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Once upon a… etc. there was a nice lad called Ricky Whittington, who lived somewhere that isn't London. Frustrated by the lack of social and economic opportunities in not-London, he put all his possessions into a handkerchief-tied-to-a-stick and set off to is-London with his (talking - get on board) Cat, who was a li'l prick.

Once upon a… etc. there was a nice lad called Ricky Whittington, who lived somewhere that isn't London. Frustrated by the lack of social and economic opportunities in not-London, he put all his possessions into a handkerchief-tied-to-a-stick and set off to is-London with his (talking - get on board) Cat, who was a li'l prick.

Back by popular demand after a sell out and much talked about one-night-only performance on the actual Twelfth Night at King's Cross Theatre, Fight in the Dog are returning to London for another one-night-only production of Shakespeare's best comedy, replete with a cast of twelve of London's most exciting comedians.  

Now in its 11th year, Latitude Festival once again sets the bar high for summer festivals with the largest comedy line up in the UK, offering festival goers an unrivalled opportunity to see some of the biggest names in the industry, all over the same weekend.

After a host of critically acclaimed one-man shows, the 2011 Foster's Comedy Award Winner arrives back at the Soho Theatre with a ten strong cast that is a 'chocolate box of young comedy talent' (The Times) in his sell-out Edinburgh Fringe hit which makes good on his promise to lasso his audience into a bold new direction. Coach Coach tells the story of the ultimate High School Sports Coach desperately trying to steer his team of losers to glory against their arch rivals in the final of the Yakult Cup. The sport? A version of fellow comedian Marek Larwood's actual sport, Volfsball, a Health and Safety friendly version of Basketball played in extremely close proximity to the 140 strong audience in the Soho Main Space.

Often referred to as the beating heart of the Festival, the Pleasance once again presents a programme for this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe this is both entertaining and thought-provoking.

The Pleasance Theatre Islington has been one of the most exciting Fringe theatres in London since it opened in 1995, they are now excited to present their Autumn show listing.