THE 2016 COMEDY MARATHON
One day, nine acts, one ticket.
The brilliant Tringe Comedy Marathon returns.
Sunday 10th July
Starts 11.00am (Doors 10.00am)
The Court Theatre, Tring
Tickets £22.50
Schedule
Times are approximate:
11.00am - Kirsty Newton
12.15pm - Olaf Falafel
1.30pm - Scottish Falcetto Sock Puppets
2.45pm - Alexis Dubus
4.00pm - Birthday Girls
5.15pm - Jess Robinson
6.30pm - Goodbear
7.45pm - Max and Ivan
9.00pm - Mark Dolan
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Kirsty Newton: Life Begins At Party!
Everybody loves a party… and you’re invited! Join birthday girl, human jukebox and musical comedy maestro Kirsty for a feel-good celebration of growing older disgracefully; featuring songs, stand-up, singalongs, surprises, big-name special guests and a bar. An interactive, fun-filled and different show every day, directed by the award-winning Phil Nichol. Previously seen with Jess Robinson, Arthur Smith, Rich Hall, Charlie Baker, Mitch Benn, The Comedy Store Players & many, many more.
Chortle Award nominee 2015.
“Multi-talented rock babe… musical powerhouse” – Chortle
“Unbeatably fabulous” – Arthur Smith
“Huge talent with wit & warmth to match” – Shappi Khorsandi
Olaf Falafel and the Cheese of Truth
Olaf Falafel, the subject of over 70 million views on Vine, brings his debut hour show to the Fringe. Expect nonsense as we journey through a year in the life of an idiot where the only winners are stupidity and silliness.'
"Olaf Falafel is an idiot, and wouldn’t have it any other way, performing his silly, odd one-liners with a dumb grin. He’s part Tim Vine, part Tony Law and even part Al Murray as he praises the beautiful Scandinavian names of all those he selects from the audience to co-conspire in whatever mechanism he’s using to deliver his cheesy material. The spirit of messing about is strong and infectious, and he has a lot to offer if you’re in the market offbeat puns and general foolishness.” Steve Bennett, Chortle
"Olaf Falafel is like a chocolate digestive – very moreish. One of my favourites" Bruce Dessau
"Skilfully delivered absurdist musings" Three Weeks
"He's like Thor but way funnier and with a smaller hammer." Tony Law
SCOTTISH FALSETTO SOCK PUPPET THEATRE DO SHAKESPEARE
Earth's funniest footwear return with a brand new show of songs, sketches, socks
& violence, taking on The Bard Of Avon himself. Howl at their Hamlet, roar at
their Romeo & Juliet, and peer into their Coriolanus. Plus all the usual
satirical nonsense from the Two Gentlesocks Of Verrucca.
"The unparalleled pinnacle of comedy puppetry" ***** Venue "Had every single
audience member... laughing until they cried." ***** Edinburgh Evening News
"One of the truly great comic inventions of our time" ***** Theatre Bath
ALEXIS DUBUS VERSES THE WORLD
Winner, Chortle Award 2015.
More lyrical tales from the road mixed with iffy wordplay and first-rate bullshit.
"Does what great stand-ups do but does it in verse… Uniquely funny" ***** The Scotsman.
"A highly entertaining hour packed with stand-up, verse, storytelling and sketch… Dubus is a phenomenal performer, be sure to see him while you can” ***** The Music, Adelaide Fringe.
"Wry, thoughtful, a lovely way with language... A comedy highlight you have to see” - The Independent.
As seen on BBC One's The John Bishop Show, C4's Derek and Sky Atlantic's Set List.
www.alexisdubus.com
BIRTHDAY GIRLS: SH!T HOT PARTY LEGENDS
Party legends of Tringe assemble! After the success of their 2014 smash-hit, sell-out show Party Vibes, Birthday Girls are back with a nips-out, body-rocking sketch show that will leave you pumped and ready for a night out. We promise you funny shit. We promise you try-hard dancing. We promise you everything.
‘This is joy’ ***** (Skinny).
Birthday Girls are Beattie Edmondson (the funny one), Rose Johnson (the funny one) and Camille Ucan (the funny one). They have featured on BBC Radio 4’s Sketchorama, BBC1’s Absolutely Fabulous and ITV2’s @elevenish.
www.birthdaygirlscomedy.com @BdayGirlsComedy
JESS ROBINSON: IMPRESSIVE
Vocal gymnast and impressionist Jess Robinson is back – this year with her incredible live band! Prepare to be blown away by Edinburgh's 2015 triple award-winning star of ITV's Newzoids and Rory Bremner as she dazzles with showstopping singing, comedy and irreverent celebrity impressions (quite possibly while tap-dancing, playing the drums and doing the splits with her legs behind her head at the same time). Impressive!
Amused Moose People's Champion Award, Spirit of the Fringe Award.
'Remarkable' **** (Telegraph).
'A star is born' **** (Metro).
'Magnificent' **** (Chortle.co.uk).
'Stunning' ***** (Edinburgh Evening News).
GOODBEAR
Here we go again! Joe Barnes and Henry Perryment try out some brand new material ahead of the Fringe 2016.
“Smart and likeable” ***** - Edfest Magazine
“Pure comedy gold dust” ***** - The Scribe
“Not to be missed” **** - The Comedy Reviewer
“Intelligent and infectious” **** - The List
“Comedy brilliance” **** - EdFringe Review
MAX & IVAN: OUR STORY
It’s time to get personal. In an extraordinary true story, Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Award nominees Max & Ivan (BBC2's W1A, Radio 4's Casebook of Max & Ivan) introduce the world to two never-before-seen characters; themselves. Directed by Tom Parry.
'Astonishing: fast-paced and unflaggingly funny' ***** (Times).
‘Truly outstanding individual performances’ ***** (Edinburgh Evening News).
'Phenomenal range of talent' ***** (Mirror).
‘First-rate comic acting' **** (The Scotsman).
'Max & Ivan are the real deal' **** (Guardian).
‘Immaculate.’ **** (Sunday Times)
'Max & Ivan ooze class' **** (Chortle)
'Undoubtedly superstars of tomorrow' (GQ).
Mark Dolan: This Show Will Change Your Life
Mark Dolan has turned 40. Statistically he’s half way through his life. Although that’s optimistic, as he eats out way too much. So what has he learned so far? Well, you should believe in yourself, do something that scares you every day and most importantly, if you say you are taking away in a café and then actually eat in, you’ll probably get away with it.
To make the second half of his life better than the first, Mark has read almost every self-help book ever published. Which means you don’t have to. You can go to the pub. You’re welcome. And through his toil, he boils down the key principles that will bring you wealth, eternal bliss and a competitive deal on your car insurance. They are already calling Mark Dolan the ‘new Jesus’. Find out why in his hilarious brand new stand-up show for 2016. It might just change your life. And no press-ups are involved.
“Consistently funny” The Independent
“**** Fantastic” Metro
“**** So funny. Mark Dolan is a master of improvisation and audience interaction. Definitely one not to miss." Festmag
“**** Comedy Gold” One 4 Review
“**** Awesome!” Broadway Baby
“**** Great material” Three Weeks
“The audience are left gasping for breath, such is the laughter in the room” Sunday Express
“Joyfully naughty” Chortle
Line up subject to change. In the unlikely event of a line up change, we will endeavour to replace acts on a like-for-like basis. If this happens you will be offered the option to either reconfirm your order for the altered event, to exchange to a different event (where seats are available) or to take a credit note for a future event. Due to the preview nature of the event, refunds will not be available.