In PBH's Wee Blue |Book you'll find this show listed as "Frank Edginton : Northern Powerhouse". But the lord (and litigious gits with too much money) moves in mysterious ways. Now Frank has found his god and, such is the power of the internet, been ordained overnight. Halleluah brothers and sisters, for he is here to spread the word.
Father Frank has a few tales to tell about how he found his calling, and his earlier life as a revolutionary anarchist and roadie to the gods of rock and roll. Fortunately Frank's alter ego, Aidan Goatley is a well established comedy presence on the Fringe, so there are laughs aplenty, and some audience interaction.
The Father is generous enough to give others their chance to preach, so there will be two or three different guest comics joining him each day. On this first appearance he was joined by the laconic Christian Talbot and feisty Sameena Zehra. Both delivered excellent sets, with Zehra really connecting with a packed out audience.
Definitely one of the stronger Free Fringe standup shows on offer, with the added bonus of being in a venue with it's own chippie!
Father Frank's Hallelujah Chorus is in Black Market at 16.00 until 10 August.
Christian Talbot is appearing in Holt and Talbot Can't Stand the Sight of Each Other in Sweet Grassmarket at 20.10 until 27 August.
Sameena Zehra does not have a Fringe show this year.
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