Edinburgh Festival

Taste test: Food at the Fest

  • Source: The List (Issue 635)
  • Date: 30 July 2009 (updated 10 Aug 2009)
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This article is from 2009.

Taste test: food at the Fest

Brian Donaldson picks five shows which dabble in the grubby territory of food

The Fudge Show Set in a genuine fudge shop on the Royal Mile, this show promises ‘two top stand-ups, free fudge for all, and a multimedia exploration of what it takes to be a top fudgeman. The Fudge Kitchen, 07841 194 222, 10–29 Aug (not 17), 8.45pm, £4.

Rudi Lickwood: Food for Thought ‘Harlesden’s no 1 comedian’ makes his Fringe debut having performed routines described as rolling out ‘like warm custard over Spotted Dick’. Pleasance Courtyard, 556 6550, 8–31 Aug (not 12, 19), 8.15pm, £11–£12 (£9.50–£10.50). Previews until 7 Aug, £6.

Tom Corbett: Vampires and Volauvents Last year, this young comic chilled us with Universal Horror. This time his show promises ‘stories and thoughts about obsession, tiny pastries and the undead’. Jekyll & Hyde, 225 2022, 6–30 Aug (not 10, 19&20, 24), 6.40pm, free.

Lemon Custard Not just a delicious dessert, but a regular Edinburgh comedy night with upcoming comics and the odd starry name. Led by Dee Custance, it has been doing very well for itself, thanks. The White Horse, 226 0000, 8–29 Aug (not 11, 18, 25), 5.15pm, free.

Hardeep Singh Kohli: The Nearly Naked Chef We’ll ignore his recent wee bit of One Show bother and simply look forward to a sizzling show in which he cooks and chats for an adoring public. Gilded Balloon Teviot, 622 6552, 7–31 Aug (not 18), 7pm, £11–£12 (£10–£11).

This article is from 2009.

More: comedy festival fudge show, Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Edinburgh Festivals, Food For Thought, Fringe, Hardeep Singh Kohli, lemon custard, nearly naked chef, rudi lickwood, tom corbett, vampires and volauvents

Comments

1. Rob Dabank, Location – 8 August 2009, 5:04pmReport

Hardeep's wee "bit of bother" leaves a bad taste. He's not just a sex pest but also a slum landlord; he got hammered by Glasgow students for this when he stood as rector and lost hugely. Won't be bothering with Mr eColi's show, ta

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