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Brian Donaldson picks out some of the best comedy in the Fringe’s first week (not 14), 9.45pm, £9–£12 (£8–£11). Previews 31 Jul–2 Aug, £6.
CATHERINE BOHART Turning an unfortunate instance of passive-aggressive heckling (that soon dropped the passive) into humour, the Irish comic goes straight for the jugular on sex and sexuality. See feature, page 58. Pleasance Courtyard, 3–25 Aug (not 13), 6pm, £9–£11.50 (£8–£10.50). Previews 31 Jul–2 Aug, £6.
BASIL BRUSH Ha ha! Boom boom!! will be reverberating around the city as we all try to replicate one of the finest catchphrases in showbiz history. Baz is in town! See feature at list.co.uk/ festival. Underbelly Bristo Square, 3–25 Aug, 6.45pm, £12–£13 (£11– £12). Previews 31 Jul–2 Aug, £7.
CIARAN DOWD Those who loved Dowd’s Best Newcomer-winning imaginings of a Spanish lothario-priest will be cock- a-hoop that Don Rodolfo is back once again. See feature, page 51. Pleasance Courtyard, 3–25 Aug
NICK HELM Several years since his last full Fringe run, the man from Uncle tears up his venue and rips our hearts asunder with an hour of pure comedy bombast. See feature, page 47. Pleasance Dome, 3–24 Aug (not 12), 5.40pm, £12.50– £14. Previews 31 Jul–2 Aug, £6.
COURTNEY PAUROSO If you loved Dr Brown and Natalie Palamides, chances are this might be up your alley given that the actual (and spiritual) pawprints of both are firmly on Pauroso as she delivers her Fringe debut. See preview, page 45. Underbelly Cowgate, 3–25 Aug (not 13), 9.40pm, £11–£12 (£10–£11). Previews 1 & 2 Aug, £6.50.
JONNY PELHAM Looks like this could be the year that Pelham takes things up a notch as he digs deep into a traumatic childhood for a tale that will veer between funny and frightening. See feature, page 56. Just the Tonic at The Caves, 1–25 Aug (not 12), 3.20pm, £5–£7.50 in advance or donations at the venue.
46 THE LIST FESTIVAL 31 Jul–7 Aug 2019
Catherine Bohart
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