Michael Burdett: Before Fame

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Comedy (spoken word)

  • 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

Or: what not to do when you discover one of the world's greatest pop duos in a village hall. The extraordinary untold backstory of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley by the man who discovered them when they were part of an unknown ska band. And how 40 years later he did something remarkable with the recordings they made together. Edinburgh award-winner Burdett returns with an astonishing story of the power of music in a tale that will make you laugh, cry and scratch your head at how coincidence shapes destiny.

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General venue access

  • Audio enhancement system
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
  • Accessible entry: Main queue at entrance to venue. Access to space via locked lift, please notify the venue ahead of your visit if you require use of the lift and ask at the box office upon arrival for access. Performance space is on First Floor, with 20 steps up a permanent spiral stone staircase.

    • Wheelchair access type: Temporary Ramp, Lift (Building Lift)

  • 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

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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

Adrian Stent 19 days ago

A remarkable first-hand story of the days before Wham was Wham, told with a wealth of fascinating detail and great warmth by a master story-teller. A big-hearted gem - not to be missed.

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Ros Barnes 22 days ago

Fascinating story, told with humour, heart and thoroughly engaging! Highly recommend!

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Debbie Ward 25 days ago

Warm and engaging show with some lovely twists. One of our favourites of the Fringe this year (and we saw 16 shows). By turns intriguing, funny and emotional.

As a bonus, talented performance poet Luke Wright (who we've seen multiple times) is in the next slot at the very same venue so do yourself a favour and book for both for a top afternoon.

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Anthony Quinn 27 days ago

This is genuinely one of my favourite shows this year: it's a real hidden gem. Michael Burdett is a such a fantastic storyteller and he just seems like such a lovely, kind, self-deprecating guy. He's got amazing inside-track tales of the music industry and he regales them with such humour and warmth. Do not miss it.

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Jill Simkin 28 days ago

A very well put together show. A fascinating story and well presented.

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Philip Bryan 33 days ago

A fascinating simply told and totally engaging. Could not recommend it more.

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Steven Derbyshire 34 days ago

Really enjoyable show. Michael is an engaging story teller and gave us a tantalising look at what might have been. I got an LP into the bargain! Highly recommended.

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Katrina Farquhar 35 days ago

An unexpected treat. A really interesting, funny and heartwarming tour of a life well live. Thank you.

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