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George Egg offers two shows; His off the wall stand up show and/or his now famous cookery comedy set. Funny, inspiring and absurd in equal measure, cross-genre stand up comedian and anarchic chef George’s uniquely brilliant act is as much a comedy set as it is an illustrated lecture.
Unique and genre-defining, he makes food on stage using unexpected equipment and unconventional methods – and he makes you laugh too. In 2015, George took his debut solo show Anarchist Cook to the Edinburgh Fringe. The show, a comical guide on how to cook in a hotel room, was a total sell-out and won him the Spirit of the Fringe Award.
George Egg: The Comedian Who Cooks
This success was followed by a two-year tour of the show that took him to Holland, Estonia, Norway and New Zealand, as well as extensively in the UK, including two runs at the Soho Theatre, London, and another sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2016.
Career Highlights
In 2017, George returned to Edinburgh with his follow-up second show, DIY Chef, where this time he cooked in a shed using power tools. It was another total sell-out and the springboard for a second tour.
George has appeared (and cooked) on BBC Radio 4’s Loose Ends and has enjoyed numerous appearances on BBC Radio 4 Extra.
In addition to his solo comedy-cooking shows, George has been a sought-after stand-up comedian for the last two decades, taking his brand of far-reaching humour to Germany, Switzerland, Holland, Belgium, Spain, Austria, France, Norway, New Zealand, Hong Kong and even India, both on stage and on television. He has also supported the likes of Lee Mack, Micky Flanagan and Jack Dee on tour.
Currently on tour throughout the UK with DIY Chef, George also has a number of exciting television, radio and literary projects in development.
Stand-Up Comedy
Wildly brandishing the world’s second-largest briefcase containing a battery of ridiculous props, George bounds onto the stage to perform one of the most original, interesting, innovative and sweetly whimsical comedy performances you are ever likely to see.
George Egg: Comedy Cooking
A true cross between alternative stand-up comedy and music hall variety, George’s unique visual style crosses many barriers. George has been a professional stand-up comedian, actor and writer for the last ten years. He has an extremely successful and inventive solo show with which he has toured in Germany, Switzerland, Holland, Belgium, Spain, France, extensively in the United Kingdom and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
TV Credits
George’s TV credits include The Jim Tavaré Show (Channel 5), Funny Business (ITV), and Red Velvet (Channel 4). He has written material for many TV shows, including The Jim Tavaré Show and the BAFTA-winning series of The Sketch Show (ITV). He has also provided TV warm-up for several shows and appeared as a straight actor in shows such as The Bill.
Corporate Comedy
An experienced corporate entertainer, George has performed at events for many blue-chip companies over the years. Such clients have included, among many others, Experian, Smith & Nephew and Vedanta Resources.
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Jay Rayner –
Go see George Egg… you’ll never look at a Corby trouser press in the same way again. Brilliant
Fest Magazine –
a mixture of technical wizardry, showmanship and wry, warm offhand comments… a thoroughly enjoyable hour
The Skinny –
a show infused with themes of divergent thinking and imagination
The Herald –
an ingenious show and one that’s surely going to get its own TV series
The Scotsman –
George’s show Anarchist Cook is absolutely glorious
Bruce Dessau (Evening Standard Comedy Critic) –
the best-smelling show in this year’s Festival
Kate Copstick in Scotland on Sunday –
a genius… he is the friendly face of anarchy, the anarchic face of food and the foodie face of comedy
The ‘i’ Paper (Independent) –
My find of the Fringe
The Telegraph –
It is refreshing to encounter a performer who really is unique
The Times –
It’s a hilarious show, with surprisingly good food