Jordan Brookes: Fontanelle

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Comedy (stand-up, solo show)

  • Venue 23
    Pleasance Dome - Queen Dome
  • 20:30
  • Aug 25
  • 1 hour
  • Suitability: 18+ (Guideline)
  • Country: United Kingdom - England
  • Group: IAM
  • Warnings and additional info: This show contains strong language.
  • Accessibility:
    Audio enhancement system
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years

Description

I recently had a near-death experience. I was on stage at a mental health charity fundraiser and thought the black walls were made of soft material. I turned to the audience, cheerfully asked 'may I?' and head-butted it. Turns out, it was solid concrete. The noise my skull made echoed around the room. I spent the next few days waiting to die. This show is loosely inspired by that. 'Majestic and challenging' ***** (List). 'Profound and disgusting' **** (Skinny). 'Demolishes the conventions of comedy' **** (Guardian). 'One-of-a-kind comic mind' **** (Times).

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General venue access

  • Audio enhancement system
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
  • Accessible entry: Main queue inside Dome at left of building. 5 steps up to the space or Level access to left of venue — ask staff for assistance.

    • Wheelchair access type: Level Access

  • Stairs: 2 - 5
    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

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  • 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

Craig 24 days ago

Jordan was laugh out loud funny when he stuck to expertly delivering the well written script and even funnier when he wandered off it to enage with the audience. If you can get a ticket then this is a show not to miss.

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Bruce Morrison 25 days ago

This is the best show I have seen at the Fringe this year. Completely bonkers, occasionally edgy and ralways riotous performance that had me in stitches.

The only show I would pay to watch twice.

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KP 26 days ago

So. funny.

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Caroline B 27 days ago

Good God. Had me out of breath from the endless laughs and gasps of amazement/bemusement/realization/inspiration. So stupid yet so smart, Jordan et al. will be tip-toeing barefoot through my mind for the rest of my life.

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Sam 29 days ago

Incredible. Spends the whole show telling you he's come to terms with not being a once in a lifetime talent while simultaneuously proving he's a once in a lifetime talent. A perfect show.

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Kyla 38 days ago

My first time seeing one of Jordan Brooke’s shows. Thought he was incredibly funny, loved the concept and delivery. Would highly recommend seeing this

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Christopher S 39 days ago

My only disappointment is that he doesn't have a new show every month. He never fails to utterly disarm me and have me laughing uncontrollably, whilst unpicking and exploring an unpredictable array of human truths, in unpredictable ways. He's 38 now and has only just discovered the ecstasy of something deep inside himself. This show reached deep inside me, and gave me ecstasy of Titanic proportions. If you want to feel this too, you know what to do, or at least you will know after you've seen it.

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JD 43 days ago

Another stand-out show from Jordan Brookes! This show is a must-see for anyone who loves to indulge in dark humour a philosophy - a real treat for the audience and will keep your energy fixed throughout. 5/5 *****

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Dark Chat (5/5 stars) 29 days ago

If you want to see a performer at the top of his game, in complete control of his material and audience, showing flights of fancy few artists can supply, rush to Pleasance Queen Dome.

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