PBH Free Fringe Introduce Access For All Shows

PBH Free Fringe introduce Access For All shows.

We all know Edinburgh can be hard enough to navigate after 2 beers, let alone if you're not fully mobile. This year PBH Free Fringe is pleased to announce a special roster of rotating shows in a venue offering full disabled access.

Some of our most popular acts that normally perform in venues unable to provide disabled access have joined forces to provide extra one off performances at a central location - Revolution.

The shows will also welcome able-bodied people and of course as it's part of the PBH'S Free Fringe - It's Free!

Acts include, Lloyd Langford, Dominic Holland, Miranda Kane, Susan Harrison, Men With Coconuts, Stuart Goldsmith, Eleanor Tiernan and many more.

This is the first year we've been able to do something of this kind and we hope to grow the scheme in future years.

Who? You can see the full line up and timetable via the PBH website - http://freefringe.org.uk/access-for-all

Where? Revolution (Venue 224) 30A Chambers St, Edinburgh, EH1 1HU - https://www.revolutionbars.co.uk/bar/edinburgh/

When? This timetable is continuous between 4th-25th of August. Visit - http://freefringe.org.uk/access-for-all - for the full timetable.

About the Free Fringe - The Free Fringe was started on the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 1996, by Peter Buckley Hill. Disheartened by what he saw as unreasonable hire charges for venues and high-ticket prices for the public, PBH (as he is more commonly known) tried a new model for putting on shows. Instead of paying for a venue and charging for tickets, there should be no hire charge and free entrance for everyone. If the audience like the show, they put a voluntary donation in a bucket at the end.

Fortunately, a lot of people seem to like this model, which is why PBH's Free Fringe is now the biggest producer at the Edinburgh Festival, with over 440 shows and 7,800 performances in 2014 and the total rising every year. It's fair to say that the Free Fringe has totally transformed Edinburgh, and now attracts big comedy names, produces award winners, and is the most dynamic thing to happen to the festival since the beginning of the Fringe.

For more information please contact

Cassie Atkinson at freefringeprog@gmail.com

Full Timetable

22nd August 14:40

THE SINGING PSYCHIC: MEDIUM SCHOOL DROPOUT

Best Show, Funny Women nominee The Singing Psychic returns with a brand-new cabaret meets gameshow! Spookily accurate (if bonkers) audience readings, stories, and prizes. 'A gloriously entertaining night out' **** (FemaleArts) 'Can work a crowd like no other' **** (GrumpyGayCritic) 'Uplifting celebration of humanity' (Scotsman)

5th August - 19:20

JIM SWANN: THE MAN WITH NO VAGINAS

"One of my all-time favourite comics" (Jan Tore Kristoffersen, Norwegian comedian, you've probably never heard of him. He's met Doug Stanhope though). "Yeah, he's funny. If you think bodily fluids are funny" (English comedian, can't remember his name). "Ok, I'm hanging up now" ("Dan" from Chortle)

6th August - 19:20

MARK SIMMONS: ONE-LINERERER

Following last year's Amused Moose: Best Show nomination for One-Linerer, Mark Simmons presents the hotly anticipated One-Linererer. This is a show for people who like jokes. Lots of jokes. Rob Brydon Tour support 2018.

7th August - 19:20

ALISTAIR BARRIE: THE INTERNATIONAL

Fresh from Melbourne Comedy Festival ('His show is a delight' **** The Daily Review,) Comedy Store& BBC Scotland's 'Breaking the News' regular Alistair Barrie returns to the Fringe with his first show since 2015's award-nominated 'No More Stage Three.' 'Properly smart comedy for grown-ups, by a properly smart comic.' **** The Scotsman.

19th August - 19:20

MEN WITH COCONUTS

One of the UK's leading improv comedy troupes, the award-winning Men With Coconuts are back! An hour of improvised comedy sketches culminating in a showstopping finale - an entirely improvised musical. Unplanned, unscripted, and unbelievable! 'A must see show!' - EdFringeReview (****); #1 Free Show of the Fringe 2015 - Daily Record

20th August - 19:20

PETER BRUSH: CHASING SNAILS

Awkward jokesmith Peter Brush takes on today's hot topics, the Bayeux Tapestry, socks, quills, the reason why snails move so slowly, and whether you'll think more favourably of this show after he's dead. 'compellingly hilarious' ****1/2 - Chortle 'An hour of killer gags with no let-up in quality' - Fest

21th August - 19:20

ELEANOR TIERNAN - SUCCESS WITHOUT A SEX TAPE

Should you do a sex tape? Is bitcoin a good investment? Does patriarchy exist? Are cat cafes cruel? What will we do about the super rats ? The chronic Irish over-thinker answers these and other questions that keep her, and maybe you, up at night.

22th August - 19:20

LLOYD LANGFORD: WHY THE BIG FACE?

Free new show from one of the biggest faces in comedy and winner of Best Show 2018 Leicester Comedy Festival. Heard on The Rhod Gilbert Show and The Unbelievable Truth; seen on QI and Celebrity Mastermind. **** Daily Mirror

24th August - 19:20

DINO DORADO: EXPERIENCE

Award winning Mystery Performer Dino Dorado from Austria invites you to experience miracles in his highly entertaining 'Mind Juggling' show. He will impossibly implant or steal thoughts of spectators, using skills that some may consider as an intuitive gift. Warning: This show may be remembered for a lifetime! 'Outstanding!' ***** (Daily News)

5th August - 20:30

STUART GOLDSMITH: END OF

Stu's back with a comic odyssey on how it works out in the end, and whether anyone actually cares. Featuring ultimates, absolutes and very few conclusions. ***** Independent "Expert stand-up" Sunday Times. As seen on As Yet Untitled (Dave) Russell Howard's Stand-Up Central (Comedy Central)

6th August - 20:30

Gareth Richards: PROPHET

Join Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Awards best newcomer nominee 2010 Gareth Richards (Russell Howard's Good News BBC3, Frank Skinner's Absolute Radio show), for his eighth stand-up show, with hilarious songs played on the Q Chord. "A delightful hour of comedy." The Guardian. "Richards is a charming, engaging performer." Kate Copstick.

7th August - 20:30

DOM HOLLAND THE GLORY YEAR

A show written and performed to make people feel good about themselves and the world. A comedian chasing laughs not awards. **** Scotsman, ****Herald, ****S Times, ****Eve Standard. Total sell out 2017, albeit it was free, to get in!

8th August - 20:30

Danny Ward: DANSPLAINING

Hot on the heels of supporting Seann Walsh at the Leicester Square Theatre, Danny Ward returns to the festival with his hilarious new show. Join this self-proclaimed Fringe Guru as he explains everything in just 50 minutes. This is the one that can't be missed. "The whole room is laughing" **** (Fest)

9th August - 20:30

PUNEL SHOW

Ever pundered what shows like Have I Got News For You, Mock the Week, QI or Never Mind the Buzzcocks would be like if they were just puns? Punder no longer. Hosted by Mark Simmons and Darren Walsh.

10th August - 20:30

John Osborne - NO-ONE CARES ABOUT YOUR NEW THING

Join Fringe regular John Osborne for an hour of funny, poignant, life affirming poems. John has had poems featured on BBC Radio 1, Radio 3, Radio 4, BBC 6 Music and has appeared on Scroobius Pip's Distraction Pieces podcast. He writes for TV, theatre and Radio 4.

12th August - 20:30

John Osborne - NO-ONE CARES ABOUT YOUR NEW THING

Join Fringe regular John Osborne for an hour of funny, poignant, life affirming poems. John has had poems featured on BBC Radio 1, Radio 3, Radio 4, BBC 6 Music and has appeared on Scroobius Pip's Distraction Pieces podcast. He writes for TV, theatre and Radio 4.

13th August - 20:30

Maxine Jones: MY WAY 62

Running for Ireland, raising sons, matching socks, getting the gravy right - Maxine has faced life's challenges. Now 62, she's off on a bicycle for a very long gap year, the gap between parenting and death. 'Outstandingly funny' (entertainment.ie) BBC Woman's Hour, BBC New Comedy Awards, RTE Radio 1

14th August - 20:30

CRIPLASH

Graham Whistler's hilarious new hour of stand up comedy that makes no apologies, taking you on journey through a life of Sex, Drugs and Cerebral Palsy. "For those jaded by comedians who shamelessly trot out lazy routines and tired clichés here is someone with a genuine talent and a remarkable story to tell" **** the skinny.

16th August - 20:30

TINDERELLAS: MEET CUTE

Edinburgh's all-female improv powerhouse, a hit at the PBH Free Fringe in 2017, are back! We present a brand new, never seen before romcom each night, creating comedy gold and romantic intrigue using your suggestions. Swipe right and let us play with your hearts and minds! "Very entertaining and funny" - Stage Time Promotions

19th August - 20:30

Susan Harrison IS A BIT WEEPY

Susan Harrison's latest multiple character show. Madame Melancholy, a lonely woodland creature, an Apocalyptic Weather Girl - Susan's characters are inspired by sadness but performed with joy. Sometimes weird, often silly but always entertaining. 'First class comic acting' The Guardian 'A fantastic character comedian' Chortle

20th August - 20:30

#DAVE: LUXURY MAGIC SHOW

Twelve full-house Edinburgh Fringe runs. Three national tours. One TV special. New show for 2018. Arrive early. Like, really early. ***** (TheSphinx). 'Exemplary showmanship, funny, quick-witted... mind boggling' **** (PurpleRevolver). 'Sell-out crowds every year' (NorthEastTheatreGuide). 'Mind blowing' (NottinghamLive).

21th August - 20:30

ALISTAIR BARRIE: THE INTERNATIONAL

Fresh from Melbourne Comedy Festival ('His show is a delight' **** The Daily Review,) Comedy Store& BBC Scotland's 'Breaking the News' regular Alistair Barrie returns to the Fringe with his first show since 2015's award-nominated 'No More Stage Three.' 'Properly smart comedy for grown-ups, by a properly smart comic.' **** The Scotsman.

22th August - 20:30

LUMBAR PUNCTURE!

Fresh from his success on Britain's Got Talent Noel James, the minstrel of understatement, returns to the Fringe. Accompanied by his metaphorical bag of music, props and malaprops, he is all coiled up ready to unleash a brand new hour set onto an unsuspecting public (all six). His themes are manifold, his jokes brazen, his riffing rift causing. As a survivor of the great Swansea earthquake of February he insists of nothing but the most ground breaking of wit. This show contains flashing lights...if you blink continuously through it.

24th August - 20:30

Andrew O'Neill - I AM A RICH MAN AND I HAVE MANY SONS

There's a hell of a good universe next door - LET'S GO! Fringe veteran and occult comedian Andrew O'Neill takes you away from all this. "An incantatory state of near-constant laughter" **** - The List

19th August - 21:40

DAVID TSONOS: WALKING THE CAT 2

Canadian Comedy David Tsonos returns with the sequel to his 2015 solo show Walking the Cat, he now has a new Cat Mitzy and she takes centre stage as he deals with problems of Adoption, veterinarians, Catnappings and even a murder. David will use his 18 years of stand-up abilities to regale you with all his adventures in cat ownership.

20th August - 21:40

Kate Smurthwaite: CLIT STIRRER

Kate finally tells us what she really thinks. The award-winning feminist, atheist, polyamorous comedian, writer for Have I Got News For You and former Question Time panellist, puts away all those years of coquettishness and gets off the fence. "Her satanic majesty" Chortle. "Fun, energetic and full of ideas" John Cleese.

21th August - 21:40

LUKE WRIGHT, POET LAUREATE

Fringe First Winner Luke Wright seeks poetry's top job. Rates negotiable. Has own quill. All NEW poems. Visceral verse and sartorial excellence from a raconteur at the top of his game. "Pulsating poetic storytelling" **** Guardian. "Spellbinding full-throated reverie" **** Mirror. "Evokes a Larkin-esque sense of commuter-belt ennui." ***** Metro.

22th August - 21:40

THE FULL IRISH

The increasingly annual Full Irish is back with "Irish" acts to make your evening presented by Chris O Neill. It will be fun & there will be "food"

24th August - 21:40

ROBIN BOOT'S ROCKOMEDY: WELCOME TO THE PUNGLE

He had full-house shows in 2015, 2016 and 2017 and now Robin Boot is back with his latest Rockomedy masterpiece: "Welcome to the Pungle" ...the wild side of musical comedy! "Voted one of the top three New Comedians of 2016" (Last Minute) "Big presence, Big delivery, Big laughs" (Castle Comedy) "The Springsteen of Comedy" (G&B Comedy)