tree house tam Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 On 2017-5-24 at 12:42, The Diabolical One said: Can't beat mentioning the Festival to bring the miserable c***s out the woodwork. I look forward to it every year. Folk need to lighten up ffs. It's a good time to be in the Capital. If you can't stop the leaflet pushers without saying a word, just a look, you're doing it wrong. And anyway who doesn't like a mimed Jane Austin play on rollerskates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostin' Kev Posted May 26, 2017 Author Share Posted May 26, 2017 On 25/05/2017 at 00:03, bobby carlos said: I go to the festival twice every year one with the family (wife and 2 kids) on a Sunday afternoon and have a night out with the wife. We've already got a voucher for chaophraya so will most Likely use that as well. Any recommendations for a comedian is welcome. Cheers. Sorry, just seen this now. Names I'm looking at so far are; Jerry Sadowitz, John Kearns, Joseph Morpurgo, Sam Simmons (both of those were 2 of the best shows I saw in 2015), Simon Munnery, Spencer Jones and Tim Key. Will check reviews first before getting tickets (Chortle is pretty good) apart from the 2 for 1's which I'll just get tickets for. There'll be more names before August that I'll want to see. Morpurgo and Simmons are definites and will probably see Sadowitz again even though I don't care about the magic tricks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throbber Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 On 24/05/2017 at 10:31, Jambomo said: I live here and work in the centre of it. I can't stand it - even walking around the corner to go to the shop is a constant gauntlet of people trying to give you flyers/tell you about a show/extort money out of you (because the chuggers come out in force as well). You can't just tell them no either, I've had people walk up the road with me who won't go away (because they think they are being funny I suppose) trying to tell me about some act or something. I end up having to swear at them. I also hate people and crowds, so that doesn't help! I have worked in and around the city centre for the last 3 fringes and can't say it bothers me, I'm the opposite though and love the crowds and all the goings on, its a great time of year and there is something for everyone if you show a bit of interest. Some truly awful shows as well though. Travelling by Lothian bus is a nightmare and the tourists don't always understand that you pay £1.60 and that takes you anywhere on that route and it is very frustrating hearing the bus driver explain that to everyone who comes on the bus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostin' Kev Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 Got 2for1's for Andy Daly, Joseph Morpurgo and Adam Riches for the 7th and 8th. Still a lot more I want to see but have to be a bit more selective this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeTillEhDeh Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 On 26/05/2017 at 15:15, tree house tam said: Limmy tickets are on sale for those who like him. 18/19/20th August. One to avoid then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 I might go to Hearts v Pars in the league cup next weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifes Elite Force Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 I work and live just out of the city centre so I can avoid the festival most of the time. The best part is the longer licenses to 3am for pubs and 5 for clubs (not that I got to many clubs these days) I do have a week off in august and I have decided to try a few shows, I have Frankie Boyle tickets already and probably going to get Jerry Sadowitz. I want to try some of the smaller and cheaper shows throughout the week but it's hard to decide tbh and I can imagine most if them are hit or miss. And I hate folk that stand about being indecisive with programmes in the streets etc so Im not doing that I reckon by day 2 of my week off I will be sick of it and either sitting in my flat playing a computer game or trying to find out who out my mates are also off to go for pints somewhere with (probably in Dunfermline to avoid festival c@nts). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifes Elite Force Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 On 26/05/2017 at 16:19, throbber said: Travelling by Lothian bus is a nightmare and the tourists don't always understand that you pay £1.60 and that takes you anywhere on that route and it is very frustrating hearing the bus driver explain that to everyone who comes on the bus! FFS I forgot about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernJambo Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 I might go to Hearts v Pars in the league cup next weekend. Will be as funny as some of the comedians at the fringe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostin' Kev Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 No more miserable c***s moaning about the Fringe in this thread please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 On 5/26/2017 at 16:19, throbber said: I have worked in and around the city centre for the last 3 fringes and can't say it bothers me, I'm the opposite though and love the crowds and all the goings on, its a great time of year and there is something for everyone if you show a bit of interest. Some truly awful shows as well though. Travelling by Lothian bus is a nightmare and the tourists don't always understand that you pay £1.60 and that takes you anywhere on that route and it is very frustrating hearing the bus driver explain that to everyone who comes on the bus! They don't make it easy on Edinburgh buses. I've got one once or twice (tried using App but you have to spend a minimum of a tenner). If you dare to ask how much it is you're lucky if you get a grunt from the driver. It's like you're meant to instinctively know what the procedures are when as a bus novice you just want a guiding hand. I don't think I've ever manged to get on one without uttering a rude word at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifes Elite Force Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 1 minute ago, Shandon Par said: They don't make it easy on Edinburgh buses. I've got one once or twice (tried using App but you have to spend a minimum of a tenner). If you dare to ask how much it is you're lucky if you get a grunt from the driver. It's like you're meant to instinctively know what the procedures are when as a bus novice you just want a guiding hand. I don't think I've ever manged to get on one without uttering a rude word at some point. I like the you should know what your doing and the sit down and shut the f**k up attitude tbh. It makes the world a better place in my eyes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernJambo Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 No more miserable c***s moaning about the Fringe in this thread please. Apologies if I came across as moaning. I generally love the fringe. Some the acts are shite but there's hundreds of good ones as well. The game Shandon referenced will be one of shite attractions during the period. Hopefully I'll manage to get a show in before or after it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 1 minute ago, Fifes Elite Force said: I like the you should know what your doing and the sit down and shut the f**k up attitude tbh. It makes the world a better place in my eyes I get a wee thrill seeing some old codger or tourist raking about in their bag for coins or a map as they stand in front of the driver, as dozens of eyes will them to just f**k off and die. I will monitor this thread to see if I can be tempted out of my apathy but I never usually bother going to any shows. I do quite like going out in town for a drink when the festival is on though. Sat next to Tim Rice in a restaurant last year and heard him moaning about some £80 plumbing job to his companion. He must have enough cash to buy his own moon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bold Rover Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 12 hours ago, Shandon Par said: moaning about some £80 plumbing job to his companion. Gender reassignment thread for this pish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Stewart Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 The Room is apparently not being screened this year. The Fringe can get fucked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Skidmarks Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 20 minutes ago, J_Stewart said: The Room is apparently not being screened this year. The Fringe can get fucked. J_Stewart You're tearing me apart! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drs Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Oh hi Mark. Booked my annual outing yesterday - 6 shows, 1 day. Have to say its the first time in years I've not found anything jumping off the screen at me in the way that last year was based around my one and only chance of ever seeing Radio Active live. This year it does all seem a bit meh! Like to mix things up so this year its a couple of plays, two stand ups (including finally seeing Nick Revell about 25 years after first hearing him on Radio 4), one speech based event and some cabaret to round off the day. ...and after last years shite, no musicals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Minertaur Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 I'm heading down on Friday for this but there's not really any shows leaping out at me. A day spent in the boozer it looks like! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostin' Kev Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 There'll be plenty of free comedy in the old town. White Horse on the Mile is a decent place that has shows in the back room and always has timetables for the all the fringe freebies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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