburgh Festival, then now's the year to get going and head across the border - especially if you love comedy.
James Gill, Stylist, 3rd August 2016Lolly Adefope on race, comedy & the Fringe
Talented character comedian Lolly Adefope brings her sophomore hour to Edinburgh.
Craig Angus, The Skinny, 28th July 2016Out of the Bearpit
To the uninitiated, the Bearpit Podcast (Podcast) is a the live radio equivalent of messy play. To the initiated it's a showcase of some of Britain's most exciting young comics, live on Ipswich FM. Jay Richardson gets help in grading the Bearpit alumni.
Jay Richardson, Fest Mag, 20th July 2016BBC Three publishes new Top Ten series
BBC Three has launched a new online web series in which comedians list their 'Top Tens' on a subject of their choosing. Additionally, it is inviting fans to submit their own lists.
British Comedy Guide, 14th July 201620 sketch & Fringe character comedy recommendations
One of the great joys of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the chance to see an assortment of mad weirdos push comedy to new levels with inventive new characters and brilliant new sketch narratives that offer something different to the great stand-up also on offer. But who to see that is an example of the previous paragraph? Well, you're in luck because here are our picks of the best sketch and character comedy at the Edinburgh Fringe 2016.
Laugh Out London, 11th July 2016Rovers - football comedy that doesn't quite score
The reunion of The Royle Family stars Craig Cash and Sue Johnston is welcome - but this new sitcom is pleasurable rather than honkingly funny.
Julia Raeside, The Guardian, 25th May 2016Rovers, Sky1, review
Lo-fi football sitcom starring Craig Cash and Sue Johnston has its heart in the right place.
Jasper Rees, The Arts Desk, 25th May 2016Rovers: Premier League line-up puts the fun in footie
It makes sense for a football-themed comedy to air not only in the wake of underdog Leicester City's recent fairytale triumph, but also in the fever-pitch build-up to Euro 2016.
Mark Braxton, Radio Times, 24th May 2016Rovers review
Nothing much happens of note in this world, and it's the comedy of contented smiles rather than gut-busing belly laughs. But Rovers is warmly amusing throughout, with a strong whiff of authenticity and characters you like spending time with. "Everyone's really nice, aren't they?" says Sam after meeting the tiny fan club. Yep, Sam, they are.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 24th May 2016@elevenish - bonkers, biting, brilliant
Offbeat TV comedy has been in the doldrums since the likes of The Mighty Boosh, but a strange new show called @elevenish may just change all that.
Harriet Gibsone, The Guardian, 11th May 2016