Ben Goldsmith: CrimeLandTown
Comedy (character comedy, alternative comedy)
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Venue 288Just the Tonic at The Mash House - Just the Snifter Room
- 17:55
- Aug 25
- 1 hour
- Country: United Kingdom - England
- Group: Ben Goldsmith
- Warnings and additional info: Audience participation, Strong language/swearing, Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry ot Pay What You Want at the venue.
- Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
- Policy applies to: Children under 2 years
Description
CrimeLandTown is an affectionate one-man character comedy spoof of the Italian-American gangster epic. It's a story of a mafia heist, told by a bar singer who always wanted to be a wiseguy, but never made the grade. It's a daft narrative about ambition, failure and Frank Sinatra. Like Goodfellas, but really dumb. Ben has been heard on BBC Radio, and sold out shows at the Camden, Prague and Edinburgh Fringes. Nominated for two awards at LA's IndieX Film Festival. 'Slick, funny. Confident ridiculousness' (TheSpyInTheStalls.com). 'Fantastic... Hilarious' (LitteLarkOfLondon.com).Please note that while all media gallery content is provided by verified members of the event, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society does not review or approve this content before it is posted. Reports of inappropriate content or copyright infringement can be directed to [email protected].
General venue access
- Accessible entry: The main entrance is accessed either via an alley and some steps (appximately 20) from Cowgate or from an alley and steps down (approximately 15) from Guthrie St. Once in the venue, this space is accessed vias approximately 20 stairs
- Stairs: 20+
Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible
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Jacob Russell 20 days ago
Top three of the best shows watched at the fringe this year. An excellent comedy by an excellent comedian.
Audience Member 21 days ago
It's like seeing a piece of the West End in Edinburgh! Ben Goldsmith is talented, funny and fully committed to the characters!!
Robin Smith 22 days ago
Brilliant work from Ben, a tour de force - a show that fully submerged the audience in all things Mafia - no crime or gangster film or novel goes unpulped. Great audience reaction to an all action show. Goldsmith darts about, the show if full of energy, costume changes, well realised characters, with their own distinct voices and motivations. The crowd work exceptionally funny. You’ll be chuckling about this long after the lights come up. You want fun, funny, silly then this is an offer you can’t refuse. Contains Comedy Gold
Chris Russell 22 days ago
What a really enjoyable show. Full of energy and laughs and even a little pathos.
One of the best shows we saw at this year's fringe
Aideen McQueen 22 days ago
Hilarious
I've seen this twice and I would actually go again
Ben Wainwright 22 days ago
I didn’t really know what to expect with this one but it turned out to be one of the funniest things I’ve seen at this year’s fringe. Ben’s amazing physical characterisation had me captivated from start to finish and I laughed *hard* throughout. Please go see this… 5 stars.
Sophie Rasbash 29 days ago
Absolutely bonkers and brilliant show with audience participation and an impressive range of accents!
Gaby 30 days ago
Wow. What a show. Ben is a tour de force, every character hits. You laugh at each one and you feel for each one - I don’t know how we does it. I wish I could see more!!
Aram B 30 days ago
What a great silly hour of Gangster fun - loads of fun tropes and character work - Ben has amazing energy on stage and has so much infectious fun with the audience it’s impossible not to join the very fun ride all the way to the absurdly climactic end! 5 stars!
Alex B 32 days ago
I really had a good time at this show. Ben is such an engaging and versatile performer who can turn his hand to anything from joyful clown-y bits to intricately written jokes. Excellent characterisation too. Top recommendation!
CE 32 days ago
Ben makes you fall in love with all these scumbag characters that populate the worlds of your favourite monster movies, before bringing them all crashing down in a hail of gunshot sound effects and jazzy music. Lots of fun and friendly audience interaction that really makes you feel like you’re part of the show (and part of the criminal underworld?)
Great use of sound and lights
Katie 33 days ago
CrimeLandTown is such a fun hour of really accomplished writing and performance. Nods to the gangster movies but Ben Goldsmith brings so much to the performance and makes a magical show in the room that you just have to be a part of - catch this guy now!!
Dight 33 days ago
I'm sorry, but this didn't do anything for me. A slow build up referencing the Godfather failed to develop into anything entertaining. Not helped by slow costume changes which left the audience in the dark both metaphorically and literally. Somehow despite some talent he managed to omit any real entertainment or new jokes. He was not a fun guy.
Erica Jane Sawyer 33 days ago
Amazingly silly humour. Didn't stop laughing throughout. Very funny writing, really well performed, and a very good show!
tiggy bayley 34 days ago
I saw this show yesterday and absolutely loved it! It was bloody hilarious. I loved the quick gags and I'm a huge bond fan so there was so much to belly laugh at omg. What a great performer!
Anne McGown 35 days ago
Ben Goldsmith is very talented. He poured his heart and soul into the performance even though the crowd was small. The venue is off the beaten path, but not far from the royal mile.
Your time will be rewarded with some madcap interactive fun.
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