Articles by Kate Copstick

Gerard Noir

This is a glorious experience from the opening theme tune, through commercial breaks, down to the 'traditional' preview of the next episode.

BOBBY WINNER

Poof!

There is wonder here in Edinburgh, and it is being ignored.

Chekhov's Dildo

Play with Chekhov at your peril, children.

What Broke David Lynch?

It is difficult to work out exactly who this play is for.

Activities of Daily Living

This is not a nice Fringe for comedy.

It's Fraser Brown, I'm Afraid

It is absolutely not Fraser Brown who needs to be afraid.

Aladdin

The word that most immediately springs to mind is 'joy'.

Absolutely Burlesque Cabaret

One of the great things that the Edinburgh Fringe has always done is to give a platform to local schools of various performing arts within an actual arts festival.

Sasha Regan's All Male The Pirates of Penzance

The works of WS Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan are jewels in the English theatrical treasury and I, generally, have scant patience (no pun intended) with 'reimaginings'.

Howerd's End

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Kate Copstick
UK Regional & Tours
Golden Goose Theatre / The Old Joint Stock Pub
1st Nov, 2020

A lot of love has gone into this imagined duet between Frankie Howerd and his lover Dennis Heymer.

Spike Smith: A Retrospective

In the midst of the comedy maelstrom, into which Edinburgh in August descends, I was privileged to enjoy an extraordinary artistic experience.

Ask A Stripper

This is not a 'show' in the generally accepted meaning of the word.

Bigger than Dolly Parton

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Kate Copstick
Edinburgh Fringe
15th Aug, 2023

Kate Copstick meets Natalie Perlin, the 36GGG woman, while trying hard not to stare at her breasts; Natalie's that is.

Comedy Stars Are Funny Things

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Kate Copstick
London Fringe
1st Feb, 2023

Kate Copstick reveals the mind of a reviewer.

Slaughtered at theSpace Surgeons' Hall with Kate Copstick: Episode 6

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Kate Copstick
Edinburgh Fringe
17th Aug, 2019

Copstick is back at Surgeons' Hall chatting to Martha McBrier, Darcie Silver, Pope Lonergan and Lisa Frischemeier.

Slaughtered at The Abattoir with Kate Copstick: Episode 5

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Kate Copstick
Edinburgh Fringe
16th Aug, 2019

Slaughtered, from the Underbelly Abattoir. Hosted by Copstick, with guests including Alun Cochrane, Luca Cupani, Langston Kerman, Taigé Lauren, and Darius Davies.

Slaughtered at theSpace Surgeon's Hall with Kate Copstick: Episode 4

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Kate Copstick
Edinburgh Fringe
11th Aug, 2019

Kate Copstick chats to Paul Wady of Stealth Aspies about questioning labels on the topic of autism.

Slaughtered at The Abattoir with Kate Copstick: Episode 2

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Kate Copstick
Edinburgh Fringe
10th Aug, 2019

Hosted by Kate Copstick and featuring the equally fierce female voices of Kirsten Vangsness (yes, Penelope Garcia!), Elaine Miller, and Martha McBrier.

Slaughtered at The Army: Kate Copstick Podcast Episode 3

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Kate Copstick
Edinburgh Fringe
10th Aug, 2019

Kate meets the folks behind the Army@TheFringe and finds out more about this unique venue.

Slaughtered at The Surgeon's Hall with Kate Copstick: Episode 1

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Kate Copstick
Edinburgh Fringe
4th Aug, 2019

Kate Copstick presents episode 1 of Slaughtered at The Surgeon's Hall with President Obonjo and Zach Zucker.

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