Ralph Brown: My First Hostage Situation

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Comedy (storytelling)

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Description

Ralph’s festival show last year was all about how unlucky he is – then in the middle of one show, he and his unsuspecting audience were taken hostage at gunpoint! See? Very unlucky! After the gunman was arrested Ralph began thinking... His luck could be changing. This could be his big break, propelling him to new levels of fame! But it wasn't to be. His first hostage situation had left Ralph just as un-famous as before. In this show he'll tell the full, funny and dramatic story of what happened that eventful night.

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General venue access

  • Accessible entry: Stand 4 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 venue, it is level access to stand 4 with a right turn. 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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Kathleen Dalziel 94 days ago

Great show!! Ralph Brown's retelling of his traumatic show at last year's Fringe keeps the audience laughing and horrified at the same time. Go hear about his gunpoint hostage situation. It really did happen ! 5 star

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Dana Gibson 95 days ago

Excellent show. Would highly recommend. Great comedian with excellent timing and good chat. Best show I have seen this year at the Fringe.

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Jamie Collins 96 days ago

One of the best shows of the Fringe. So funny, can't believe it's a true story. 5 stars!

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Robbie Simpson 96 days ago

Superb show, excellently written and delivered, littered with some sharp and witty call-backs. A mental story and a must-see show.

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Jan McGreavy 96 days ago

Great storytelling, so funny - highly recommend!!

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Michelle 97 days ago

We saw the show last night. Very funny but based around a stressful situation. Well done Ralph for making us laugh despite the situation being so stressful for you and the audience that went though it with you.
Definitely recommend

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Dougie Nicol 98 days ago

Very funny and worth seeing.
would Give him 5*

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Chris 98 days ago

I've seen Ralph develop over the years into a fantastic comedian. High energy, great storyteller and very funny. A great show about a mad situation.

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Lucy 99 days ago

Such a funny show. Wish I could tell a story like that! Go see him!

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Fiona 100 days ago

Ralph was our first show of the festival and truly set such high expectations for the rest. Hilarious! How is he not more famous. I’ll never think of magicians the same way. Thank you Ralph for a fantastic show.

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Maria Vigers 100 days ago

Ralph is a distinctly above average funny guy! Do go see him - you are guaranteed to laugh. Highly recommend.

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Brenda Brown 101 days ago

Excellent show. try and catch if you can. Ralph is a brilliant comedian xx

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Laura 102 days ago

Great show - laughed hard from start to finish. Ralph is a real natural. Thoroughly recommend!

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Wendy Davidson 102 days ago

Great show - well constructed, very funny. Definitely recommend.

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Amy Dodd 108 days ago

A hilarious show! As an audience member last year I'm glad I finally got to see a full show of Ralph's (can 100% confirm this is a true story) and can't believe how much I laughed at what was genuinely scary time, would recommend to anyone.
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George Sinclair 108 days ago

Great show!! A bit triggering…

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Michael Henderson 110 days ago

Hilarious stand-up on the fickle spirit of the Fringe. You'll come away believing in magic. 5 stars - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Mak Po 110 days ago

Wicked funny. A delight to watch, and a well woven story of a harrowing experience.

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Fiona Crawford 111 days ago

We went to this show as we had been "fellow hostages" . Really enjoyed it. It's all true

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