Vlad Ilich: Vladislav, Baby Don't Hurt Me

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Comedy (stand-up, storytelling)

  • Venue 33
    Pleasance Courtyard - Attic
  • 20:30
  • Aug 25
  • 1 hour
  • Suitability: 12+ (Restriction)
  • Country: United Kingdom - England
  • Group: Vlad Ilich
  • Warnings and additional info: This show will contain audience participation and 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 are not allowed in the venue
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years

Description

In the summer of '99, six-year-old Vlad played a game of chess that changed his life forever. In Vladislav, Baby Don't Hurt Me, the multi award-winning stand-up explores his obsession with the game and how it lead him to leave North Macedonia for the bright lights of the UK comedy scene, via Maltese celebrities, performing for the prince of Oman and a desire to rebuild the Ottoman empire.

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General venue access

  • Audio enhancement system
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
  • Accessible entry: Queue in cobbled courtyard. Access to space via locked lift, please notify venue ahead of your visit if you require use of the lift and ask at Info Shed upon arrival for access.

    • Wheelchair access type: 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

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

Alena Yakushova 18 days ago

Amazing set with continuous laughs. Vlad masterfully blends light-hearted jokes with personal storytelling touching on some heavy topics, yet fit for any audience. One to watch!

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Daisy & Georgi 19 days ago

Great show! Better than your average chess game. Highly recommend going to see!

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Aisha 20 days ago

Wow the gag rate and the ability to make light of dark topics was amazing. Definitely a favourite of the fringe. So funny!!!!

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David 22 days ago

Went to see Vlad on Thursday 15th - it was a fairly random pick backed up by watching 3 mins of youtube. The show was in a small intimate venue and not sold out, which is a pity because it was a fun and clever 60 mins of stand-up which deserved a bigger audience! Definitely a recommendation from me.

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Nathanael 30 days ago

A very enjoyable - and at times moving - hour of comedy, delivered with charm and gusto. The undercurrent is chess and the history of North Macedonia, though it doesn't matter if you know nothing on either subject. Vlad pitches it just right. Highly recommended.

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Gary Buckman 30 days ago

Fantastic show

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Hasan 31 days ago

found myself with an hour and a half to spare and was recommended Vlad's show; it was the highlight of my fringe. the writing is superb, the subject matter engaging and memorable and his "rubble" joke is my favourite of the festival. My advice? Book in advance

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Tim G 33 days ago

An absolute delight. So funny & a warm personality from this superb raconteur and comedian. Highly recommended. Vlad , I hope , is destined to be a comedy great . He deserves it.

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One4Review (4/5 stars) 16 days ago

a must-watch for anyone who appreciates a blend of clever humour and a dash of Balkan flair.

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On The Mic (3/5 stars) 25 days ago

There is a lot of fun to be had in this show. Put Vlad Ilich on your radar. There’s a lot more to come from him, I think.

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