Philip Simon: Shall I Compere Thee in a Funny Way?

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Comedy (stand-up)

  • Babes in arms policy: Babies are not allowed in the venue
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years
Venue Age Restriction: Strictly 18+

Description

His crowdwork videos have consistently gone viral all over social media (@PhilipsComedy) so join this award-winning MC and comedian for a hilarious mix of brand-new jokes and witty audience chat. As well as regular appearances on TV and radio, Philip performs comedy all over the world. He won the 2023 Pegasus Comedy Best Compere award, came 2nd in the UK Pun Championships 2020, has written material for Mock the Week and NewsJack, and his brilliant one-liners and off-the-cuff quips are sure to keep you entertained throughout.

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    • Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible

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Alice 135 days ago

Highly recommend! Free show, worth the money.

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Karin 135 days ago

Great show, highly recommend!

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Sophie 136 days ago

Saw this show at the Buxton Fringe and knew I had to re-visit it in Edinburgh. Turns an informal chat with the audience into a hilarious set and no night is ever the same so you can see it again and again!

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Anna Dyson 138 days ago

What a fabulous hour. Highly recommend. Great fun, Philip is a master compère and the laughs just kept on coming. Brilliant.

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Adam Money 140 days ago

In a world where it’s easy to become jaded, Philip Simon reminds us of the pure joy of laughter. They are a beacon of positivity, and their comedy is a much-needed antidote to the stresses of everyday life. If you ever have the chance to see Philip perform, do yourself a favor and go. It’s an experience that will leave you grinning from ear to ear and feeling lighter than you have in ages.

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SJ 141 days ago

I had seen Philip Simon as a compere at another Fringe show and decided to check out his "actual" show. Normally Edinburgh acts find it really hard to fill seats on a Tuesday, but the room was full, so consider getting there a tiny bit early to avoid disappointment! It was easy to see why he had a full room on a normally quiet day because it was *such* a brilliant show! I always think crowd work must be the scariest thing about being a comedian, but Philip was a master! The audience set the topics and Philip riffed and chatted while we laughed so hard we had tears in our eyes. We could see this show becoming absolutely huge, it's a brilliant idea led by a seasoned comic. Definitely go see it!

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