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Paul McDaniel & Chris Thornburn WIP

Two comedy shows for the price of one! Come see Paul McDaniel and Chris Thornburn preview their shows for the Edinburgh Fringe at Blackfriars Basement on Sunday 28th July!

Paul McDaniel & Chris Thornburn WIP

About Paul McDaniel & Chris Thornburn WIP

Paul McDaniel: Butter Beans (WIP) Doors 7:15pm, Show Start 7:30pm
Paul is a Northern Irish comedian and he’s talking about butter beans. But not really. It’s a metaphor for feelings and that, see. It’s very clever! And funny. Come see!
'An inexplicable delight' (Chortle.co.uk).
'Glorious' (Comedy.co.uk).
'Paul McDaniel is f*cking brilliant' (Janey Godley).
As seen/heard on BBC''s Edinburgh Unlocked, Breaking The News and Scot Squad.

Chris Thorburn: Cineman Show Start 8:45pm
A comedy show all about movies. Winner of the Funny Fringe Award, RVK Fringe 2023. British Comedy Guide Recommended Show, Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023.
'Superbly comedic look at cinema with a personal touch' (TheWeeReview.com).
'There's not a comedy style Thorburn isn't adept at' (Comedy.co.uk).
'He's going to go far' (NPR.org).
As seen/heard on BBC's The Now Show, Breaking The News and Scot Squad.

£5 to see both shows

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