Jeff Stark, Old Fart Gassing
Comedy (stand-up)
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Venue 236Greenside @ George Street - Fern Studio
- 20:55
- Aug 24
- 1 hour
- Country: United Kingdom - England
- Group: Jeff Stark
- Warnings and additional info: None
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- Babes in arms policy: Babies are required to have a complimentary ticket
- Policy applies to: Children under 2 years
Description
One day you'll be in M&S and you'll suddenly go 'Ooh, a beige cardigan with elbow patches. Cool.' Because one day you will be 81. Award-winning comedian Jeff Stark just got there ahead of you. Join him in an intimate venue as he takes a wry look at what you're in for – all the fun of flatulence, funerals and incontinence. 'It's mostly jokes' he says 'but laced with some thought-provoking insights about age. My ambition is to win the Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Newcomer at 81.'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: Through wheelchair access entrance, and up through first lift audience will come to and up to the First Floor and along corridor into Fern Studio. Lift dimensions: Doorway: 660mm x 1980mm Internal Dimensions: 920mm x 770mm Capacity: 410kg (6 people)
- Stairs: Information not supplied
Wheelchair access type: Permanent Ramp, Level Access, Lift (Building Lift)
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Bill Shaw 17 days ago
I went to this show along with two 'mature' friends intrigued by the fact it was an 81 year old making his Fringe debut. I wished I hadn't bothered. Stark's anecdotes and themes were self-indulgent (talking about his days as an advertising executive); lazy (reading out a list of US country music songs) and frankly self-indulgent. Most disappointing was the lack of any actual humour in his monologue, sad for someone who should be happy to throw caution to the wind and speak frankly as many who are of a certain vintage are capable of doing. I absolutely applaud the fact he's had the gumption to do a Fringe show at his long-nurtured age, which he carries incredibly well, but I'm afraid this was uninteresting, uninspiring and completely unfunny.
Peter Davie 22 days ago
Jeff had some very witty observations on what to expect in your 80s. A welcome newcomer to the Fringe at the age of 81! Long may he continue to stand up!
Andrew Dixon 25 days ago
Most first time comedians at the fringe are under 30, swear a lot and have no content. Jeff Stark however is a real treat. Yes, he is a 1st time fringe performer but he doesn't swear (much) and has endless stories. He is 81 years old with all the experience that that brings. He tackles how ageing affects your fashion choices, sex, bladder and taste in music. His sketch on country music titles is hilarious. If you are an audience volunteer he won't remember your name but he gets through an hour of gags, stories and advice on reaching 81 with an energy and mental alertness that most 20 year olds lack.
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