Two pictures side by side of actor Christian Bale from Batman and American Psycho. One photo says “Batman” and the other says “Batman” but between the T and the M is the letter E inserted above to read his American Psycho name of Bateman.
When you realise one of the best actors is actually pretty lazy when choosing his parts!
#ChristianBale #Batman #AmericanPsycho #HollywoodScoop #ActorsLife
Sorry to hear that Patricia Routledge has kicked the bouquet! 😢
We really enjoyed having Shall I Compere Thee In A Funny Way? at the @buxtonfringe.bsky.social - would recommend the show to any @edfringe.bsky.social venue. If you have children, School's Out Comedy Club is fantastic - hope you can bring both shows back to us next year!
Regardless of what you think of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, this is not a good look for the Edinburgh Fringe, or for the UK.
Antisemitism is real, and terrifying. The situation in Gaza is horrific. Both things can be true.
Discrimination is not the way to peace, anywhere.
If you are going to Edinburgh to see shows and enjoy the comedy, please do not boycott these venues, they are hosting some incredible acts who I wouldn’t want to suffer negatively because of this.
8/8 End
For those who have suggested boycotts of the venues, I would ask fellow comics not to do anything to jeopardise your own shows, just go out there, do your thing and smash it!
7/8
I am incredibly grateful for the support I have received from so many inside and outside the comedy industry, and hope that everyone performing in Edinburgh has a productive and safe month.
6/8
I am still processing the concept that in 2025 I can be cancelled just for being Jewish. In the mean time I will still be at the Fringe for my one remaining children’s show and continue to investigate possible alternative venues for both of my cancelled shows.
5/8
As a Jewish person living in Britain it is possible, and increasingly common, to have a love for Israel without supporting the actions of the government.
4/8
Anyone who knows me will know I have never expressed support for anything other than freeing the hostages and finding a way for peace. It is sad to think that these views could conflict with anyone who wants to see a lasting peace in Gaza and Israel.
3/8
The reason I was given is that my ”views concerning the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Palestine…are in significant conflict with our venue’s stance against the current Israeli government’s policy and actions.”
2/8
A picture of Stand Up Comedian Philip Simon holding a microphone. The picture has a lot of text, which is the same as what is written in the post.
Following on from the news that my and Aaron Levene’s long running compilation show, Jew-O-Rama, was being cancelled by Whistlebinkies due to concerns over “staff safety”, yesterday I learnt that my solo show, Shall I Compere Thee in a Funny Way? was being dropped by Banshee Labyrinth.
1/8
Posters and flyers from some of our @buxtonfringe.bsky.social shows! Leamprov, Samantha Day, @philipscomedy.bsky.social and Black Liver. Have you seen them in the wild, yet?
We're so excited to have last year's @buxtonfringe.bsky.social Children's Event Award winner back! @philipscomedy.bsky.social returns with SCHOOL'S OUT COMEDY CLUB. Excellent end of term fun where kids take the mic and share their best (and worst) jokes 2025.underthefringe.com/shows/school...
Happy Pride Month to all those who celebrate (which let’s face it, should be all of you!)
#Pride #PrideMonth #lgbtq #lgbtqiapride❤️💛💚💙💜 #Ally
For some reason whenever I see Donald Trump making this pose, it’s not the power salute he seems to think it is!
🎉Getting in before the networks get clogged up at midnight to wish everyone a Happy New Tax Year! 🎊
Often accused of not doing enough to keep women safe, it’s good to see the police are finally back on brand!
Look how delighted all the kids are to hear School’s Out Comedy Club is coming back to a number of Fringes this year!
Want some more info...?
Then...WATCH THIS SPACE! 👀
Oh, right! So he’s no problem when the economy transitions! Double standards!
Sorry mum, we’re now under someone else’s wing!
Super excited to start our journey with @podomedy.bsky.social after wandering through the #podcast desert with @philipscomedy.bsky.social for what feels like 40 years!
I wrote a thing about podcasting.
www.philipsimon.co.uk/post/the-joy...
Have a read...or don't...I can't make you!
I was #TodayYearsOld when I realised ... fuel gauges in cars have an arrow that points to which side of your car you need to fill up your petrol tank!
Your turn...
Saturday 8th February @ 8:40pm at the @leicscomedyfest.bsky.social with Jokes on Us at The Real Ale Classroom (Rutland Street)
Free entry (PWYW)
Either turn up on the night or reserve yourself a free ticket (and protect my sanity by knowing how many people might be coming) from the link in my bio.
Four movie posters with their corresponding comedy spots including “A complete Unknown” as compete, A Real Pain” as the opener, “Maria” as token woman and “The Brutalist” as the headliner.
When you gig in a cinema and realise the current release of films totally reflects the comedy industry!
New Business Idea:
You send me your posts first and I correct the grammar before you post them.
No charge, just feel it might help my mental health!
This is less about how ignorant they are and more about the level of devotion they feel towards this man. That said, I don’t think it’s anything to do with their stupidity, so much as it’s how easily they can be manipulated to believe the lies. No-one’s immune. We had it here with Brexit.
So Donald Trump is the 45th & the 47th President of the USA. Looks like it’ll be pretty easy to crack MAGA’s PIN numbers then!
Ah. I know who you mean. He came to my show once in Edinburgh. Lovely man. Not to worry. Be well x