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Matt Abbott

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Some of the best Brexit gags from Edinburgh Fringe

Leaving the EU is not an inherently humorous topic but as the saying goes 'if you don't laugh, you'll cry'. Here John Nicholson rounds up some of the best Brexit gags from Edinburgh Fringe.

John Nicholson, The New European, 24th August 2017

EdFringe70 interview: Matt Abbott Two Little Ducks

From council estates to the Calais Jungle, Abbott uses razor-sharp wit, storytelling and linguistic flair to present this deeply personal and political show.

The New Current, 3rd August 2017

BWW Q&A- Matt Abbott

Matt Abbott interview.

Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 21st July 2017

Interview: Matt Abbott

Despite only being 26 years old, Matt Abbott has over eight years of experience as a poet and musician. This year he makes his Fringe debut with the Spoken Word show Matt Abbott is Skint & Demoralised, at Sweet Grassmarket from 17 - 23 August. We chat to Matt about his influences, the UK Spoken Word scene and why he is coming to Edinburgh.

Steven Fraser, TV Bomb, 24th July 2015

Five fast Fringe questions with... Matt Abbott

A quick interview with Matt Abbott.

The Public Reviews, 18th July 2015

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