Russell Kane
Russell Kane at Underbelly Bristo Square, Edinburgh
About the show
Whirlwind, Fitbit-breaking comedian, presenter, actor and author Russell Kane returns to the city where he won the coveted Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Show back in 2010. Now he's back, with his unique recipe of sharp wit and 'storming physical comedy' (Mail On Sunday). Safety warning: wear strong underwear. Pants will be spoiled. 'Fierce, funny and heartfelt... a thrilling reminder of what comedy can do' (Guardian).
'An evening-long fix of stand-up espresso' (Times). 'Russell Kane has made his name with verbose, hyperactive comedy – and he shows no sign of slowing down' (i Paper).
Featuring - Russell Kane
Multi-award winning comedian, presenter, actor, author and scriptwriter Russell Kane is best known as the host of three series of BBC3's Live At The Electric, regular appearances on BBC1's Live At Apollo, BBC3's Unzipped, ITV2's Celebrity Juice and I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! Now!
Russell was nominated four times for prestigious Edinburgh Comedy Awards before winning Best Show in 2010. He then went onto make history as the first comedian to win both the Edinburgh Award and Melbourne Comedy Festival's Barry Award in one year.
'An exceptional comedian, his pace is relentless and his material beautifully observed and exquisitely crafted... inspiring and brilliant' (Chortle).
'A seriously good comedian' (The Times)
'Russell Kane delivers magic in spades' (The Scotsman)
'A smart, probing brain lurks below the vertiginous quiff' (The Evening Standard).
Russell Kane was named in Ents24's top 5 hardest-working comedians of 2016.