• TRACKLIST •

1) Tim FitzHigham 16) Charlie Hartill and His Letter to the Bank. Children. 2) 17) Evelyn Mok Grandpa’s Party. Let Me Introduce Myself. 3) 18) John Hegley Eavesdropping and Parents. Armadillo. 4) 19) Danny Bhoy Handshake. Noah’s Ark. 5) 20) Andre Vincent Heckles and Fame. Patron Saints. 6) David O’Doherty 21) Terry Alderton Life. Would Ya? 7) 22) David Elms . Phonetic Love. 8) 23) Lou Sanders Blokes. Embarrassment. 9) 24) Adam Riches Call Centres. Mastermind. 10) Janey Godley 25) Pappy’s Married and 52. Gloves. 11) 26) Chris Turner Teenagers. The British. 12) 27) Brett Goldstein Potatoes. Misogyny. 13) 28) Doc Brown Cows. Everybody’s Racist. 14) Mackenzie Crook 29) Tony Law Mr Bagshaw. Space. 15) John Shuttleworth 30) Boothby Graffoe Can’t Go Back to Savoury Now. Alphabet Song. • THEATRE TRUST •

The Pleasance was founded in in 1985 to present, support and develop the very best talent at the world’s largest international Arts Festival, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. In 1995, in order to continue developing the work it was supporting on the Fringe, the Pleasance built two theatres in Islington, North .

As a registered charity in , and , The has created a powerful platform from which we can discover, nurture and support the best new talent from around the world. Promoters, theatre and festival managers from throughout the UK and around the world come to the Pleasance looking for productions.

The Pleasance receives no public subsidy and all revenue generated is reinvested back into future festivals and the London development programme.

The Pleasance has a spirit of artistic possibility, of youthful enterprise (whatever your age), of good humour and of celebration. The Pleasance embraces new ideas and invention.

With 26 performing spaces in Edinburgh and London, ranging from 50 – 750 seats, the Pleasance has been able to present artists at the pinnacle of their careers alongside those just beginning.

I was 18 when first came to the Pleasance, they gave me a break through “the Charlie Comedy Reserve. Without the Pleasance finding ways to bring new talent to the Fringe, the festival wouldn’t be quite the same. ” • THE PLEASANCE COURTYARD •

Probably the most famous venue in Edinburgh, for many the Pleasance Courtyard is the very heart of the Fringe and few people leave the city without at least one visit, whether it be for theatre, comedy, children’s shows, or simply to take in the irresistible atmosphere.

Surrounding the famous cobbled squares and overlooking the picturesque Arthur’s Seat, the Courtyard houses 17 performance spaces, 6 bars and 3 cafés. Open from 10am until late into the night, it is one of the only venues to offer the true festival day out.

On any given day visitors are likely to be brushing shoulders with a mix of journalists, broadcasters, up- and-coming performers and world-famous stars, whilst they consider seeing one of the 200 shows that may take place each day. • THE PLEASANCE DOME •

The Pleasance Dome opened in 2000 and since that time it has inspired the arrival and growth of other venues in . This is now the central hub of the entire Festival.

The Dome’s 5 performance spaces surround a central atrium and palm court. As evening falls the space is transformed into one of the festival’s busiest nightspots, with live shows, music, food and drink keeping the crowds buzzing until 5am.

The Dome is also home to the infamous Brooke’s Club, the original VIP bar of the festival. Performers, press and industry professionals share the exclusive membership, with the stars of tomorrow doing deals over a beer and game of pool. • BE INSPIRED... •

Artist’s impression of Pleasance Islington

To build on their great success, and ensure that they can continue to support, encourage and develop the work and skills of even more young people, the Pleasance continues to invest.

In 2010 the Pleasance opened a creative workspace next door to the theatre to develop the work of the local community in Islington and Edinburgh, the Fringe, London and regional theatre, and the arts industry nationwide. • CHARLIE HARTILL SPECIAL RESERVE •

Established in 2004 in memory of Charlie Hartill, this designated fund created by the Pleasance provides complete financial support to artists and companies wishing to perform at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

11 years on, this fund has directly supported 10 theatre companies including PIT and Invertigo alongside 44 new , including Jack Whitehall, BAFTA winner Daniel Rigby, 2014 Comedy Award winner John Kearns, Daniel Simonsen and .

Since it started, this fund has provided over £115,000 worth of subsidy for both productions and individual artists. • YOUNG PLEASANCE •

Right at the very heart of the Trust is our award winning theatre company The Young Pleasance.

Founded in 1995 dedicated to offering dynamic, excellent and inclusive theatrical opportunities to young people up to the age of 21. It is based at the Pleasance Islington where the company regularly performs, together with an annual production at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Children from the local community and throughout London, participate in and experience theatre-making of the highest professional standards through workshops, projects and large-scale productions.

Young Pleasance annually sponsors young people, who otherwise would be unable to take part, to rehearse and perform in Edinburgh.

Young Pleasance is extraordinary “ BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE ” • SOME PLEASANCE HIGHLIGHTS • 1998 • David Baddiel • Jason Byrne 2010 1985 • 2009 • • Bo Burnham • The Bodgers : Edinburgh 1999 • : • English Shakespeare Company • National Theatre of Scotland Comedy Award Nominee Edinburgh Comedy Award • Best Newcomer Nominee (Beautiful Burnout) : • • Gecko Theatre (The “All of the ingredients of a • Overcoat) knock-out hit” 1986 1997 • The Steven Berkoff Company HHHH • Alistair McGowan • Greg Davis • Nola Rae MBE & John Mowat 2008 • Mitchell & Webb • Hoipolloi 2000 • • Stefan Golaszewski Speaks 1987 • Brendon Burns About The Girl He Once Loved : 2011 • Fringe First Winner • Mark Steel 1996 • Julian Sands, directed by • Mackenzie Crook John Malkovich (A Celebration • Mervyn Stutter • Armstrong & Miller : • Puppetry of the Penis of Harold Pinter) : Edinburgh Comedy Award 2007 • Steven Berkoff (Oedipus) : Best Comedy Show Nominee 1988 • Les Enfants Terribles “The bravest, most exciting and • The League of Gentlemen : 2001 (The Terrible Infants) : moving Greek tragedy in years” • Miles and Millner Winner of the Edinburgh “Captivating” THE STAGE HHHH SUNDAY TIMES • • Jo Brand Comedy Award Best Show • NIE : • “The exceptional ensemble • Ross Noble combines exquisite, highly • Dara Ó Briain physical acting and wonderfully 2012 1989 1995 • Joan Rivers integrated live music...” • The Boy With Tape on His Face • Kneehigh Theatre • The Reduced Shakespeare • Dylan Moran • The Two Worlds of Charlie F Company • Tim Vine • Miriam Margolyes • Arthur Smith & (The Live Bedshow): 2002 Edinburgh Comedy Award 1994 2006 Best Comedy Show Nominee • Miranda Hart 2013 • Russell Kane • • Graham Norton • Alan Carr • Simon Amstell • BLAM : • & HHHHH , THE SCOTSMAN, 1990 2003 THE INDEPENDENT, THE LIST, BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE 1993 • John Bishop 2005 • Theatre de Complicite • Michael McIntyre • & Frank Skinner • • Jason Manford • • • : Edinburgh • Jenny Éclair • Reginald D Hunter Comedy Award Best 2014 1991 Newcomer Nominee Pleasance celebrates 30 years • We Are Klang on the Edinburgh Festival Fringe • Paines Plough : 1992 “The lifeblood of the UK’s theatre ecosystem” THE • Dum Show: Coogan, Herring, 2004 GUARDIAN Lee, Marber & Munnery • Dillie Keane • • • AWARDS •

In the last 30 years, the Pleasance has hosted the prestigious Edinburgh Comedy Award (formerly the Perrier Award) 16 times and hosted over 50 Fringe First winning plays.

From our award nominations in 2014, Pleasance’s winners included:

Stage Award ● Awards for Acting Excellence Winner ● Pat Moylan Production ● Beowulf: The Blockbuster Total Theatre ● Shows by an Emerging Company/Artist Winner ● Touretteshero ● Backstage in Biscuit Land The Musical Theatre Network Awards 2014 ● Bucket Club/Farnham Maltings/Pleasance Theatre/Colchester Arts Centre/Escalator East to Edinburgh ● Lorraine & Alan Fringe First ● Unbound Productions ● Travesti NSDF Emerging Artist Award ● Lost Watch ● KATE Comedy Award Best Newcomer ● Alex Edelman • THANKS FOR READING •

The Pleasance has been presenting the very best Anthony Alderson Director/CEO comedy and theatre at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2005 - Current for the past 30 years. Comedy Legends is a selection Christopher Richardson Founder & Director of just some of the comedians who have joined us 1985 - 2005 for the festival over the years. Board of Trustees This album is released in order to raise money for the Pleasance’s Charlie Hartill Special Reserve, a Chairman 1995 - 2000 fund that over the past 10 years has supported the Jeremy Lucas Chairman Current best new comedy and theatre at the Festival. We Andrew Leigh hope you enjoy it! David Johnson Richard House Chairman of Director Pleasance Futures Anthony Alderson Piers Torday John Faulkner Secretary General Manager Hamish Morrow Young Pleasance Tim Norton Director Pleasance Theatre Trust is a registered charity in Kathryn Norton-Smith Director England, Wales and Scotland. Charity Numbers 1050944 and SC043237. • CREDITS •

Produced by: Al Lorraine, Richard Melvin, Dabster Productions. Graham Norton - Cows. Courtesy of Mr Norton and Troika Talent. Lizzie Haws and Ryan Taylor, Pleasance Theatre Trust. Mackenzie Crook - Mr Bagshaw. Courtesy of Mr Crook and Lisa Thomas Editing and Mastering: Al Lorraine, Dabster Productions. Management.

Design: Sam Smith, Pleasance Theatre Trust. John Shuttleworth - Can’t Go Back to Savoury Now. Courtesy of Mr Fellows.

Hello to: . Mark Watson - Children. Courtesy of Mr Watson and Christian Knowles Productions. With heartfelt thanks to all contributors, audiences and passers by who have made the Edinburgh Festival Fringe a joy for the last thirty years. Evelyn Mok - Let Me Introduce Myself - Courtesy of Ms Mok and UTC Artist Management. www.pleasance.co.uk John Hegley - Armadillo. Courtesy of Mr Hegley and Dave Greenfield. Tim FitzHigham - Charlie Hartill and His Letter to the Bank. Courtesy of Mr FitzHigham and PBJ Management. In loving memory of Mr Hartill. Danny Bhoy - Noah’s Ark. Courtesy of Mr Bhoy and Lisa Thomas Management.

Simon Amstell - Grandpa’s Party. Courtesy of Mr Amstell and KBJ Management. Andre Vincent - Patron Saints. Courtesy of Mr Vincent and Tim Payne.

Miranda Hart - Eavesdropping and Parents. Courtesy of Ms Hart and Troika Terry Alderton - Would Ya? Courtesy of Mr Alderton and Tim Payne. Talent. David Elms - Phonetic Love. Courtesy of Mr Elms and James Grant Group. Ross Noble - Handshake. Courtesy of Mr Noble and PBJ Management. Lou Sanders - Embarrassment. Courtesy of Ms Sanders. David Baddiel - Heckles and Fame. Courtesy of Mr Baddiel and Avalon Management. Adam Riches - Mastermind. Courtesy of Mr Riches, featuring Cariad Lloyd and Jim Johnson with kind permission. David O’Doherty - Life. Courtesy of Mr O‘Doherty and Mr P Bardon. Pappy’s - Gloves. Courtesy of Mr Crosby, Mr Clark & Mr Parry and Lisa Thomas Frank Skinner - Observational Comedy. Courtesy of Mr Skinner and Avalon Management. Management. Chris Turner - The British. Courtesy of Mr Turner. Ed Byrne - Blokes. Courtesy of Mr Byrne and Vivienne Smith Management. Brett Goldstein - Misogyny. Courtesy of Mr Goldstein and Dawn Sedgwick Jason Manford - Call Centres. Courtesy of Mr Manford and Lisa Thomas Management. Management. Doc Brown - Everybody’s Racist. Courtesy of Mr Brown and United Agents. Janey Godley - Married and 52. Courtesy of Ms Godley. Tony Law - Space. Courtesy of Mr Law and DAA Management. John Bishop - Teenagers. Courtesy of Mr Bishop and Lisa Thomas Management. Boothby Graffoe - Alphabet Song. Courtesy of Mr Graffoe and Makin Projects. Richard Herring - Potatoes. Courtesy of Mr Herring and Avalon Management.