ED FRIN TIPS

I am not going to the Ed Frin for the 2nd time in 30 years.
If I were going I would go and see the following 5 shows, and I would also point out that it is important to support non-Pleaseance/Underbelly/Assembly/Avalon shows as all those sets ups run people in to debt, co-operate with the death serpents, and decrease the chances of talent busting in from left-field.
But that wouldn’t stop me recommending shows at those venues if I thought they were good, as I did last year, and you would have to be being deliberately obtuse to misread this paragraph as in any way trying to destroy someone’s career.

1) Kevin McAleer: Saying Yes to Yes – New Town Theatre (Venue 7) 13:30 1 hour.
Join Ireland’s biggest lama Kevin McAleer for an hour of divine light entertainment, with mindfulness, bananarama yoga, fire walking with dolphins, psychic flower arranging, neurolinguistic colonic hydrotherapy reprogramming, tree visualization.

I have never laughed so much at any comedian as I have at Kevin, who writes one show a decade, and so should be as treasured as an eclipse. GO TO THIS!!!!!

2) Blueswater Presents: Smitten – The Jazz Bar (Venue 57) 17:30 10th and 17th August ONLY.
Smitten are a minimalist smoky pop trio. Performing original songs written by vocalist Nicole Smit and arranged by guitarist and percussionist Charlie Wild.

I saw this last year. Superb.

3) Derevo – Last Clown on Earth – Pleasance Courtyard (Venue 33) 17:40. 1 hour 20 minutes.
Celebrating 20 years since their Fringe debut, multi award-winning Russian physical theatre company Derevo return with their latest masterpiece. Through mime, butoh and spectacular visuals and sound, a deeply fallen and pushed around Anton Adasinky immortalises the cosmic figure of the clown, full of inner joy yet trapped in a never ending cycle of self-sacrifice and rebirth. Forever – with a smile.

Derevo remain the masters of what they do. I wish I could see this.

4) Paul Sinha: Shout Out to My Ex – The Stand Comedy Club (Venue 5) 16:55.
In his 2015 Edinburgh Fringe show, comedian and doyen of daytime, Paul Sinha, weaved an intricate tale of happiness based on a combination of doing two jobs he loved, enjoying parental approval, and, actually being in a proper, grown-up, long-term relationship. The day after he returned home, the illusion of happiness was shattered. Was this the end? The beginning of the end? Or the end of a beginning?

I wish I could see quizmaster Sinha’s return to stand-up.

5) Phil Kay: Euphoric – Heroes @ Monkey Barrel (Venue 515) 21:20.

‘A comedian like no other. There’s so much humour in the hour it’s hard to breathe. This original comedy genius is like a Choose Your Adventure. The free-forming journey that is utterly unforgettable!’ (Australian Times, 2017).

Free from self-sabotaging legend. And I suspect Bob Slayer’s Heroes venues on the Free Fringe may be where it’s at this year for a largely twat-free 80s style fringe experience.

NEW LONDON CONTENT PROVIDER DATES

Because all the London Leicester Sq Content Provider dates sold out here is another three month block of the SAME SHOW at the SAME VENUE, Leicester Sq Theatre, with the SAME JOKES at the SAME TIME, 7pm, from November this year until Jan 2018.
Leave voters planning to walk out in disgust will need to book early.

Weds 1st Nov – Sat 9th Dec 2017
Tuesday to Saturday – except there is a performance on Monday 4th December

Tues 2nd Jan to Wed 31st Jan 2018 – Monday to Saturday

Not Fri 24, Sat 25, Thur 30 Nov 2017 (DAYS OFF)
Not Tue 9, Sat 13 Jan 2018 (DAYS OFF)

https://leicestersquaretheatre.ticketsolve.com/shows/873569397/events
Other extra dates by other comedians are available

Content Provider Tour 2017 / 2018

September 2017

Monday 11th – Content Provider – OXFORD – Playhouse – 7.30pm – 01865 305305 TICKETS
Tuesday 12th – Content Provider – OXFORD – Playhouse – 7.30pm – 01865 305305 TICKETS
Wednesday 13th – Content Provider – PRESTON – Charter Theatre – 7.30pm – 01772 80 44 44 TICKETS
Thursday 14th – Content Provider – LIVERPOOL – Philharmonic Hall – 0151 709 3789 – 8pm – TICKETS / DON’T PAY VIAGOGO RATES
Friday 15th – Content Provider – LIVERPOOL – Philharmonic Hall – 0151 709 3789 – 8pm – TICKETS / DON’T PAY VIAGOGO RATES
Saturday 16th – Content Provider – DURHAM – Gala Theatre – 8pm – 03000 266600 – TICKETS
Wednesday 20th – Content Provider – SHEFFIELD – City Hall – 8pm – 01142 789 789 – TICKETS
Thursday 21st – Content Provider – SHEFFIELD – City Hall – 8pm – 01142 789 789 – TICKETS
Friday 22nd – Content Provider – STAFFORD – Gatehouse Theatre – 8pm – 01785 619080 – TICKETS
Saturday 23rd – Content Provider – PORTSMOUTH – King’s Theatre – 7.30pm – 023 9282 8282 – TICKETS
Wednesday 27th – Content Provider – DERRY / LONDONDERRY – Millennium Forum – 8pm – 028 7126 4455 TICKETS
Thursday 28th – Content Provider – BELFAST – Waterfront – 8pm – 028 9033 4455 TICKETS / GO TO DERRY/LONDONDERRY INSTEAD.

October 2017

Tuesday 3rd – Content Provider – CHESTER – Storyhouse – 0844 815 7202 – 7.30pm – SOLD OUT
Wednesday 4th – Content Provider – SCARBOROUGH – The Spa Theatre – 01723 821888 – 8pm – TICKETS
Thursday 5th – Content Provider – HARROGATE – Royal Hall – 01423 502116 – 8pm – TICKETS
Friday 6th – Content Provider – NOTTINGHAM – Royal Concert Hall – 0115 989 5555 – 8pm – TICKETS
Sunday 8th – Content Provider – BRISTOL – Colston Hall – 0117 203 4040 – 7.30pm – SOLD OUT
Monday 9th – Content Provider – BRISTOL – Colston Hall – 0117 203 4040 – 7.30pm – SOLD OUT
Thursday 12th – Content Provider – NORTHAMPTON – Royal & Derngate – 01604 624811 – 8pm – TICKETS
Friday 13th – Content Provider – CRAWLEY – The Hawth – 01293 553636 – 8pm – TICKETS
Saturday 14th – Content Provider – St. ALBANS – Alban Arena – 01727 844488 – 8pm – TICKETS
Tuesday 17th – Content Provider – LINCOLN – New Theatre Royal – 01522 519999 – 8pm – TICKETS
Wednesday 18th – Content Provider – CHELMSFORD – Civic Theatre – 01245 606505 – 7.45pm – TICKETS
Thursday 19th – Content Provider – READING – Hexagon – 0118 960 6060 – 8pm – TICKETS
Friday 20th – Content Provider – BEXHILL ON SEA – De La Warr Pavilion – 01424 229111 – 8pm – TICKETS
Saturday 21st – Content Provider – WINCHESTER – Theatre Royal – 01962 840440 – 8pm – SOLD OUT

November 2017

Wednesday November 1st – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Thursday November 2nd – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Friday November 3rd – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Saturday November 4th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Tuesday November 7th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Wednesday November 8th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Thursday November 9th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Friday November 10th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Saturday November 11th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Tuesday November 14th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Wednesday November 15th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Thursday November 16th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Friday November 17th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Saturday November 18th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Tuesday November 21st – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Wednesday November 22nd – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Thursday November 23rd – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Tuesday November 28th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Wednesday November 29th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS

December 2017

Friday December 1st – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Saturday December 2nd – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Monday December 4th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Tuesday December 5th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Wednesday December 6th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Thursday December 7th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Friday December 8th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Saturday December 9th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS

January 2018

Tuesday January 2nd – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Wednesday January 3rd – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Thursday January 4th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Friday January 5th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Saturday January 6th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Monday January 8th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Wednesday January 10th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Monday January 15th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Tuesday January 16th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Wednesday January 17th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Thursday January 18th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Friday January 19th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Saturday January 20th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Monday January 22nd – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Tuesday January 23rd – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Wednesday January 24th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Thursday January 25th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Friday January 26th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Saturday January 27th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Monday January 29th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Tuesday January 30th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Wednesday January 31st – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS

February 2018

Thursday February 1st – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Friday February 2nd – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Saturday February 3rd – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Thursday February 1st – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Friday February 2nd – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Saturday February 3rd – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Friday 9th – Content Provider, Grand Theatre, Swansea – 01792 475715 – 7.30pm – ON SALE SOON
Sunday 18th – Content Provider, Festival Theatre, Chichester – 01243 781312 – 7.30pm – ON SALE SOON
Tuesday 20th – Content Provider, Arts House, Stratford Upon Avon – 01789 207100 – 8pm – TICKETS
Wednesday 21st – Content Provider, Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury – 01743 281281 – 8pm – TICKETS
Sunday 25th – Content Provider, The Orchard Theatre, Dartford – 01322 220000 – 7.30pm – TICKETS
Wednesday 28th – Content Provider, Dorking Halls, Dorking – 01306 881717 – 8pm – TICKETS

March 2018

Thursday 1st – Content Provider, Colston Hall, Bristol – 0117 203 4040 – 8pm – TICKETS
Sunday 4th – Content Provider, Theatre Royal, Plymouth – 01752 267222 – 7.30pm – ON SALE SOON
Monday 5th – Content Provider, Northcott Theatre, Exeter – 01392 726363 – 7.30pm – ON SALE SOON
Tuesday 6th – Content Provider, Northcott Theatre, Exeter – 01392 726363 – 7.30pm – ON SALE SOON
Saturday 10th – Content Provider, Lyceum Theatre, Crewe – 01270 368 242 – 8pm – TICKETS
Monday 12th – Content Provider, Tivoli Theatre, Aberdeen – 01224 641122 – 7.30pm – TICKETS
Tuesday 13th – Content Provider, Rep Theatre, Dundee – 01382 223530 – 8pm – TICKETS
Wednesday 14th – Content Provider, Concert Hall, Perth – 01738 621031 – 7.30pm – TICKETS
Tuesday 20th – Content Provider, Hippodrome, Darlington – 01325 405405 – 7.30pm – TICKETS
Friday 23rd – Content Provider, Theatre Royal, Norwich – 01603 630000 – 7.30pm – ON SALE SOON