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Young Scottish comedian Kevin Bridges (22) has sold out the entire run of his debut Edinburgh Fringe Festival show, An Hour to Sing For Your Soul, after a storming set on the opening episode of BBC ONE’s Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow.
Kevin delivered an outstanding set to rave reviews on BBC ONE’s Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow when the first episode, from the Edinburgh Playhouse, aired on Saturday 6 June attracting 5.2 million viewers.
The series prompted comedy fans around the UK to purchase tickets for his hotly anticipated debut show at the Joker Dome (Pleasance) at this year’s Fringe, with ticket sales flying through the roof during the first week on sale. All tickets for the 50 seater venue were sold across all 26 shows during August within one week.
Kevin says: “Selling out in just one week has been a major lift in the build up to my debut solo Fringe experience. My appearance on Michael Mcintyre’s Comedy Roadshow came at a great time and has undoubtedly been a factor in tickets being snapped up so fast. It's something beyond my control though. I tell the jokes … people there to laugh at them is just an added bonus. See you in Edinburgh!
Michael McIntyre says: “Kevin Bridges was sensational on Comedy Roadshow, a real star in the making. I’m thrilled that the TV show is introducing the public to exciting new comedy talent and this young Scot is definitely a name to watch in the future. I wish him the best of luck!”
Due to an overwhelming public demand, further shows have been added to Kevin’s Fringe 2009 season with two nights at Beyond (Pleasance Courtyard) on Thur 13 and Sat 15 August at 10pm plus at Beside (Pleasance Courtyard) on Sat 29 and Sun 30 August at 6.20pm.
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Kevin’s recent stand out performance on Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow (BBC ONE) has highlighted an exceptional 12 months for the young Glaswegian comic. With his debut show, An Hour To Sing For Your Soul, audiences are drawn into Kevin’s world where he reveals his inner-most thoughts on variety of topics from his home-land of Scotland to the world beyond. His unique brand of social commentary, astute observations and sharp one-liners make him one of the festival’s hottest debut comedy acts this August.
Kevin had not set foot in a comedy club before his first open mic spot in 2004. Now aged just 22, Kevin’s natural gift for comedy has made him a regular at major comedy clubs up and down the country including The Comedy Store, The Glee Club, and Jongleurs. His critically acclaimed debut solo show at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival has led him to become a festival favourite selling out consecutive shows for the past three years.
Kevin’s other television credits include: The Comedy Store (Paramount Comedy), The World Stands Up (Paramount Comedy) and the Frankie Boyle Show (Pilot, BBC TV). His work on the radio includes BBC Radio 4 live at the Fringe (BBC Radio 4), Serious About Comedy (BBC Radio 7), The Fred Macaulay Show (BBC Radio Scotland) and Off The Ball (BBC Radio Scotland)
2009 Edinburgh Fringe Festival Venue Information:
Joker Dome (Pleasance Dome), 5-31st August (excluding 17th Aug) at 8.45pm
Beyond (Pleasance Courtyard, Thur 13 & Sat 15 August at 10pm
Beside (Pleasance Courtyard), Sat 29 & Sun 30 August at 6.20pm
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Despite having not set foot in a comedy club before his first open mic spot in 2004, Kevin’s natural gift for comedy has ensured he has become a regular at major comedy clubs up and down the country including The Comedy Store, The Glee Club, and Jongleurs.
In 2006 he performed his debut solo show to critical acclaim at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival, in addition to Television & Radio work including appearances on The Comedy Store and The World Stands Up (for Paramount Comedy).
Put a mike in front of him and he does the business.....he capably nails the holy trinity of self-deprecating Glaswegian humour - drinking, violence and ill-health - with lean, punchy routines
Glasgow Herald
Complete review
Young comedy prodigy
The Guardian
Just naturally very, very funny. Let’s just call his talent frightening
The Scotsman
Inventive, incisive stuff - astute observations, social awareness and sharp lines
Chortle
Hilarious observations. One of the hottest properties on the stand up scene
Edinburgh Evening News
This young stand-up is currently sweeping all before him, with a raft of fresh material every time you see him. Not just a talent to watch but one to envy, too
The Herald
A hot new name on the circuit this absurdly confident Scotsman is a natural performer with a gift for storytelling
thisislondon.co.uk
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TV:
- The Comedy Store (Paramount Comedy)
- The World Stands Up (Paramount Comedy)
- Frankie Boyle Show; Pilot (BBC TV)
- BBC Reporting Scotland (BBC Scotland)
Radio:
- BBC Radio 4 live at the Fringe (BBC Radio 4)
- Serious About Comedy (BBC Radio 7)
- The Burgalary (BBC Radio Scotland)
- The Fred Macaulay Show (BBC Radio Scotland)
- Off The Ball (BBC Radio Scotland)
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