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The Portobello Comedy Night Fringe Special
The fantastic Patrick Monahan headlines another epic night of comedy supported by at least 4 excellent acts fresh from the Edinburgh Fringe plus a top notch MC.
'A star-in-the-making'
Daily Telegraph
'Twinkle-toed, mischievousMonahan raised the roof.'
The Sun
'Bright young talenthigh energy and conviction, his material is great; he's going to go far.'
Sunday Times
'This gifted livewire commands the stage with a mix of wit and force of personality.'
Evening Standard Bruce Dessau
EDINBURGH FESTIVALS MAGAZINE
'Charismatic and positive'
www.theedinburghreporter.com
Monahan possesses the rare ability to be hilarious without being outrageous.
THREE WEEKS
There isnt a comic quite like him and his hugs alone are worth the price of admission.
www.thenewcurrent.co.uk
With the fabulous MARY BOURKE (MC)
” The headliner by comparIson shines out like an emerald in a cowpat .A softly spoken irish women with an erudite wit and a veterans delivery . I hope the young competition entrants were chastened and inspired by seeing her “. – East anglian Daily Times
“Intelligent comedy that’s also feriously funny …..Ms Bourke combines a natural charisma with some very well crafted clever material ” THE IRISH WORLD
“Catch her act before she becomes a (complete and utter ) cult ” WILLIAM COOK THE GUARDIAN
“One of the best female stand ups I’ve seen recently ” THE STAGE
And featuring the brilliant JJ WHITEHEAD
“A genuine gift for saying the most outrageous things in the most disarmingly charming fashion” – John Coulbourn, Toronto Sun”
“Exudes a positive desire to entertain. More so than the visceral style we’ve become accustomed to on the circuit.” – The List
“Blistering… hysterical… the audience lap up every word” – Metro
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'A star-in-the-making'
Daily Telegraph
'Twinkle-toed, mischievousMonahan raised the roof.'
The Sun
'Bright young talenthigh energy and conviction, his material is great; he's going to go far.'
Sunday Times
'This gifted livewire commands the stage with a mix of wit and force of personality.'
Evening Standard Bruce Dessau
EDINBURGH FESTIVALS MAGAZINE
'Charismatic and positive'
www.theedinburghreporter.com
Monahan possesses the rare ability to be hilarious without being outrageous.
THREE WEEKS
There isnt a comic quite like him and his hugs alone are worth the price of admission.
www.thenewcurrent.co.uk
With the fabulous MARY BOURKE (MC)
” The headliner by comparIson shines out like an emerald in a cowpat .A softly spoken irish women with an erudite wit and a veterans delivery . I hope the young competition entrants were chastened and inspired by seeing her “. – East anglian Daily Times
“Intelligent comedy that’s also feriously funny …..Ms Bourke combines a natural charisma with some very well crafted clever material ” THE IRISH WORLD
“Catch her act before she becomes a (complete and utter ) cult ” WILLIAM COOK THE GUARDIAN
“One of the best female stand ups I’ve seen recently ” THE STAGE
And featuring the brilliant JJ WHITEHEAD
“A genuine gift for saying the most outrageous things in the most disarmingly charming fashion” – John Coulbourn, Toronto Sun”
“Exudes a positive desire to entertain. More so than the visceral style we’ve become accustomed to on the circuit.” – The List
“Blistering… hysterical… the audience lap up every word” – Metro
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Starts 8pm Tickets £15
Available from portyfringespecial2024.bpt.me/ or Cove at 250 Portobello High Street.
Available from portyfringespecial2024.bpt.me/ or Cove at 250 Portobello High Street.
Beach Lane Social Club, 7-9 Figgate Street, Edinburgh, Edinburgh County EH15 1HL
Fri 16 August