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Edinburgh Previews

Saturday 22nd July 2017 @ 8.00pm – Gareth Richards

Gareth Richards’ hilarious stand-up, silly jokes and gorgeously low-key comedy songs have made him an instant favourite on the comedy circuit. In 2010 he was nominated for Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer.

Gareth has appeared on Russell Howard’s Good News, Live at the Electric (BBC3) and live on Radio 1. Gareth co-hosted Frank Skinner’s Sony award-winning Absolute Radio show for two years and supported Frank on his 2014 tour.

Don’t miss the chance to see Gareth try out new material for his next Edinburgh Fringe show.

‘A delightful hour of comedy’ The Guardian

‘A quietly-clever craftsman with a big future' Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard

‘His material has a delicious otherworldly quality’ ★★★★ Chortle.co.uk

Visit Gareth’s website at www.garethrichards.net. Follow Gareth on Twitter: @garethrichards. Like Gareth’s Facebook page: facebook.com/garethrichardscomedy


Saturday 22nd July 2017 @ 9.15 pm - Ahir Shah

In an age of global socio-political turmoil, Shah presents a show about freedom, fascism, complacency, complicity, resistance, and milk. Ahir's last show enjoyed packed runs at the Edinburgh Fringe, the Soho Theatre, and a national tour. In it, he theorised that we were being tugged in contradictory directions by a potential brighter future and resurgent worst of the past. These days, the past appears to be winning. He's got loads of jokes about it. 'Burning passion at his fingertips and the gags to back up his fire'

★★★★★ The List 

'Excellent' ★★★★ (Guardian)


Friday 28th July 2017 @ 8.00pm – Iain Stirling

BAFTA-winning comedian returns after a summer narrating ITV2’s “Love Island” and five consecutive sell-out runs. As seen on Drunk History (Comedy Central) The Nightly Show (ITV) and The Dog Ate My Homework (CBBC).

A show about how this new world of instant gratification has affected our ability to find long term happiness.

'Provides an intriguing twentysomething perspective on the current state of his nation' The Guardian 

'One of Scotland’s hottest newcomers' The Scotsman 

'Possesses all the born-with-it-or-you’re-not-qualities associated with the world’s leading comics' – The List 

'Lovely satirical description' – Chortle


Friday 28th July 2017 @ 9.15pm – Bilal Zafar

Join 2016 Best Newcomer nominee and Hackney Empire New Act of the Year winner of the same year as he explores the fascinating world of online dating and finding love on social media in increasingly confusing times. He has appeared on Channel 4, BBC Three, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Asian Network, and has written for the Independent.

'Catch him before he hits the mainstream’ Guardian

‘Fascinating and hilarious in equal measure' i-D 

‘Endearing, relaxed and naturally funny… hilarious’ ★★★★ EdFestMag.com

★★★★ Skinny