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**Naked Chef** · 06-06-08, 14:54

Fringe Brochure now available.
What does everyone fancy seeing this year and who would you recommend.

For the last four or five years I've gone to the Comedy Gala (Festival Theatre). The best of the Fringe comedians and more all under one roof. Excellent value for money and a great night.

**LisaO** · 06-06-08, 14:59

Jason Byrne is a must, highly reccommend him.

Jerry Sadowitz was one of the best shows I saw last year (only if you're not easily offended).

Paul Merton and Him Impro Chums is good too. Totally impovised so its a different show everyday.

I take a week off work every year for the Festival. I cannae wait
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**Naked Chef** · 06-06-08, 15:04

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Jason Byrne is a must, highly reccommend him.

Jerry Sadowitz was one of the best shows I saw last year (only if you're not easily offended).

Paul Merton and Him Impro Chums is good too. Totally impovised so its a different show everyday.

I take a week off work every year for the Festival. I cannae wait
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I think I've seen jason Byrne at the Comedy Gala and thoughthe was good if I remember correctly.

Have you seen Pam Ann - I thought she was brilliant.

**Stirlinghibee** · 06-06-08, 15:10

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Jason Byrne is a must, highly reccommend him.

Jerry Sadowitz was one of the best shows I saw last year (only if you're not easily offended).

Paul Merton and Him Impro Chums is good too. Totally impovised so its a different show everyday.

I take a week off work every year for the Festival. I cannae wait
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Me too. I love it!

Last year , I "sneaked" my 14 year old into Jim Jeffries at the Udderbelly , Trainspotting at C and Dracula at Zoo Southside. He is now hooked!

I try to do a mix of comedy and theatre, resulting is some crazy mood swings during a day, I can tell you.

My highlights from last year was -

1. Faustus - Incredible.

2. Dracula (Bo List variation)

3. Cabaret Auchwitz

4. Jim Jeffries.

5. Everything happens for a reason

**LisaO** · 06-06-08, 15:12

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I think I've seen jason Byrne at the Comedy Gala and thoughthe was good if I remember correctly.

Have you seen Pam Ann - I thought she was brilliant.

I've not but I'll keep her in mind for this year
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TattooedHibee · 06-06-08, 15:14

Got myself tickets to see Lostphrophets and Maximo Park at the corn exchange. That'll do for starters.

**LisaO** · 06-06-08, 15:17

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Got myself tickets to see Lostphrophets and Maximo Park at the corn exchange. That'll do for starters.

I was worried that Tennants pulling out would be the end of the gigs. Thank god it's still going. Pretty poor line up so far though IMO. Hopefully there will be more announced soon.

Maxio Park are amazing live
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Johnny Vegas · 06-06-08, 15:20

the edge line up is very poor

shed seven
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**broonieboy** · 06-06-08, 17:12

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Jason Byrne is a must, highly reccommend him.

Jerry Sadowitz was one of the best shows I saw last year (only if you're not easily offended).

Paul Merton and Him Impro Chums is good too. Totally impovised so its a different show everyday.

I take a week off work every year for the Festival. I cannae wait
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Agreed. Paul Merton is very good, but he also has some really funny people on his improv show who are not famous but should be!

TattooedHibee · 07-06-08, 00:54

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I was worried that Tennants pulling out would be the end of the gigs. Thank god it's still going. Pretty poor line up so far though IMO. Hopefully there will be more announced soon.

Maxio Park are amazing live
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Seen the Park umpteen times, my favourite - bordering obsessive - band.

Glad they are back in Edinburgh.

Your right though, wish it was still T on the Fringe. There just isnae much financial backing with the edge promotions.

The quicker Edinburgh gets a big venue to attract headline acts on a regular basis then nothing will change.
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*chops · 07-06-08, 00:57

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Jason Byrne is a must, highly reccommend him.

Jerry Sadowitz was one of the best shows I saw last year (only if you're not easily offended).

Paul Merton and Him Impro Chums is good too. Totally impovised so its a different show everyday.

I take a week off work every year for the Festival. I cannae wait
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This was very good when I went to see it a few years ago, would reccommend it.

**SG7nil** · 07-06-08, 01:45

What night is the Comedy Gala this year?

Was there last year and it was a great night out.
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If I'm not working I think I'll be trying to get tickets.

**Bampotto** · 07-06-08, 14:45

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Jason Byrne is a must, highly reccommend him.

Jerry Sadowitz was one of the best shows I saw last year (only if you're not easily offended).

Paul Merton and Him Impro Chums is good too. Totally impovised so its a different show everyday.

I take a week off work every year for the Festival. I cannae wait
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Agreed. Jason Byrne is brilliant. I've seen him quite a few times. Also Bill Bailey and Rich Hall is you can get a ticket.

Colr · 07-06-08, 20:30

Glad everyone is so positive about it.

It rips my knitting when Edinburgh folk moan about the festival/fringe. It does so much for the city's image and economy.

**Jamie** · 07-06-08, 23:07

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Have you seen Pam Ann - I thought she was brilliant.

agreed lassie
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TattooedHibee · 10-06-08, 11:48

I'd recommend the late and live show. Yes its on until the ridiculous hours of the morning but its always a good
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**Hibee Kev** · 10-06-08, 12:30

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I'd recommend the late and live show. Yes its on until the ridiculous hours of the morning but its always a good
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Been to this loads of times, it's great value for money though the comics you get to see are "luck of the draw", and not usually announced until the last minute, so could be anyone! Think it's on at Teviot now, used to be at the gilded balloon in the Cowgate before it burned down.

**Naked Chef** · 10-06-08, 12:31

Comedy Gala is Monday 18th August.

Booked

Michael McIntyre
Danny Bhoy
Stephen K Amos
The Art of Dating and Dumping
A Guide to Sexual Misery

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**LisaO** · 10-06-08, 14:49

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Seen the Park umpteen times, my favourite - bordering obsessive - band.

Glad they are back in Edinburgh.

Your right though, wish it was still T on the Fringe. There just isnae much financial backing with the edge promotions.

The quicker Edinburgh gets a big venue to attract headline acts on a regular basis then nothing will change.
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Read yesterday that there are no plans for any gigs at Meadowbank or The Castle this year. I was really holding out for something huge to be announced
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**alexi** · 10-06-08, 14:53

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Been to this loads of times, it's great value for money though the comics you get to see are "luck of the draw", and not usually announced until the last minute, so could be anyone! Think it's on at Teviot now, used to be at the gilded balloon in the Cowgate before it burned down.

Is that when you get a few stand ups doing a wee bit of their routine??

Only thing i caught last year was some Dutch stand up thing in the Tron. worth it though.

**Bampotto** · 10-06-08, 15:33

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Been to this loads of times, it's great value for money though the comics you get to see are "luck of the draw", and not usually announced until the last minute, so coul

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