Cycling to Edinburgh (part one) / Fringe Reviews / Hearty Plugs
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I wasn’t.
Cycling to Edinburgh (part one)
I cycled to Edinburgh last week. I wrote up my experiences and put in lots of jokes.
Then Wordpress got confused between two drafts and decided to delete the most recent one. And so I threw Wordpress out of the window.
I’ll eventually go outside, pick up Wordpress, dust it down, and write up the rest of the trip for a second time.
Until then, this is how the first two days went.
Cycling London to Edinburgh: Fringe or bust (part one) – jamesofwalsh
Day 1: London Victoria to Market Harborough Travelodge The train from Brighton to London. London is a difficult place to escape. It always takes longer than you expect. Ian Nairn drove out of Londo…
Edinburgh Fringe: 10 to see
I know some of you are still there. You can’t hide from me. Go see comedy.
Comedy Review Laughter, the spice of Edinburgh Fringe | Morning Star
I only had 500 words and too many recommendations, and it’s been a joy to meet and write about so many interesting people over the past year. Talking of which…
Send In The Clowns
My column finally has a name! This week is a review of all the shows and one poster I saw on one particular day of the Fringe (a Sunday).
Comedy Review Send in the Clowns with James Walsh: August 15, 2022 | Morning Star
The Fringe, in its current form, is unsustainable as it means selling one of your more important organs to pay the greedy landlords
Plugs 🔌
Plans are afoot for Factually Inaccurate, Next Level Sketch, and an MJ HIBBETT SHOW this autumn. But I don’t have any ticket links yet.
So. Instead I’m going to plug shows by people who aren’t me you should see.
In Edinburgh? Go see Medico by Stefania Licari, she’s awesome and I love that her show was featured in a BBC news story.
Stefania Licari: Medico | Comedy | Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Award-winning comedian and NHS doctor, Stefania Licari, returns to star in a fresh, updated take on her hit show Medico. A one-woman show that marries stand-up, song, and physical comedy. Join her on a hilarious journey into the world of medicine, immigration and what it means to be a female Italian doctor in the UK. * (LondonTheatre1.com). (BroadwayBaby.com). (TheatreandArtReviews.com). * (Morning Star). ‘Dr Licari is blessed with huge reserves of charm and warmth. Her show is a joy to experience’ (Spectator).
In London? Go see Hotel Michelle by Michelle, as part of the Camden Fringe.
They’re on from Thursday.
https://camden.ssboxoffice.com/performances/hotel-michelle/
In Brighton? Go for a swim, the water’s lovely.
J x