The Voodoo Rooms is very pleased to be an official venue of the Free Fringe 2009 and we have a full schedule of quality shows running daily in The Speakeasy throughout The Festival 2009, all of which you can enjoy completely free of charge. The Speakeasy is a self contained function room with a licenced bar - Customers are also welcome to visit the main bar & restaurant. Shows will be seated.
Please read on for details of our shows or visit the Free Fringe website for more details.
601 Speakeasy from 12:05 - 13:00, August 8-28
Iona Dudley-Ward's a Bit of a Character
Iona Dudley-Ward (2004 Brighton Festival award-winner) presents a variety of socially inept, attention seeking and cringe-worthy characters - live and on screen - in this multimedia one-woman character and situation comedy sketch show
611 Speakeasy from 13:15 - 14:10, August 8-15, 17-22 & 24-28
Blind Mirth
Long-form improvisation from St Andrews' best, oldest (and also only) improv comedy troupe. A fresh new show every day. Your suggestions are transformed into your own unique and wonderful show. Expect the unexpected
621 Speakeasy from 14:25 - 15:25, August 8-28
Something Else
The Reserve Collection brings you a smart and silly collection of sketches looking at how we communicate and why we mostly don't. From dating to Facebook to working in a shop, it's all about reaching out to another person, missing and falling over
631 Speakeasy from 15:40 - 1640, August 8-16 & 18-28
Afternoon Tea
Gemma Leader and David Kelly bring you tea, cakes and stand-up comedy. Great British traditions that have never been mixed - till now! And we'll give it to you free, because we love you. We really do. 'Calm, collected and funny' ThreeWeeks.
641 Speakeasy from 16:50 - 17:50, August 8-18
Wafik & Friends
Considered by many to be the funniest one-eyed Egyptian, Wafik Nasralla brings his unique comedy to the Fringe. Don't let his shy demeanour fool you, Wafik will have you laughing at the oddest things, including himself. Join him along with a showcase of the best up-and-coming talent the UK has to offer.
642 Speakeasy from 16:50 - 17:50, August 19-28
Become The Boss Of Everything
Double act Kieran and Joe show you how to get any job, anywhere, any time. After this workshop no one will ever say 'you're not a surgeon' again. 'First-rate' London Theatre Guide; 'Leaves the audience permanently laughing' Fest.
651 Speakeasy from 18:05 - 19:00, August 8-28
Kabarett's Kleine Komedie
A darkly humorous alternative variety revue, with comedy, freak show, neo-burlesque and associated macabre musings from Edinburgh's year-round purveyors of dark cabaret, the Itsy Collective
661 Speakeasy from 19:15 - 20:10, August 8-16 & 18-28
Papa CJ: Slumdog Comedian
Indian tea planter's son reaches top ten of Last Comic Standing and funds an entire village through comedy. 'Fresh and up-to-the-minute with a sly sting in the tail' British Theatre Guide; 'Caustic observations' Metro; 'Unbridled laugh riot' Asian Age; 'Master of the sideswipe' Mirror
671 Speakeasy from 20:25 - 21:20, August 8-17 & 19-28
The News at Kate
Why doesn't Britain have its own Jon Stewart? It does - you just haven't discovered her yet. Come and see political comedy from the multi award-winning Kate Smurthwaite - host of London's The Comedy Manifesto -for free before she gets her own series!
681 Speakeasy from 21:35 - 22:35, August 8-13, 16-23 & 25-28
Chris Cross is Escaping from Reality Chris Cross is the rock'n'roll of cabaret. He travels the world performing his act - mixing stand-up comedy, magic, contortionism & escapology to create a high-energy, kick ass show! The Stage named it a 'Must-see show' at the 2008 Edinburgh Fringe.
More info at www.chris-cross.co.uk / www.myspace.com/chriscrossmagic
682 Speakeasy from 21:35 - 22:35, August 14 & 15
Token Yank Sketch Comedy
Sketch comedy group based in Cardiff, created by American writer and comedienne Taylor Glenn. Showcasing talent from Wales, England and Ireland, Token Yank creates original filmed, live and sung sketches that are observational, silly and deliciously dark
691 Speakeasy from 22:50 - 01:00, August 8-28
Best In Stand-Up - 99 Club Princes St
The 99 Club has been Critics' Choice in the Independent, Guardian, Times, Time Out, Mirror, Metro and more. Proudly supporting the Free Fringe, we present five different performers each night from our venues in London's West End. www.99clubcomedy.co.uk
