MISCHIEF RETURN TO THEIR COMEDY ROOTS WITH THREE SHOWS AT THE 75TH EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE
Mischief today announces their return to Edinburgh Festival Fringe, with three productions for 2022. The Olivier Award nominated improv show, Mischief Movie Night runs at the Pleasance at EICC (Pentland Theatre), 3 – 28 August, with full cast to be announced. Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields create a brand new comedy, Mind Mangler: Member of the Tragic Circle at Pleasance Courtyard (Beyond), 3 – 28 August; and Charlie Russell tries to make everyone happy in her new heart-warming show, Charlie Russell Aims To Please at Pleasance Courtyard (Below), 3 – 27 August.
Mischief was founded in 2008 by a group of acting graduates of LAMDA and began as an improvised comedy group performing annually at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe from 2009. This marks the company’s first month-long run back at the Festival since they presented The Play That Goes Wrong in 2013.The productionwent on to win an Olivier Award, and has since played to an audience of over two million with productions in over 30 countries. In August 2021 itbecame the longest running play at the Duchess Theatre (since the theatre opened in 1929), and is the longest running comedy in the West End.
Henry Lewis and Jonathan Sayer said today, “We’re absolutely delighted to be heading back to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year. The fringe is full of amazing memories for us and to be part of the 75thanniversary with three shows, including new work is incredibly exciting.”
Charlie Russell also commented, “I’m thrilled to be able to create new work with Mischief, and to be returning to Edinburgh and sharing with festival audiences who have supported us from the beginning and helped us get to where we are now.”
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CHARLIE RUSSELL AIMS TO PLEASE
Written and performed by Charlie Russell
Pleasance Courtyard (Below)
3 – 27 August at 3.15pm
Charlie Russell wants to do a show in Edinburgh, but all she can think about is what she wants people to think of it and ultimately, of her.
So rather than focusing on what she wants to say, she’s just going to create a show that will please absolutely everyone by trying to hit as many solo fringe show tropes and styles as possible within an hour. That’s doable, right?
Charlie Russell is an actor, writer, improviser, and Creative Associate of Mischief Theatre. Charlie is an original creator and cast member of all of Mischief’s work so far, including The Play That Goes Wrong (UK tour/West End/Broadway), Peter Pan Goes Wrong (Pleasance/West End/BBC1 adaptation), The Comedy About a Bank Robbery (West End), Groan Ups (West End), Mischief Movie Night (London/UK tour) A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong (BBC1), and The Goes Wrong Show (BBC1). Charlie co-produced (as part of Mischief) the Mischief Movie Night (London/UK tour, 2017/2018). In 2019 she produced Piano_Play (Edinburgh Festival Fringe). Her other acting credits include And Then There Were None (BBC1 & Mammoth Screen).
MISCHIEF MOVIE NIGHT
Pleasance at EICC (Pentland Theatre)
3 – 28 August at 6.30pm
Starring them, directed by you, every show is different with you suggesting a genre, location and title, and Mischief hilariously bring the show to life, complete with rewinds, directors cuts, thrilling live music and DVD extras that will have you howling with laughter.
Over 100,000 households tuned in from over 45 countries to watch the live streamed version in lockdown, now see Mischief’s Olivier-nominated improv delight live on stage.
MIND MANGLER: MEMBER OF THE TRAGIC CIRCLE
By Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields
Pleasance Courtyard (Beyond)
3 – 28 August 2022 at 9.30pm
Mind Mangler returns to the stage at the 2022 Edinburgh Fringe following a reasonably good two-night run at the Luton Holiday Inn conference centre, suite 2b. His new spectacular is predicted to spiral into chaos as he attempts to read your mind.
Performed by Henry Lewis and Jonathan Sayer.
Jonathan Sayer is an Olivier Award-winning writer, actor, producer and Director of Mischief. His work has been performed in over 40 countries worldwide. Theatre credits include Mischief Movie Night In (co-creator/actor/producer – live stream), Magic Goes Wrong (writer/actor – West End/Lowry/UK Tour – Nominated for Best New Entertainment/Comedy Play – Olivier Award 2020, co-created with magicians Penn & Teller), Groan Ups (writer/actor – West End/UK tour), Mischief Movie Night (co-creator/actor/producer- West End/UK tours – nominated Best New Comedy – Olivier Award 2018), The Comedy About a Bank Robbery (writer/actor- Criterion Theatre/UK tour), Peter Pan Goes Wrong (writer/actor- UK tour/West End), The Play That Goes Wrong (actor/writer – Lyceum Theatre,Broadway/Duchess Theatre, West End/UK and international tour – Best New Comedy – Olivier Award and WhatsOnStage Award), Lights! Camera! Improvise! (actor, improviser, producer – Spirit of the Fringe Award 2013, Best Improv Show Award 2012) and Happy Birthday Simon (actor, Orange Tree Theatre). Television credits include The Goes Wrong Show (BBC1, writer/actor), Peter Pan Goes Wrong (BBC1, writer/actor/associate producer), The Royal Variety Performance: The Play That Goes Wrong (ITV, writer/actor), A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong (BBC1, writer/actor). Jonathan has also appeared in We are Most Amused and Amazed (ITV1), Keep it in the Family (ITV1), Children in Need 2020 (BBC1) and Comic Relief 2022 (BBC1). Jonathan is a trustee for Mousetrap Theatre Projects and is the co-chair of Ashton United Football Club. He is currently working on his first book.
Henry Lewis is an Olivier Award-winning writer, actor and Director of Mischief, whose work has been produced in over 40 countries worldwide. Theatre credits include Mischief Movie Night In (co-creator/actor/producer – live stream), Magic Goes Wrong (writer/actor – West End/Lowry, 2020 Olivier nominee for Best New Entertainment/Comedy Play, co-created with Penn & Teller), The Goes Wrong Show (BBC1, writer/actor), Groan Ups (West End, writer/actor), Mischief Movie Night (West End/UK tours – 2018 Olivier Award nominee for Best New Comedy), The Comedy About a Bank Robbery (West End—2017 Olivier Award nominee for Best New Comedy), The Play That Goes Wrong (writer/actor, West End/Broadway/UK and international tours —2015 Olivier Award winner of Best New Comedy and WhatsOnStage Awards 2014), Peter Pan Goes Wrong (BBC1, West End/UK tour — 2016 Olivier nominee for Best New Comedy), A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong (BBC1, writer/actor). Henry has appeared at The Royal Variety Performance (ITV1), We are Most Amused and Amazed (ITV1), Keep it in the Family (ITV1), Children in Need 2020 (BBC1) and Comic Relief 2022 (BBC1). Henry produced and performed in the critically acclaimed revival of Mercury Fur (Trafalgar Studios— Off-West End Awards nominee for Best Production), Beasts & Beauties (Hampstead Theatre) and produced the UK premiere of Tracy Letts’ Superior Donuts (Southwark Playhouse—winner of Peter Brook Empty Space Award). Henry created and founded The Mystery Agency.
Henry Shields is an Olivier award-winning writer, has been a member of Mischief Theatre since 2009 and is a Creative Associate of the company. Theatre credits include Magic Goes Wrong (writer/actor – West End/Lowry/UK Tour – Nominated for Best New Entertainment/Comedy Play – Olivier Award 2020, co-created with magicians Penn & Teller), Groan Ups (West End, writer/actor), Peter Pan Goes Wrong (writer/actor – 2016 Olivier Award nominee for Best New Comedy), The Comedy About a Bank Robbery (writer/actor), The Play That Goes Wrong (writer/actor – winner 2015 Olivier Award and WhatsOnStage Award for Best New Comedy), The Nativity Goes Wrong (writer), and The Busy Body (Southwark Playhouse). Television credits include The Goes Wrong Show (BBC1), Peter Pan Goes Wrong (BBC1), and A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong (BBC1).
Mind Mangler and Mickey are based on characters originally created in Magic Goes Wrong
by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer & Henry Shields and Penn & Teller
LISTINGS
Box Office: www.pleasance.co.uk
CHARLIE RUSSELL AIMS TO PLEASE
Pleasance Courtyard (Below)
3 – 27 August (except 15 August) at 3.15pm
Tickets:
£12.50 – £14 (concessions: £10.50 – £12)
3 – 4 August: £10 (previews)
8 – 9 August: 2 for 1
MISCHIEF MOVIE NIGHT
Pleasance at EICC (Pentland Theatre)
3 – 28 August (except 15 August) at 6.30pm
Tickets:
£17 – £19.50 (concessions: £15 – £17.50)
3 – 4 August: £10 (previews)
8 – 9 August: 2 for 1
MIND MANGLER: MEMBER OF THE TRAGIC CIRCLE
Pleasance Courtyard (Beyond)
3 – 28 August (except 15 August) at 9.30pm
Tickets:
£16 – £18.50 (concessions £14 – £16.50)
3 – 4 August: £10 (previews)
8 – 9 August: 2 for 1
All Mischief shows will include access performances with dates confirmed soon. Please visit MischiefEdFringe.com for announcements.