Jo Caulfield Pearls Before Swine

Comedy (satire, stand-up)

  • Babes in arms policy: Babies are not allowed in the venue
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years
Venue Age Restriction: 18+ after 21:00 but please check show listing. Please note for shows with age rating below 18+ guideline or restriction, under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

Description

Jo's best jokes and funniest routines from her 2024 tour show. Voted Comedian's Comedian of the Year. Relish razor-sharp observations and scandalous one-liners as Jo gets her claws into everything that annoys her. Featured on HIGNFY, House Of Games, Mock The Week, Michael McIntyre Show, John Bishop Show, Breaking The News. 'Packed with brilliant lines, embarrassing anecdotes and hilarious insights' ***** (Herald). 'Sharp-witted urban comedy that goes down a treat' ***** (Times). 'One of Britain's smartest comics' ***** (Scotsman). 'There is a reason her shows are constantly selling out, she is fantastic' ***** (ThreeWeeks).

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General venue access

  • Accessible entry: Stand 3 is accessible from the pavement with steps leading to a courtyard. The venue is situated in the basement part of the building. There are 15 steps in total with a 90 degree turn on a stone staircase with handrails. Once inside the Stand 3 has a further 3 steps indoors before leading to the main space. Staff are always available to assist, however we cannot help to carry customers.
  • Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible

  • Stairs: 11- 20
    Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

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Patricia Breckon 88 days ago

Irrespective of some repeated material as other reviewers have mentioned, we've been coming to the Fringe now for 15 years+ and Jo is still one of our favourite stand ups. We loved this year's show - in fact her shows just get better and better!

Jen 89 days ago

This felt dated to me. The jokes about men and women were predictable and seemed based off of tired stereotypes, and there didn't seem to be any narrative arc to the hour's set. The audience around me were absolutely loving it though, so will put it down to personal preference - not my kind of stand up.

A Jambo 95 days ago

Too much repeat of last years shows. Lazy.

Jenny 98 days ago

Just brilliantly funny. Jo’s commentary on long relationships is astute. Loved her take on going to parties.

Anna 100 days ago

There is too much putting down other woman. She puts down lots of other females, especially female celebrities. I can see it’s her style to be hostile but the only male she puts down is her husband / his friends. Some of the put downs are throw away lines that could easily be replaced with a male celebrity name.

That being said, I am not her demographic. She’s a good performer, has skill, and the audience loved her.

Phil 104 days ago

Fantastic delivery and highly entertaining. A few bits I remember from other shows. Really enjoyed it.

James Gallagher 104 days ago

We love Jo Caulfield's sense of humour and have seen her show many times when we come to the Fringe. This is the first year that we have been disappointed. She used material that she used last year, which was much funnier the first time that we heard it but still a good show.
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Sue Dorey 105 days ago

My first time seeing her live, and I thought she was brilliant. If you want a good laugh go see her!

Chris 105 days ago

She is absolutely hilarious but if you saw 2023s 'razor sharp' there are a couple of monologues recycled from that so it isn't a completely new show. I still enjoyed hearing it again but I would leave a bit of time until seeing her again

Lynda Darby 105 days ago

Very funny lady, recommended

Paul Brereton 105 days ago

Much of the best material was cut and pasted from last years show,
Such a disappointment

Traviss 107 days ago

Second time we've seen Jo Caulfield at the Fringe and she is just very funny indeed, astute observations, on life, marriage, sex, men/women, football and life in general really. One of the standout performers of the Fringe for us, would 100% recommend seeing her show.

(Her book is a really good read as well that she has for sale at the show)

Jane 109 days ago

Down to earth, relevant and hilarious.


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On The Mic (4/5 stars) 103 days ago

Jo Caulfield is a tremendous writer

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SquirrelComedy.com (4/5 stars) 104 days ago

an hour of fabulous laughs

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One4Review (4.5/5 stars) 106 days ago

For more than a decade now each Fringe I make a point of going to see Jo Caulfield’s latest show. Why so regularly one might ask? The answer is simple, it guarantees a high quality hour, of laughter packed material delivered by a consummate performer.

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Edinburgh Reviews (4/5 stars) 109 days ago

Jo Caulfield’s “Pearls Before Swine” is a delightful surprise for classic stand-up fans. It features her signature expressive deadpan delivery and well-loved comedic moans.

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