Hot Concrete: Too Hot (and Too Concretey) for TV

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Comedy (alternative comedy, sketch show)

  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years

Description

Join the UK's most energetic-yet-simultaneously-downbeat double act as they record the pilot for their groundbreaking TV chat show. Do they have what it takes to impress Big Telly and bag a series? From Henry Whaley (BBC New Comedy Awards 2021; Chortle Student Comedy Awards 2022) and Charlie Billingham (Frosties Water Skills Level 2 2003). Expect 'witty smart but dumb' jokes (Chortle), 'exceptionally written material' (Theatre Weekly) and 'above average backstroke for his year group' (Charlie's swimming coach). As seen / heard on BBC One, Sky Arts, BBC Radio 4.

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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

    • Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible

  • Stairs: 20+
    Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info

How and when to make an access booking

Our access tickets service is available to anyone who:

  • Would like to book specific accessibility services, e.g. a hearing loop, audio description headsets, captioning units, seating in relation to the location of the BSL interpreter
  • Requires extra assistance when at a venue
  • Has specific seating requirements
  • Is a wheelchair user
  • Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance

Nathan King 30 days ago

Great show, easy to recommend. Good sketch/character comedy, lots of nice individual jokes, wider structure, and delivery. And the two members are clearly really nice, engaging people to boot from briefly chatting afterwards.

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Roger King 30 days ago

Fantastic zany theatre, plenty of funny one-liners but clever and structured too. Highly recommended.

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Cathy R 31 days ago

Oh my gosh these guys are so funny. I still can’t tell you what it was about exactly but it was clever, creative, and all together good fun. Clean. Silly. We’re on a marathon seeing everything we can. This is our favorite show so far. Mixing media, sound effects, and some surprisingly clever scene changes. I give these guys five stars. You can pay after the show and it’s definitely worth it.

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Stephen Scanlan 31 days ago

Wacky and full of energy from the word go. Really well thought out and performed. I really laughed at all the characters. It definitely wasn't cobblers.

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Debbie Pettifer 32 days ago

Had lots of promise but not my thing. Just a little bit over acted and not really my humour!

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Diane 32 days ago

To be honest - we’re weren’t actually sure what we were watching and the humour just didn’t tickle our funny bones.

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Harrison 33 days ago

A wonderful, and very unrated show! These gentlemen have all the enthusiasm, and deserve all the applause!

They’ve got a little bit of everything, and it’s a refreshingly comedic take on the Chat Show format…

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Broadway Baby (3/5 stars) 13 days ago

A mix of straight-up punchlines and oddball quips

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Scottish Daily Express 28 days ago

The duo have amazing chemistry and absolutely know their audience. Odd. Cookie. Surreal. And a sure sleeper hit for fans of the dark and bizarre.

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Edinburgh Reviews (5/5 stars) 29 days ago

Hot Concrete is a hilarious and unforgettable comedy show that pushes innovative and TV-worthy humour, leaving you wanting more from the talented duo of Henry Whaley and Charlie Billingham.

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