Issue #20 - Thursday 25th August - FREE

nine fosters comedy award nominations have been bestowed upon pleasance acts

9 NOMINATIONS

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Best Comedy Show

Best Newcomer

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Centre photos, clockwise from top: Adam Riches by Idil Sukan, Josie Long by Idil Sukan, Nick Helm by Idil Sukan and Chris Ramsey.

Bottom right photos, clockwise from top left: Hannibal Buress by Idil Sukan, Humphrey Ker by Idil Sukan, Holly Walsh, Thom Tuck by Idil Sukan and Josh Widdicombe.

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“This has been a phenomenal year for Comedy across the board at the Fringe,” said Ryan Taylor, comedy programmer for Pleasance. “I am so proud that the amazingly diverse comedy talent that we have at Pleasance has been recognised by the Fosters Edinburgh Comedy Awards judges with so many of the nominees coming from Pleasance. I wish all the best to all the nominees.”

Les enfants terribLes are Proud to announce…

The Wright Brothers, Pleasance Courtyard, 5-27 Aug 13:30

1) New frINge AwArd The Les enfants Terribles Awardwho for?New companies producing original work, wishing to perform at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.why?Oliver Lansley set up Les Enfants Terribles ten years ago “with no money, no connections and no idea what I was doing.” Now he wishes this award “to reward people for their artistic merit and ambition, putting the focus very much on the practical aptitude of creating theatre as opposed to the often long winded and administrative process of finding funding.”how?By offering a cash injection of £1000, setting up a guaranteed slot at Pleasance Edinburgh and providing mentoring and support. Appplications will be accepted from 1st September, then five shortlisted companies will be notified in December. In early 2012 a winner will be selected by judges from a showcase of those five. For application details email info@lesenfantsteribles.co.uk

2) LAuNch collected Plays bookA company with such momentum as Les Enfants Terribles occasionally needs to take stock of their art and progress. Followers, fans and the curious will be delighted, then, with this new publication. collected plays compiles The Terrible Infants (2007), Ernest and the Pale Moon (2008) and The Vaudevillains (2011), each play featuring a specially-written introduction. The beautifully presented book additionally features documentation of the company’s path so far, detailed production photography (design being so integral to the company’s work) and original design sketches. Oliver Lansley: Les Enfants Terribles; Collected Plays will be launched at 11am this Friday 26th in Brooke’s Bar, Pleasance Dome. The book is available now at bookstores and online.

3) reTurN of The InfantThe Infant, which premiered here at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, returns to Pleasance for a full run. The play, dealing with paranoia, intimidation and suspicion, has been re-staged in the now inimitable Les Enfants Terribles visual style.

The Infant, Pleasance Courtyard, 3-29 Aug 14:35

in defence of... aViationNowadays you’ve got to be

conscious of your carbon footprint in the sky. Flying has come under fire for its detrimental effect on the planet with flights so common place that they number approximately 80,000 commercial flights a day.

The problem is that we take for granted not only the environmental effect, but the skill that it takes to put an aircraft in the air. Perhaps we’d rather not think about it as our plane takes off and we tell ourselves not to question how something so big could seemingly defy gravity.

Come and rediscover the inspiring achievement of Orville and Wilbur

Wright. the wright brothers is a two-man show which demonstrates the skill and passion that produced the first ever flight.

The world thought the problem of flight was too great for one man - but Orville and Wilbur were brothers and they needed both Wilbur’s mathematical mind and Orville’s passionate daring to achieve the impossible. The Wright Brothers is sure to renew your appreciation of flight.

So next time you’re boarding a plane, you can be glad it’s no longer powered by bike chains – but instead appreciate the great minds of Orville and Wilbur who taught the world to fly.

@ThePleasance#pleztimes

RT @pyjamasmithMajor congratulations to the NINE (that’s right, NINE) @ThePleasance acts nominated for the comedy awards this year! Wahooooooooooooooooooo!

RT @NoiseNextDoor: Perennial TNND faves @CleverPeter are doing a Best Of Show tonight, 945pm at @ThePleasance. Go. Or you’re an enemy of laughter. #edfringe

RT @FresherMusical: We’ll be appearing at the MTM awards today and Pick of The Fringe tomorrow (1.00 @ThePleasance Courtyard) #edfringe

RT @pearsejames: Off into town to do the first of a hat trick of @AmusedMoose showcases @ThePleasance Down 4pm... #EdFringe

coMic Genius: Al MurrAy, hArry hill, jenny eclAir, russell brAnd

Have you seen the screen? The one in the courtyard. The one that, when you stand in front of it, reflects an image of yourself with some hilarious comic additions – enormous glasses, Russell Brand hair, a zany hat…

The comic Genius application, developed by the UK’s leading Augmented Reality (‘AR’ – ie. Technology interacting directly with a live video feed [ie. Really clever stuff on your phone]) company, is now also available on the App Store for iPhone4, iPod touch and iPad2.

Featuring a number of well known British comedy greats, All Murray, Harry Hill, Jenny Éclair and Russell Brand, the App flicks between its various phases for constant suspense. Favourite photo snaps can be saved, shared, Facebooked and emailed.

Download this great App from iTunes or the App Store today.

PreSeNTed bY ONe Of Our cOMedY AcTS ANd feATurINg TheIr SPecIAL gueSTS, INcLudINg:Joe Lycett, Matthew Crosby from Pappy’s, Jeff Leach, Katherine Ryan, Tom Price, Dan Clark, Kate Copstick and a regular daily message from Angelos Epithemiou. TOdAY (Thurs)Peacock + Gamble + Jigsaw + Karaoke Circus

TOMOrrOw (fri) Ants, Banjax + Adam Riches

Above: Will Sawney as Harry Hill, Below: The Comic Genius App

FUNDRAISING FOR THE PLEASANCEYou can support us in a number of ways:

2. Become part of “Pleasance History”We would be delighted if you joined our celebrity alumni on this extraordinary 231-ft long ‘Bayeux-esque Tapestry’, charting the history of the world according to the Pleasance. You will also receive a very beautiful portrait. All we need is a passport photo! And if you don’t have one immediately, it doesn’t matter, because you can always send it to us later!

3. Simply donate your own amountTEXT: plez33 to 70070(for any amount up to £10)

BY TELEPHONE: Please call us on 0207 619 6868

ONLINE: Please visit www.pleasance. co.uk/islington/support-us

IN PERSON: Complete the Gift Aid form on the back of the Fundraising leaflet and drop it into Reception at any of our box offices in Edinburgh and London, or pop it in the post.

1. Adopt a Pleasance cobblestoneFamous for its cobbled courtyards, the Pleasance is the bedrock of great theatre and comedy. You can look after these very foundations by adopting your own pet cobblestone! We promise to provide you with regular updates on how it’s getting along.

thursday 25th

Please note that all line-ups are subject to change. Check the Box Office for the latest information.

AfTer hOurSPleasance Dome 00:40GORDON SOUTHERN

ABANDOMAN HENNING WEHN

TOM PRICE PAUL McCAFFREY

AMuSed MOOSe cOMedY AwArd ShOwcASePleasance Dome 16:00

GARETH RICHARDSMAFF BROWN

CAROLINE MABEYROMESH RANGANATHAN

PEARSE JAMESED CARUANA

ArThur SMITh’S PISSed-uP chAT ShOw

Pleasance Dome 21:40PHIL JUPITUS & ANDY SMART

DANA ALExANDERCHRIS BRADLEY

chOrTLe PreSeNTS: fAST frINge

Pleasance Dome 18:40SUSAN CALMAN - MCANYONE FOR TENNIS?

KERRY GODLIMANJAMES ACASTER

TOM PRICERICHARD GADD

HAL SPARKSSTU LAWS

JOE LYCETTTHE AWKWARD SILENCE

STUART ‘THE BRAND’ BAGGSAVA VIDAL

NIKKI LYNN KATT

STOrYTeLLer’S cLubPleasance Courtyard 22:00

‘I HATE MY JOB’: GEMMA WHELAN

The ShOwcASe ShOwPleasance Courtyard 13:10

MC – SUSAN MURRAY, LEE CAMP,

GARETH RICHARDS, JEFF LEACH,

ANDREW BIRD