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Brian Donaldson picks some comedy highs as the Fringe kicks off
ROB KEMP After proving to be the cult late-night hit of 2017, Midlands man Kemp returns with the show which merges the King of Rock’n’Roll with the comedically gory Sam Raimi movie. The Elvis Dead will have you all shook up. See interview at list.co.uk/festival Pleasance Courtyard, 4–25 Aug (not 6 & 7, 13 & 14, 20 & 21), 10.20pm, £10–£12 (£9 £11). Previews 1–3 Aug, £7.
SARA BARRON It’s been a long time coming, but New York-based author and live storyteller Barron is finally at the Fringe with her debut show. For Worse looks at motherhood, middle age and modern media matters. See feature, page 51. Just the Tonic at The Tron, 2–26 Aug (not 13), 3.40pm, £5 in advance or donation at the venue.
ALEX EDELMAN
recesses of social media and does not like what he sees. But did he really then need to head into the lions’ den of a Nazi meeting? See feature, page 17. Pleasance Courtyard, 4–26 Aug, 8pm, £10–£14. Previews 1–3 Aug, £6.
JAMALI MADDIX Another guy who has gone toe to toe with bigots for his Hate Thy Neighbour cable show, Maddix is taking a relaxed step back with a month of Vape Lord. See feature, page 48. Monkey Barrel, 3–26 Aug (not 13), 6pm, £8. Preview 2 Aug, £6 (£5). Tickets in advance or donation at the venue.
JIM TAVARE Reputedly the favourite comic of one Prince Charles, Tavaré almost died last year after an awful car accident. From Deadpan to Bedpan covers much of his comedy life and that scary scrape with death. See feature, page 59. Laughing Horse @ The Counting House, 2–26 Aug (not 13), 4.15pm, donation.
Rob Kemp
Just for Us is the third Fringe hour from this talented Boston comic, as the Best Newcomer Award winner from 2014 looks at the darker
REGINALD D HUNTER It’s been a very memorable two decades at the Fringe for our favourite living Southern stand-up, and Reg
celebrates in the only way he can: with a provocative show title. Ladies and gents, we give you An American Facing the Beast and Niggas. See preview, page 45. Pleasance at EICC, 4–26 Aug (not 8, 14, 20), 8.30pm, £15.50–£17 (£14.50–£16). Previews 1–3 Aug, £9.
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