Age recommendation: 18+
“Original and intelligent.”
“Eccentric, heartfelt and very funny”
“A surreal disorientating hybrid of theatre, stand up comedy and jazz concert incorporating a talent for accents and impressions with hysterical physical comedy”
Come and discover UK comedy's best kept secret!
Over many years Barnstaple’s own Ed Gaughan has written, directed and performed work for and with many of the UK’s most loved acts- including Milton Jones, Josie Long, Barry Cryer, Pappy’s and Spymonkey.
He’s also the voice of Baron Greenback in Dangermouse, Gideon in Sky TV’s Brassic and the Co-creator, co-writer and star of the BAFTA nominated movie ‘Skeletons’ which won the Michael Powell award for Cinema, Ed was nominated for the ‘Peter Sellers Award For Comedy’ for his work on ‘Skeletons’ He has made numerous TV and film appearances over the last 25 years including ‘Black Mirror’ and ‘Fantastic Beasts’ and is a regular voice on BBC radio.
As a musician Ed has performed numerous gigs including Glastonbury, London Jazz and Porto Jazz Festivals and as a composer for stage, screen and audio. (Most recently scoring ‘Hamlet’ for Shakespeare’s Globe)
This is his first solo stand-up show in 18 years!
Ed grew up in an Irish immigrant family, lived in North Devon before moving West to Cornwall, then to London in the ‘90’s to seek his fortune as a serious musician, however every time he got up to play everyone laughed so he became a comedian and actor as well. Expect stories of the West Country in the 70’s and 80’s, his colourful and eccentric family and his misadventures in showbiz, topped off with music, songs and surprises!
Keep your expectations low and nobody gets hurt.
Come and catch the show with a home-crowd before it transfers to the Edinburgh festival.
Friday 19 May, 8pm
Swimbridge Jubilee Hall (EX32 0PQ)
Tickets £8 in advance or £10 on the door.
