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Fringe 2018: 18 must-see shows
The Scotsman's team of critics will review hundreds of shows over the next three weeks. As the festivals kick off, we asked them to pick the one thing they are most excited about seeing.
The Scotsman, 3rd August 2018Preview: Simon Evans
Last year in Edinburgh, Simon Evans presented his show Genius to near universal acclaim.
Aaron McGillivray, Deadline News, 11th July 2018Comedy review: Simon Evans at the Soho Theatre, W1
Here's an intelligent, reliably funny show that nods to everything from John Ruskin to PornHub to Ivan Turgenev's two-kilo brain.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 26th March 2018Simon Evans, Soho Theatre review - intellect examined
Modern politics laid bare.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 23rd March 2018Simon Evans: Genius - The Lowry, Salford review
With an extensive vocabulary and a voice akin to a Colonel or Sargent Major, Evans has a rather difficult task when it comes to softening his persona in order to win over his audience. And although he admits that he may sound like he is going to rant like a grumpy old man one hopes that his diatribe may actually have an ironic or tongue-in-cheek quality. Unfortunately, it becomes the manifesto of an actual grumpy old man.
Jay Nutall, The Reviews Hub, 17th March 2018Simon Evans interview
We chat to Radio 4's Simon Evans as he returns with a new series of Simon Evans Goes To Market and prepares to go on tour.
British Comedy Guide, 23rd January 2018Old fart's guide: Saying farewell to the Fringe
The final curtain has fallen and the party is officially over. So, what have we learned? Chris Bratt closes out his survival guide for the annual Edinburgh event with some parting advice.
Chris Bratt, The Independent, 28th August 2017There's no escaping the outside world
Chris Bratt continues his oldies' guide to the festival.
Chris Bratt, The Independent, 21st August 2017Quick quiz: Simon Evans
Today the magnificent Simon Evans.
ThreeWeeks, 15th August 2017Simon Evans: Edinburgh Fringe 2017 interview
One of the sharpest comedy minds in the country just wants to be recognised by the world as a man of genius.
Laugh Out London, 10th August 2017