10 Hidden Gems From Edinburgh Festival 2019
6. Ignacio Lopez - EspañYOLO
Here’s my song about why Spain hates the U.K. From my solo show #EspañYOLO. pic.twitter.com/8E5fh3JSNH
— Ignacio Lopez (@comedylopez) August 22, 2019
As Edinburgh shows go, EspañYOLO might be the very definition of a hard sell. Ignacio Lopez freely admits that the idea of an hour of comedy about Spanish history won’t do much to pique the interest of the average Brit.
However, those who took a chance on this show will have been glad they did. Many of the facts and stories about Spain are genuinely fascinating with Lopez demonstrating a depth and breadth of knowledge on the subject. Crucially, however, the Spanish comic is also a talented writer and performer, able to deftly sprinkle well crafted jokes throughout.
One stand out routine involves a Spanish WW2 spy double crossing Hitler. It’s inherently amusing stuff but Lopez elevates the story to another level with his quick and generous wit.
The BBC Sesh star has racked up over 10 million views online so you can expect to see more from this gifted stand up.