

Andrew Maxwell: Yo Contraire(2019)
Militant optimist Andrew Maxwell shows off his 21 years of experience on the Fringe with this polished, political hour. Thought-provoking, charming and masterful as ever, this cheerful Dubliner's observations are interwoven with razor sharp social commentary. Newly wedded to his muslim wife, Maxwell's take on culture, religion and immigration is as fierce as it is funny.
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Andrew Maxwell: Yo Contraire
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Militant optimist Andrew Maxwell shows off his 21 years of experience on the Fringe with this polished, political hour. Thought-provoking, charming and masterful as ever, this cheerful Dubliner's observations are interwoven with razor sharp social commentary. Newly wedded to his muslim wife, Maxwell's take on culture, religion and immigration is as fierce as it is funny.
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2019-01-18
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