EDINBURGH 2020
The plan for 2020
Joseph Parsons: Underdog
Joseph Parsons (As seen on Channel 4) presents his debut hour: ‘Underdog’. In this fun-filled hour of comedy, Parsons discusses fan culture, sporting idols and celebrates the LGBTQ+ heroes in sport.
With his trademark friendly high-energy presence on stage, Parsons will tell the uplifting story of how he challenged his anxiety of joining a football team.
In the wake of the recent homophobic comments of Israel Folau and Margaret Court, and in a world where hate is on the rise in sport, there are a host of incredible people paving the way for a brighter future. It’s a story that is being rewritten. This show hopes to be part of that.
This show is not just for sports fans, it’s for people who champion the underdog.
Previews
16 FEB – 18:45
The Albany
23 MAR – 17:30
The Bill Murray
6 APR – 17:30
The Bill Murray
17 MAY – 20:30
2 Northdown
Quotes and Features
“Very high energy, well-written material that a lot of effort has clearly been put into”
Featured in “Top 10 Must See LGBT Acts of the Fringe 2019”
“Extremely likeable”
Audience Feedback
“We just want to say a MASSIVE THANKYOU to @posephjarsons who donated money from his stand up shows this summer to Football v Homophobia. Joe you are an FvH Hero.”
“Some of this was more important for me to hear than I actually know how to put into words. Thank you”
“Went to see @posephjarsons on a whim and it turned out to be one of the best we saw”
“Very much pointing everyone a the #EdFringe in the direction of @posephjarsons ‘s Baggy point during its short run. Some real food for thought among the laughs and cringes”
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