MERV's  TUESDAY  11th  SHOW
Where: Venue 17
When: 1.00pm - 2.30pm
Price: £11.00 / £10.00 concs

MUSIC

Helen

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Fringe favourite previously known as Patti Plinko. Helene is greatly loved and famed for her stage performances, smoldering raw vocals and devilish personality. Her music has been described as a modern eclectic mix of jazz, chanson and swing junk guitar. Her voice uniquely her own, with flirting echoes of Fitzgerald, and the street spirit of Piaf. Helene has appeared at many leading concert halls and festivals including the Royal Albert Hall and British Film Institute. A rare musical magic and personality that will seduce everyone in the room. ‘Unmissable!’ (Time Out, London). ‘A mesmerising talent!’ (Stage).

COMEDY

Scott Bennett: About a Roy
Award-winning comedian Scott Bennett - 'Naturally hilarious' **** (BroadwayBaby.com), ‘observational comedy with everyman appeal’ (Steve Bennett, Chortle.co.uk) - presents his eagerly awaited debut show. Roy, his father, is the ultimate Yorkshireman. In a show packed with hilarious jokes and stories, you'll learn all about him - from family holidays, to his novel approach to visiting a Sunday carvery. One of the fastest-rising stars of the stand-up circuit and an English Comedian of the Year runner-up. Buy a ticket to guarantee entry or pay what you want at the venue!

THEATRE

To Kill a Machine

To Kill a Machine: an empowering and heartbreaking play telling the real story of war-time code breaker Alan Turing. A man guilty only of knowledge, homosexuality and refusing to live a lie, who was turned into a hero, vilified for his sexuality and suicide and resurrected to hero after his death. The play examines his pioneering work considering whether a machine could think. The play asks the question what then is the difference between a human and a machine? And if a human is prevented from thinking, does he then become a machine?

COMEDY

Dave Griffiths: C U in Court

One comedian's hilarious battle with French Connection (FCUK) for the right to wear his CNUT t-shirt on stage. An incredible exposé of the hypocrisy of giant corporations by a man with an HND in tourism. Directed by John Gordillo. Following two sell-out runs, these are the final UK dates before the documentary based on the show is released in September. ‘Hilarious’ (ThreeWeeks). 'Love your story, huge congrats my friend ' (Mark Thomas). ‘Fcuking Brilliant’ (Hal Cruttenden). 'One of the best shows I’ve seen ... you need to see it' **** (Punchline-Comedy.com). 'Remarkable' **** (BroadwayBaby.com).

THEATRE

Dorian Gray

In a desperate bid to maintain his youthful beauty, and experience all the pleasures the world has to offer, Dorian sells his soul, setting himself on a path of lavish debauchery and secret sin from which there may be no coming back… Following their sell-out 2014 debut, Incognito return to the Fringe to conjure a darkly satirical and physically playful take on Wilde’s gothic fable. 125 years after first scandalising the world, this new adaptation questions our obsessive modern idolisation of youth and beauty. ‘Spectacular…one of the most exciting productions of the 2014 Edinburgh Fringe Festival’ (Huffington Post).

COMEDY

The Thinking Drinkers Guide to the Legends of Liquor

The ideal aperitif to your Edinburgh evening. Slide onto the bar stool of discovery and enjoy five free drinks whilst exploring the liquid lives of history's most extraordinary elbow-benders. Roosevelt, Dorothy Parker, Andre the Giant and Jesus Christ star in this award-winning show from two highly acclaimed drinks experts, whose performances have sold out at the Fringe and at London's Soho Theatre since 2011. ‘Terrific. And in these austere times, it has to be the best value for money in town' **** (Scotsman). 'Funny. Genuinely fascinating' **** (Edinburgh Evening News).

DANCE/CIRCUS

Siro-A

Funny, daring and unique, Siro-A explodes the barriers between theatre, dance, technology and music to create a visual sensation on a whole new frequency. Japan’s answer to the Blue Man Group. Fun for all the family! 'A mind blowing show' **** (Metro). 'Amusing and visually impressive ... quality family entertainment' **** (ThreeWeeks). 'Mesmerising' ***** (Daily Star).

HOST

MERVYN STUTTER

“Mervyn Stutter is very very good as compere of this chat show; for to make such a showcase work requires skill, talent and quick reactions. Stutter works the crowd like the showman he is. Excellent…really, really good.”
The Observer
“Mervyn Stutter is very very good as compere of this chat show; for to make such a showcase work requires skill, talent and quick reactions. Stutter works the crowd like the showman he is. Excellent…really, really good.”
The Observer