Download Pleasance Comedy Legends Booklet

• TRACKLIST •
1)
Tim FitzHigham
Charlie Hartill and His Letter to the Bank.
2)
Simon Amstell
Grandpa’s Party.
3)
Miranda Hart
Eavesdropping and Parents.
4)
Ross Noble
Handshake.
5)
David Baddiel
Heckles and Fame.
6)
David O’Doherty
Life.
7)
Frank Skinner
Observational Comedy.
8)
Ed Byrne
Blokes.
9)
Jason Manford
Call Centres.
10) Janey Godley
Married and 52.
11) John Bishop
Teenagers.
12) Richard Herring
Potatoes.
13) Graham Norton
Cows.
14) Mackenzie Crook
Mr Bagshaw.
15) John Shuttleworth
Can’t Go Back to Savoury Now.
16) Mark Watson
Children.
17) Evelyn Mok
Let Me Introduce Myself.
18) John Hegley
Armadillo.
19) Danny Bhoy
Noah’s Ark.
20) Andre Vincent
Patron Saints.
21) Terry Alderton
Would Ya?
22) David Elms
Phonetic Love.
23) Lou Sanders
Embarrassment.
24) Adam Riches
Mastermind.
25)Pappy’s
Gloves.
26) Chris Turner
The British.
27) Brett Goldstein
Misogyny.
28) Doc Brown
Everybody’s Racist.
29) Tony Law
Space.
30) Boothby Graffoe
Alphabet Song.
• THE PLEASANCE THEATRE TRUST •
The Pleasance was founded in Edinburgh in 1985 to present, support and develop the very best talent at
the world’s largest international Arts Festival, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. In 1995, in order to continue
developing the work it was supporting on the Fringe, the Pleasance built two theatres in Islington, North
London.
As a registered charity in England, Wales and Scotland, The Pleasance Theatre Trust has created a powerful
platform from which we can discover, nurture and support the best new talent from around the world.
Promoters, theatre and festival managers from throughout the UK and around the world come to the
Pleasance looking for productions.
The Pleasance receives no public subsidy and all revenue generated is reinvested back into future festivals
and the London development programme.
The Pleasance has a spirit of artistic possibility, of youthful enterprise (whatever your age), of good humour
and of celebration. The Pleasance embraces new ideas and invention.
With 26 performing spaces in Edinburgh and London, ranging from 50 – 750 seats, the Pleasance has been
able to present artists at the pinnacle of their careers alongside those just beginning.
“
I was 18 when I first came to the Pleasance, they gave me a break through
the Charlie Comedy Reserve. Without the Pleasance finding ways to bring
new talent to the Fringe, the festival wouldn’t be quite the same.
JACK WHITEHALL
”
• THE PLEASANCE COURTYARD •
Probably the most famous venue in Edinburgh, for many the Pleasance Courtyard is the very heart of the
Fringe and few people leave the city without at least one visit, whether it be for theatre, comedy, children’s
shows, or simply to take in the irresistible atmosphere.
Surrounding the famous cobbled squares and overlooking the picturesque Arthur’s Seat, the Courtyard
houses 17 performance spaces, 6 bars and 3 cafés. Open from 10am until late into the night, it is one of the
only venues to offer the true festival day out.
On any given day visitors are likely to be brushing shoulders with a mix of journalists, broadcasters, upand-coming performers and world-famous stars, whilst they consider seeing one of the 200 shows that
may take place each day.
• THE PLEASANCE DOME •
The Pleasance Dome opened in 2000 and since that time it has inspired the arrival and growth of other
venues in Bristo Square. This is now the central hub of the entire Festival.
The Dome’s 5 performance spaces surround a central atrium and palm court. As evening falls the space is
transformed into one of the festival’s busiest nightspots, with live shows, music, food and drink keeping
the crowds buzzing until 5am.
The Dome is also home to the infamous Brooke’s Club, the original VIP bar of the festival. Performers, press
and industry professionals share the exclusive membership, with the stars of tomorrow doing deals over
a beer and game of pool.
• BE INSPIRED... •
Artist’s impression of Pleasance Islington
To build on their great success, and ensure that they can continue to support, encourage and develop the
work and skills of even more young people, the Pleasance continues to invest.
In 2010 the Pleasance opened a creative workspace next door to the theatre to develop the work of the
local community in Islington and Edinburgh, the Fringe, London and regional theatre, and the arts industry
nationwide.
• CHARLIE HARTILL SPECIAL RESERVE •
Established in 2004 in memory of Charlie Hartill, this designated fund created by the Pleasance provides
complete financial support to artists and companies wishing to perform at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
11 years on, this fund has directly supported 10 theatre companies including PIT and Invertigo alongside
44 new comedians, including Jack Whitehall, BAFTA winner Daniel Rigby, 2014 Comedy Award winner
John Kearns, Daniel Simonsen and Holly Walsh.
Since it started, this fund has provided over £115,000 worth of subsidy for both productions and individual
artists.
• YOUNG PLEASANCE •
Right at the very heart of the Trust is our award
winning theatre company The Young Pleasance.
Founded in 1995 dedicated to offering dynamic,
excellent and inclusive theatrical opportunities to
young people up to the age of 21. It is based at the
Pleasance Islington where the company regularly
performs, together with an annual production at the
Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Children from the local
community and throughout London, participate
in and experience theatre-making of the highest
professional standards through workshops, projects
and large-scale productions.
Young Pleasance annually sponsors young people,
who otherwise would be unable to take part, to
rehearse and perform in Edinburgh.
“
Young Pleasance is extraordinary
BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE
”
• SOME PLEASANCE HIGHLIGHTS •
1998
1985
• The Bodgers : Edinburgh
Comedy Award Nominee
• David Baddiel
• Jason Byrne
• Paul Merton
• Peter Kay
• English Shakespeare Company
1999
1997
• The Mighty Boosh
• Omid Djalili
• Rich Hall
• The Steven Berkoff Company
1986
• Nola Rae MBE & John Mowat
1987
• Alistair McGowan
• Mitchell & Webb
• Hoipolloi
1996
• Mark Steel
• Mervyn Stutter
1988
• Miles and Millner
• Jo Brand
• Armstrong & Miller :
Edinburgh Comedy Award
Best Comedy Show Nominee
• The League of Gentlemen :
Winner of the Edinburgh
Comedy Award Best Show
1995
1989
• The Reduced Shakespeare
Company
• Arthur Smith & Caroline
Quentin (The Live Bedshow):
Edinburgh Comedy Award
Best Comedy Show Nominee
• Cambridge Footlights
• Dylan Moran
• Tim Vine
• Graham Norton
• Sean Lock & Bill Bailey
1990
1993
• Al Murray
• Harry Hill
• Jenny Éclair
1991
• Paines Plough :
“The lifeblood of the UK’s
theatre ecosystem” THE
GUARDIAN
• Dillie Keane
2000
• Brendon Burns
• Andy Parsons
• Mackenzie Crook
• Puppetry of the Penis
2001
• Dead Ringers
• Adam Hills
• Ross Noble
• Dara Ó Briain
• Joan Rivers
• Kneehigh Theatre
2002
1994
• Theatre de Complicite
• Steve Coogan & Frank Skinner
2009
• Kevin Bridges :
Edinburgh Comedy Award
Best Newcomer Nominee
• Gecko Theatre (The
Overcoat)
2008
• Tim Minchin
• Stefan Golaszewski Speaks
About The Girl He Once Loved :
Fringe First Winner
2007
• Les Enfants Terribles
(The Terrible Infants) :
“Captivating” THE STAGE
• NIE :
“The exceptional ensemble
combines exquisite, highly
physical acting and wonderfully
integrated live music...”
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH
• Bo Burnham
• National Theatre of Scotland
(Beautiful Burnout) :
“All of the ingredients of a
knock-out hit”
HHHH THE INDEPENDENT
• Greg Davis
2011
• Julian Sands, directed by
John Malkovich (A Celebration
of Harold Pinter) :
• Steven Berkoff (Oedipus) :
“The bravest, most exciting and
moving Greek tragedy in years”
HHHH SUNDAY TIMES
2012
• The Boy With Tape on His Face
• The Two Worlds of Charlie F
• Miriam Margolyes
2006
• Miranda Hart
• Alan Carr
• Russell Kane
• Simon Amstell
2003
• John Bishop
• Michael McIntyre
• Jimmy Carr
• Reginald D Hunter
2005
• Jason Manford
• Rhod Gilbert : Edinburgh
Comedy Award Best
Newcomer Nominee
• We Are Klang
1992
• Dum Show: Coogan, Herring,
Lee, Marber & Munnery
2010
2004
• Russell Howard
• Tim Key
2013
• BLAM :
HHHHH EDINBURGH EVENING
NEWS, THE SCOTSMAN,
THE INDEPENDENT, THE LIST,
BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE
2014
Pleasance celebrates 30 years
on the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
• AWARDS •
In the last 30 years, the Pleasance has hosted the prestigious Edinburgh Comedy Award (formerly the
Perrier Award) 16 times and hosted over 50 Fringe First winning plays.
From our award nominations in 2014, Pleasance’s winners included:
Stage Award ● Awards for Acting Excellence Winner ● Pat Moylan Production ● Beowulf: The Blockbuster
Total Theatre ● Shows by an Emerging Company/Artist Winner ● Touretteshero ● Backstage in Biscuit Land
The Musical Theatre Network Awards 2014 ● Bucket Club/Farnham Maltings/Pleasance Theatre/Colchester
Arts Centre/Escalator East to Edinburgh ● Lorraine & Alan
Fringe First ● Unbound Productions ● Travesti
NSDF Emerging Artist Award ● Lost Watch ● KATE
Comedy Award Best Newcomer ● Alex Edelman
• THANKS FOR READING •
The Pleasance has been presenting the very best
comedy and theatre at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
for the past 30 years. Comedy Legends is a selection
of just some of the comedians who have joined us
for the festival over the years.
This album is released in order to raise money for
the Pleasance’s Charlie Hartill Special Reserve, a
fund that over the past 10 years has supported the
best new comedy and theatre at the Festival. We
hope you enjoy it!
Director
Anthony Alderson
General Manager
Hamish Morrow
Pleasance Theatre Trust is a registered charity in
England, Wales and Scotland. Charity Numbers
1050944 and SC043237.
Anthony Alderson Director/CEO
2005 - Current
Christopher Richardson Founder & Director
1985 - 2005
Board of Trustees
Rowan Atkinson
Chairman 1995 - 2000
Jeremy Lucas
Chairman Current
Andrew Leigh
David Johnson
Richard House
Chairman of
Pleasance Futures
Piers Torday
John Faulkner
Secretary
Young Pleasance
Tim NortonDirector
Kathryn Norton-Smith Director
• CREDITS •
Produced by: Al Lorraine, Richard Melvin, Dabster Productions.
Lizzie Haws and Ryan Taylor, Pleasance Theatre Trust.
Graham Norton - Cows. Courtesy of Mr Norton and Troika Talent.
Editing and Mastering: Al Lorraine, Dabster Productions.
Mackenzie Crook - Mr Bagshaw. Courtesy of Mr Crook and Lisa Thomas
Management.
Design: Sam Smith, Pleasance Theatre Trust.
John Shuttleworth - Can’t Go Back to Savoury Now. Courtesy of Mr Fellows.
Hello to: Jason Isaacs.
Mark Watson - Children. Courtesy of Mr Watson and Christian Knowles
Productions.
With heartfelt thanks to all contributors, audiences and passers by who have
made the Edinburgh Festival Fringe a joy for the last thirty years.
www.pleasance.co.uk
Tim FitzHigham - Charlie Hartill and His Letter to the Bank. Courtesy of Mr
FitzHigham and PBJ Management. In loving memory of Mr Hartill.
Evelyn Mok - Let Me Introduce Myself - Courtesy of Ms Mok and UTC Artist
Management.
John Hegley - Armadillo. Courtesy of Mr Hegley and Dave Greenfield.
Danny Bhoy - Noah’s Ark. Courtesy of Mr Bhoy and Lisa Thomas Management.
Simon Amstell - Grandpa’s Party. Courtesy of Mr Amstell and KBJ Management.
Andre Vincent - Patron Saints. Courtesy of Mr Vincent and Tim Payne.
Miranda Hart - Eavesdropping and Parents. Courtesy of Ms Hart and Troika
Talent.
Terry Alderton - Would Ya? Courtesy of Mr Alderton and Tim Payne.
Ross Noble - Handshake. Courtesy of Mr Noble and PBJ Management.
David Baddiel - Heckles and Fame. Courtesy of Mr Baddiel and Avalon
Management.
David O’Doherty - Life. Courtesy of Mr O‘Doherty and Mr P Bardon.
Frank Skinner - Observational Comedy. Courtesy of Mr Skinner and Avalon
Management.
Ed Byrne - Blokes. Courtesy of Mr Byrne and Vivienne Smith Management.
Jason Manford - Call Centres. Courtesy of Mr Manford and Lisa Thomas
Management.
Janey Godley - Married and 52. Courtesy of Ms Godley.
John Bishop - Teenagers. Courtesy of Mr Bishop and Lisa Thomas Management.
Richard Herring - Potatoes. Courtesy of Mr Herring and Avalon Management.
David Elms - Phonetic Love. Courtesy of Mr Elms and James Grant Group.
Lou Sanders - Embarrassment. Courtesy of Ms Sanders.
Adam Riches - Mastermind. Courtesy of Mr Riches, featuring Cariad Lloyd and
Jim Johnson with kind permission.
Pappy’s - Gloves. Courtesy of Mr Crosby, Mr Clark & Mr Parry and Lisa Thomas
Management.
Chris Turner - The British. Courtesy of Mr Turner.
Brett Goldstein - Misogyny. Courtesy of Mr Goldstein and Dawn Sedgwick
Management.
Doc Brown - Everybody’s Racist. Courtesy of Mr Brown and United Agents.
Tony Law - Space. Courtesy of Mr Law and DAA Management.
Boothby Graffoe - Alphabet Song. Courtesy of Mr Graffoe and Makin Projects.