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| Erich McElroy
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Following his 4 star Edinburgh show 'The Brit Identity’ in 2012, Erich McElroy is fast making his mark on the UK comedy circuit. With a good mix of British cyncism and American positivity, Erich has appeared on BBC Breakfast and FIVE news. He has written and produced a well received article with video content for The Independent.
Invited to take part in the AAA Show in Edinburgh, Erich was spotted as one to watch after receiving 4 star reviews along with a Total Fringe Sellout Award for his 2006 Edinburgh show Brokeback Britain,which was praised for its 'great gags' (The Stage), and described by The List as 'hilariously insightful' and as 'excellent' by Time Out.
Originally from Seattle, Erich joined ranks and became a British citizen and is highly regarded for his humourous and insightful take on living in the UK. As well as writing for The Independent and the Huffington Post, Erich wrote for the weekly satirical 'The Comedy Tree News' which lampoons life in the UK and topcial news headlines, which was published in the South African Times, Australian Times and New Zealand Times.
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"McElroy is witty and smart in this fast-paced show. Very funny", fringebiscuit.co.uk - Aug-2012
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"****", Chortle - Aug-2012
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"warm and funny show", The List - Aug-2012
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"****", Broadway Baby - Aug-2012
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"The biggest cheer of the night went to Erich McElroy, an American who rejuvenated familiar culture-clash observations with a polished verve. McElroy’s confidence, improvisations and later reflections on the Republican Tea Party movement made him winning company.", thebowlerhat.com - Jul-2012
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"Excellent", Time Out
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"Great gags", The Stage
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"Hilariously insightful", The List
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"at ease with the audience, making them feel comfortable in return... it's this geniality that will ensure his place on the circuit", chortle
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Bio
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Total Fringe Sellout Award, AAA, Edinburgh 10
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Total Fringe Sellout Award, Brokeback Britain
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FIVE News - 2013, Guest debating comedy and censorship in the light of Frankie Boyle comments
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BBC Breakfast - 2013, Guest discussing the Citizen Test
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The Brit Identity - 2012, Writer-performer, Edinburgh Fringe, The Pleasance
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The Comedy Tree News, published in South African Times, Australian Times, New Zealand Times
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BBC London, Guest
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Frog & Bucket
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Comedy Cafe
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Banana
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The Glee
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AAA Late Show, Edinburgh 10
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Brokeback Britain, Edinburgh 06
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Highlight
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Jongleurs
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Just The Tonic
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Krater Comedy
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Jesters
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