Shows From Performers With My Same Surname - Doherty - at Edinburgh Fringe 2024

Nepotism is alive and well at the Edinburgh Fringe 2024, and I am happy to do my part by promoting shows by people with my surname - Doherty - or some variation (keeping the C or the O'). I am probably related to these people in some distant way and would find out if I dug deeper into Ancestry.com, but who has the time?

Andrew Doherty: Gay Witch Sex Cult

Definitely the most laternative out of the group, this is an INCREDIBLE poster. I am absolutely seeing my (probably cousin) Andrew in this!

From the description: "A sticky, spooky horror comedy about gender-reveal parties, demons from hell, and a Gay Witch Sex Cult (a sex cult for gay witches)."

Jul 31, Aug 1-11, 13-25

Pleasance Courtyard - Attic 23:00 - 00:00

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Diona Doherty: Got MILF?

I think MILF is officially a long-term word in the zeitgeist and did not die in the early 2000s. I am proud of my (maybe 2nd degree aunt) Diona for feeling that confidence and owning it!

From the description: "She's the comedian, the mother and the owner of a bunch of frozen embryos. 20 grand and two IVF kids later, Irish comedian Diona Doherty would like to make some of that cash back."

Aug 1-10

Laughing Horse @ The Counting House - The Loft

19:45 - 20:30

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David O'Doherty: Ready, Steady, David O'Doherty

My (probably nephew twice removed) David is back again for another amazing musical comedy Fringe show that is sure to sell out. His title is also about a lazy as this article idea. So proud! From the description: "The David O'Doherty of comedy is back! Having trained his body and mind to the point of peak perfection, he has used a very nice pen to write a new concert of talking and songs. Now it's time to say it out loud. He's got fresh batteries for his keyboard and a splendid new hat. He is ready. Are you?"

Jul 31, Aug 1-12, 14-26 Assembly George Square - Gordon Aikman Theatre 19:15 - 20:15

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Jack Docherty in The Chief – No Apologies

Famous for the classic Scot Squad, my great-great grandson Jack is back at Edinburgh Fringe 2024 with his famous character.

From the description: "The BAFTA-winning star of Scot Squad and cult classic Absolutely, returns to the Fringe as Scotland's favourite cop. The People's Chief looks back on his career righting wrongs, crushing crime, battling bams and never, ever apologising."

Aug 2-15 Gilded Balloon Patter House - Big Yin 20:00 - 21:00

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Broadside Ballads (Brian Docherty)

This one is a little more indirect, my grand uncle Brian Docherty from the band Bluebells will be playing in this group with some classic songs from Scotland. So proud!

From the description: "Step into history as members of iconic Scottish bands Del Amitri, Orange Juice, Bluebells and more take audiences on an immersive journey into the heart of Scotland's rich cultural heritage through a captivating blend of dynamic music and projection."

Aug 15-21

Gilded Balloon Patter House - Big Yin

21:30 - 22:30