Russell Howard
- Wandering
Russell Howard
Pleasance Courtyard @ 20:35, Aug 6-28 (Not 15), £5, £9.50 (£8.00), £8.50 (£7.00)
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Pegged to be one of the next big stars in comedy and having enjoyed him last year (ooh err!) Russell Howard is a man who prefers Jaffa Cakes to drugs and has maybe a slight obsession with pudding. At this year’s Fringe Wandering showcased Russell’s talent well.

Russell looks a little bit like a rogue member of a boyband, one that defected to pursue slightly more meaningful things in life, or maybe a butterfly… With the attention span of a marmoset, the wry and often silly observational humour was fast paced and eclectic.

Russell is one of the few comedians to ever be apologetic about his tendency to swear despite his mouth being cleaner than most. He is also possibly the only person to attempt to answer one of the most pressing questions in life - what would actually happen if someone said boo to a goose.

Like a sugar rush personified an hour with Russell Howard just does not seem enough - this man is addictive!

by Johanna Robertson


This year’s Edinburgh and Beyond comedy tour is hosted by the effervescent scallywag Russell Howard who, along with Chris Addison, really makes the show a laugh riot. His enthusiasm as a host is infectious, providing the sticky jam that binds the other acts. All in all, Russell is much like the snacks he adores, outwardly sweet, surprisingly tart and full of fluffy goodness.

Official Site
russell-howard.co.uk

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2006

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Wandering
Edinburgh and Beyond 2006
Hosted by Russell Howard