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DJ DANNY For two nights only, Danny Robbins brings his cult character back to the Fringe. By day, a frustrated English and General Studies teacher; by night, a DJ who lays down beats which, as he puts it, are not so much ‘phat’ as clinically obese. With his hyperactive manner, West Coast patter and Home Counties diction, he’s Westwood set to ‘fast forward’. Be prepared to suggest tunes for Danny to mash together: previous examples include a Slim Shady version of ‘Lady in Red’ while Bach has also met the Baha Men. (Brian Donaldson) ■ The Tron, 226 0000, 12 & 13 Aug, 10.20pm, £5. Hitlist FESTIVAL COMEDY *
✽✽ Magnus Betnér Could this be Scandinavia’s year for stand-up? If so, then this daring figure will lead the pack. See review, page 48. The Stand III & IV, 558 7272, until 29 Aug (not 16), 10.20pm, £8 (£7). ✽✽ Storm Large The US reality TV star blazes in with a show about her extraordinary life and works. See review, page 44. Underbelly, 08445 458 252, until 29 Aug (not 16, 24), 10.25pm, £10.50–£12.50 (£6.50–£11). ✽✽ Kevin Bridges His star is well on the ascendant now thanks to some guy’s Comedy Roadshow and a great deal of hard work on behalf of the Clydebank comic. See review, page 38. Assembly Rooms, 623 3030, until 30 Aug (not 16), 8.55pm, £14–£16 (£13–£15). ✽✽ Ross Sutherland An unexpectedly moving ‘live literature’ event from the former Aisle 16 member with The Three Stigmata of Pacman. See review, page ??. Underbelly, 08445 458 252, until 29 Aug (not 16), 4.40pm, £9–£10.50 (£6.50–£9.50). ✽✽ Neil Hamburger Celebs be warned, as the tuxedo-clad comic takes to the stages for a run of filth. See page 30. Assembly Rooms, 623 3030, 16–22 Aug, 11pm, £12 (£10). ✽✽ Jonny Sweet The 2009 Best Newcomer brings us another innovative multi-media extravaganza with Let’s Just Have Some Fun (And Learn Something for Once). See review, page 36. Pleasance Courtyard, 556 6550, until 30 Aug (not 16), 7.30pm, £10.50- £12 (£9-£10.50). ✽✽ Keith Farnan The Irish joker with the conscience delivers a funny yet thought- provoking show about the perils of being a woman. See review, page 38. Underbelly, 08445 458 252, until 29 Aug, 6.20pm, £9–£10.50 (£6.50–£9.50). For Festival Index see page 136.
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5QUESTIONS
Tim Key reprises his award- winning Slutcracker show for a snatch of dates. Here he provides the answers we wanted for our somewhat tarty Q&A Edinburgh in August? I think it bugs me that I put a thousand pints of beer into me during August and then feel woozy and lethargic in September and October.
What five words best describe your show this year? Poetical, dignified, physical, awful, beautiful.
Which comic should be more famous by the end of August? For someone who weighs more than a ton I would say the brilliant Greg Davies. For someone who weighs less than a ton, Maeve Higgins. She is fantastic and will be loved by everyone. The Boy With Tape On His Face has also got a very beguiling act. What bugs you most about
Which dead comic do you wish was still alive and working today? Tony Hancock and Mitch Hedberg. I think it will be fiddly to organise this though, particularly with Tony. Is there a rumour you’d like to start about yourself? Brilliant at football. Courageous and unbending in the tackle but also with the ability to glide past a defender effortlessly, making them look foolish. And with a howitzer of a shot on him. (Interview by Brian Donaldson) ■ Pleasance Dome, 556 6550, 16–21 Aug, 12.15am, £12–£13.