Matthew Highton and Daniel Simonsen Edinburgh previews June 9, 2011

Doors at 7.30pm for an 8pm show.

MATTHEW HIGHTON

Come wander into Highton’s beautifully strange comedic mind as a series of hilarious and outlandish ramblings twist and unfold in front of you. An absurdly unique stand up experience. “Inspired, ridiculous, interconnected comedy gloriousness. Go catch this fella.” **** Three Weeks

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“Shaggy-haired, maverick raconteur” * * * * Three Weeks - Edinburgh
“Inspired, ridiculous, interconnected comedy gloriousness. Go catch this fella.” * * * * Three Weeks - Edinburgh
“Awesomely surreal… my favourite act sofar this festival, it seems almost criminal that his show was free Matthew Highton is definitely one to look out for in the future.” * * * * Three Weeks - Brighton
“With material this solid and inventive and a genuine desire to take the comedy road less travelled, Highton is a star on the rise.” Fringe Guru
“Daring and different.” The New Current
DANIEL SIMONSEN

Norwegian Daniel Simonsen first made his mark on the UK comedy scene in 2007 and has rapidly made a name for himself on the live comedy circuit as an original and talented young comedian. Within a year of embarking on his UK career he achieved success in a number of major competitions (including winning So You Think You’re Funny 2008), and has subsequently performed for major clubs & promoters including: Highlights, The Comedy Store, Off The Kerb, Banana Cabaret, and The Comedy Tree among many other independent gigs.

‘A Scandinavian who surely deserves his place in the comedy section... his set was the best of the night’ - The Scotsman

‘Look out for this brilliantly offbeat upcoming Norwegian stand-up, who mixes surreal stuff with dry-as-a-bone gags.’ - The Guardian

‘Marvellous’ - Time Out

‘Tremendous promise’- Don Ward, The Comedy Store

‘He has funny bones’ – Karen Koren, Gilded Balloon

Nominee: Chortle Best Newcomer 2009

Winner: So You Think You’re Funny 2008

Finalist: Laughing Horse 2008