SHOW DATES - AUGUST 2016
WHAT is this show?
The Edinburgh Fringe can be a daunting place. So many shows available, how do you know what is good and what is bad?
"Have you seen anything good?"
Mervyn Stutter's legendary 'Pick of the Fringe' showcases have been helping answer this question for over twenty years.
Every day Mervyn and his team of arts professionals carefully research the Fringe and each day seven different shows are invited to perform a five minute extract from their show after which they are interviewed by Mervyn. This gives a true flavour of each show plus some interesting background information about the performers and companies. With these insights, you can confidently pick the shows you liked and then go and see them.
Merv’s daily showcase is unique as it covers all the genres of performance: Theatre, Comedy, Cabaret, Music, and Dance. All-in-all it is a packed 90 minute lunchtime extravaganza!
"Have you seen anything good?"
Mervyn Stutter's legendary 'Pick of the Fringe' showcases have been helping answer this question for over twenty years.
Every day Mervyn and his team of arts professionals carefully research the Fringe and each day seven different shows are invited to perform a five minute extract from their show after which they are interviewed by Mervyn. This gives a true flavour of each show plus some interesting background information about the performers and companies. With these insights, you can confidently pick the shows you liked and then go and see them.
Merv’s daily showcase is unique as it covers all the genres of performance: Theatre, Comedy, Cabaret, Music, and Dance. All-in-all it is a packed 90 minute lunchtime extravaganza!
“Mervyn’s show and his annual Spirit of the Fringe Awards are a worthwhile reminder of what the Fringe was initially for.”
Stewart Lee
“From modest beginnings Mervyn has created a Fringe institution”
Nicholas Parsons
“A vibrant, stimulating showcase of talent.”
The Scotsman
Stewart Lee
“From modest beginnings Mervyn has created a Fringe institution”
Nicholas Parsons
“A vibrant, stimulating showcase of talent.”
The Scotsman
'It's like the
ROYAL VARIETY SHOW
of the Fringe'
ROYAL VARIETY SHOW
of the Fringe'
WHEN is it on?
Dates:
Show time: 1pm - 2.30pm
Show time: 1pm - 2.30pm
The show is on at 1pm everyday bar three days. We start bang on 1pm so please don't be late. Thanks.
WHERE's the venue?
Gilded Balloon
Debating Hall
Venue 14
Debating Hall
Venue 14
We're over the other side of town from the Castle at the Gilded Balloon Debating Hall at Teviot Square.
HOW MUCH are tickets?
Over the 25 years of doing this show we have kept the prices as competitive as we can. We think we've done it again this year with our top price of only £8 per hour*!
* Remember, it is a 90 minute show, not an hour!
* Remember, it is a 90 minute show, not an hour!
Sun-Fri: £11
Sat: £12
Sat: £12
Box Office: 0131-623-3030
WHAT is this show?
The Edinburgh Fringe can be a daunting place. So many shows available, how do you know what is good and what is bad?
"Have you seen anything good?"
Mervyn Stutter's legendary 'Pick of the Fringe' showcases have been helping answer this question for over twenty years.
Every day Mervyn and his team of arts professionals carefully research the Fringe and each day seven different shows are invited to perform a five minute extract from their show after which they are interviewed by Mervyn. This gives a true flavour of each show plus some interesting background information about the performers and companies. With these insights, you can confidently pick the shows you liked and then go and see them.
Merv’s daily showcase is unique as it covers all the genres of performance: Theatre, Comedy, Cabaret, Music, and Dance. All-in-all it is a packed 90 minute lunchtime extravaganza!
"Have you seen anything good?"
Mervyn Stutter's legendary 'Pick of the Fringe' showcases have been helping answer this question for over twenty years.
Every day Mervyn and his team of arts professionals carefully research the Fringe and each day seven different shows are invited to perform a five minute extract from their show after which they are interviewed by Mervyn. This gives a true flavour of each show plus some interesting background information about the performers and companies. With these insights, you can confidently pick the shows you liked and then go and see them.
Merv’s daily showcase is unique as it covers all the genres of performance: Theatre, Comedy, Cabaret, Music, and Dance. All-in-all it is a packed 90 minute lunchtime extravaganza!
“Mervyn’s show and his annual Spirit of the Fringe Awards are a worthwhile reminder of what the Fringe was initially for.”
Stewart Lee
“From modest beginnings Mervyn has created a Fringe institution”
Nicholas Parsons
“A vibrant, stimulating showcase of talent.”
The Scotsman
“Copied but never equalled... Hosted by the Fringe Overlord Mervyn Stutter.
A brilliant compere.”
Three Weeks
Stewart Lee
“From modest beginnings Mervyn has created a Fringe institution”
Nicholas Parsons
“A vibrant, stimulating showcase of talent.”
The Scotsman
“Copied but never equalled... Hosted by the Fringe Overlord Mervyn Stutter.
A brilliant compere.”
Three Weeks
WHEN is it on?
Dates: Aug 8th - 30th
(not 12th, 18th, or 25th)
Show time: 1pm - 2.30pm
(not 12th, 18th, or 25th)
Show time: 1pm - 2.30pm
The show is on at 1pm everyday bar three days. We start bang on 1pm so please don't be late. Thanks.
WHERE's the venue?
Assembly
George Square Studio 3
Venue 17
George Square Studio 3
Venue 17
We're over the other side of town from the Castle at Assembly George Square, Studio 3.
A fantastic venue - every seat is a winner!
A fantastic venue - every seat is a winner!
HOW MUCH are tickets?
Weekdays: £11 / £10 concs
Sundays: £11 (no concs)
Saturdays: £12 (no concs)
Sundays: £11 (no concs)
Saturdays: £12 (no concs)
Over the 23 years of doing this show we have kept the prices as competitive as we can. We think we've done it again this year with our top price of only £8 per hour*!
* Remember, it is a 90 minute show, not an hour!
* Remember, it is a 90 minute show, not an hour!
Box Office: 0131-623-3030
PICK A SHOW
- Saturday 6th August
- Sunday 7th August
- Monday 8th August
- Tuesday 9th August
- Wednesday 10th August
- Thursday 11th August
- Friday 12th August
- Saturday 13th August
- Sunday 14th August
- Monday 15th August
- Tuesday 16th August
- Wednesday 17th August
- Thursday 18th August
- Friday 19th August
- Saturday 20th August
- Sunday 21st August
- Monday 22nd August
- Tuesday 23rd August
- Wednesday 24th August
- Thursday 25th August
- Friday 26th August
- Saturday 27th August
- Sunday 28th August
For the uninitiated, a short video of Mervyn explaining the show
