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Em Stroud: Navigating Life
Join Em Stroud on a whirlwind journey of artificial insemination, monkey bikes, and emotionally unstable therapists. From therapy to parenting, marriage to motorbikes, no topic is off-limits in this hilarious journey of self-discovery. This electrifying show will help you lose control to be a better soul! Uplifting, bold, and wildly funny, Em's solo show is returning to London after a whirlwind tour of the UK & Australia for a special pre-Edinburgh Fringe performance! ‘Funny, engaging, thoughtful and disarmingly honest’ ★★★★★ (Southend Theatre Scene) Produced by Bo Warner Directed by Didi Hopkins Music by Tom Bailey emstroud.com/tour/ tiktok.com/@emthecomic
Baba
Baba is a show about belonging and roots. Baba speaks many languages fluently but none natively. From the high mountains of Transylvania, dry desert of Sahara and the wet Red Sea comes... Baba, an hour of professional silliness by solo clown act Halima Habil. Join Halima, a woman trapped in a world of generational cycles, predestined curses and spells, looking for home, as she deep dives to find the truth of her ancestry and escape fate. Halima Habil is a Romanian-Moroccan, Gaulier-trained clown and drag king. She has been at the Sketch Off quarters and Man Up Competition 2025. She performed the WIP of BABA at the Brighton Fringe and Camden People’s Theatre Sprint festival. "Incredibly hilarious, in so many unexpected ways“ (Edfringe reviews 2025) "Absurd comedy, lighthearted. Romania-core at its finest“ (The Reviews Hub) "Really impressive, intriguing and strange, compelling and funny“ (The Reviews Hub) "Halima is slightly reminiscent of Julia Masli – no higher praise – in the character’s ability to silence a room through a few, well-chosen, beautifully timed, and heavily accented words." “Absolutely hilarious. I couldn’t stop howling, tears streaming down my cheeks”
If By Starlight...
Long-time romantics, in love with love, Janelle and Jacob have been through the gamut of relationships, hook-ups, and undefinable situationships. From schoolyard crushes to long-distance paramours, life in the romance lane has been filled with twists, turns, and quick exits, but neither has given up on finding their destination. Along the way, they have both picked up shards of armour to protect themselves from the disappointment of failed relationships. But when both of their first dates go south, they find themselves recuperating at the same watering hole and breaking all of their own rules. Will the daylight of the walk of shame show them the way or prove that logic is the best boundary? "If By Starlight" explores the hang-ups and dreams of two helpless romantics, trying to fit all the right pieces together to find true love.
Francisco de Nata
A Giraffe. In a G-String. With a job to do. Before his hooves head north to Edinburgh, the Giraffe returns to London for one night only! Step into the joyful and absurd world of Francisco de Nata. This silent clown show, featuring audience interaction, puppetry, and a very special Portuguese custard tart, invites you on a playful journey where nonsense, vulnerability and wonder shine. Tasked with painting a ceiling, Francisco’s day soon unravels into beautiful chaos. But as the clock ticks and the paint dries, a tender and ridiculous story unfolds of a Giraffe’s love for his Avó (grandma) and the world around him. Will it all come together before time runs out? "A masterclass in play... Clown comedy at its most inventive, intimate and alive." ★★★★★ - BroadwayBaby "Francisco de Nata has clearly become a cult hero." ★★★★★ - To Do List London "Unmissable! This giraffe is a rare kind of clown." ★★★★★ - Everything Theatre "Trust me: you could willingly watch paint dry with this giraffe for a long time." ★★★★★ - A Young(ish) Perspective
Sharon Wanjohi: A Perfect Life (WIP)
It’s time. I’ve bought some crystals, taken an iron supplement and finally stopped avoiding my taxes. Will this be enough to undo years of avoidance? My therapist (girl I met in a nightclub toilet years ago) says no but I say yes. Because delusion is the key to success. Sharon Wanjohi is a queer British Kenyan comedian, who’s been making waves on the circuit with her take on the lack of Gen-z homeowners and maybe too much material on the cartoons that inspired a generation of sexual awakenings. She has written on Never Mind the Buzzcocks , Late Night Lycett and The Jonathan Ross Show .
Rob Preston: Amazing Global Solutions (WIP)
Character comedian Rob Preston just wants everything to be perfect again. Join him and his unlikely cadre of alter-egos on their quest to dominate the content space, end mental health and bring lasting international peace to the entirety of the globe globally. A big ask? Sure. But someone's got to pull their finger out. BBC New Comedy Award and Pleasance Reserve Shortlist. Soon to appear in Leo Reich's Channel 4 and A24 sitcom It Gets Worse. Star of Fringe 2025 sell-out comedy play Brainsluts: ★★★★ - Guardian ★★★★ - Times ★★★★ - List 'Crowd favourite' - BroadwayWorld.com
The Instant Musical
The Instant Musical - just add suggestions! Formed in 2025, The Instant Musical team are set on bringing happy chaos to musical theatre. At every performance a fully improvised musical is created on the spot, brimming with heart warming and hilarious songs, catchy lyrics, dance routines and plot twists - all set in the wonderful world of wherever you, the audience, decide! They’ve trained with the best and aim for the stars. Finalists of the 2026 London Improv Festival Fan Faves competition.
Katie Mitchell: Giddy
In the Los Angeles suburb of Ilkeston, Derbyshire, there’s scams brewin’. Under the earth, seeping up between your toes from where the coal used to be. Here is a place of monsters, darkness and sports! Join the World’s Greatest Sportsman Katie Mitchell for an hour of absolute silliness about how growing up an orphan on a council estate is the third funnest thing you can do. In an ambitious return to character comedy, Mitchell (Best in Class 2023, ★★★★ BroadwayWorld.com, ★★★★ TheWeeReview,com) is setting out to make her silliest and yet most autobiographical show yet.
Steffan Alun: Windows (preview)
Winner of the Pegasus Award for Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Fringe 2025, the bisexual Welsh optimist presents a brand-new hour of brilliant comedy. With strong opinions on pub quizzes, Stranger Things, behaviour on public transport, and why his mother's pretending his childhood home contained an extra bedroom. 'Warmth, wit, a proudly offbeat perspective' (BroadwayWorld.com). 'His timing is on point and he's incredibly engaging. If you like stand up, go and see Steffan Alun!' (One4Review.co.uk). ' Will lift the spirits of anyone in attendance.' (AYoungishPerspective.co.uk). 'Touching, accomplished and heartfelt storytelling' (FringeHire).
Freya Parker: An Hour Of Decay WIP & Anna Leong Brophy: Born Sexy Yesterday WIP
Freya Parker: An Hour of Decay WIP Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and modern, normal person mines for LOLs in her sophomore solo show. A brave and landmark briefing on the most hilarious topics of all: ageing, Vinted and AI. Never heard of her? She's the absolute and total and main star of these things: Jurassic World: Dominion, Wonka, One Day (Netflix), Mash Report (BBC Two), Smoggie Queens (BBC Three), Deep Cover (Amazon), Lazy Susan (BBC Three). Still never heard of her? Shortest half of sketch-duo Lazy Susan: 'Outrageous and irreverent' ★★★★ - Guardian. 'Bright and bountiful, barely wastes a word' - Times. Born Sexy Yesterday WIP Sure, Anna was born the old-fashioned way – a supreme being deposited into a perfect female body who immediately falls for the first man she sees. But what's next for a sci-fi hottie once she's saved the world, done the laundry and the years have rolled on by? Anna Leong Brophy (How to Train Your Dragon, Shadow and Bone, one half of sketch duo EGG) joyfully frolics through the male gaze (yum), aging (gross) and sexy, sexy sci-fi, all while covered in goo. 'Just perfect' ★★★★ - Chortle ★★★★ - Fest ★★★★ - ThreeWeeks
Golf Is Ruining My Life: An Evening For Swingers
Toms Green and Price, the stars of GB’s 2nd biggest golf podcast, bring you an un-fore-gettable evening of links based lols. Prepare to experience the game as you never have before. They’ll put the par into audience participation, tell stories too litigious for the podcast, and attempt to solve slow play once and for all. Competitions, confessions and chronic back pain LIVE! At last a new golf tour that’s not Saudi backed. “Playing golf takes ages and is too hard. Watching golf is a waste of time. But watching these men talking about playing and maybe even playing some golf is peak entertainment. Do not miss (the ball)” - ALEX HORNE “Let’s hope they play these theatres better than they play golf. Fun guys with very funny swings" - NICK DOUGHERTY - SKY SPORTS GOLF PRESENTER “From Morris, Old and Young, to Watson and Weiskopf, golf’s pantheon of historic greats is a cornucopia of legendary Toms. Now all we have is these two idiots. Brilliant podcast, though" ★★★★★ - TODAY’S GOLFER
Zach Noe Towers: The Indoor Cat Tour
ZNT is an LA-based comedian, actor, and writer you may have seen on Netflix’s Dear White People or as one of the hosts of E!’s Nightly Pop and Dating #NoFilter. Zach tours nationally as one of the opening acts for Fortune Feimster and Taylor Tomlinson and he can be heard weekly as one of the regular guests on Jeff Lewis Live on SiriusXM. Check out Zach’s popular sex podcast “Good Sod Pod” and be on the lookout for his first hour special “Twink Death” produced by Bob the Drag Queen.
Sid Singh: Love Bombing
Sid Singh has given up. After 17 years and the return of Donald Trump, it’s time to admit this political comic has failed as both a comedian and a human rights lawyer. That’s why after fleeing to Barcelona, he went on a date with the one person who still seemed to like him: his stalker. You are not prepared for what happens next. “His coolness on stage is remnant of that of Dave Chappelle, whilst his level-headed demeanour is likened to late-night talk show hosts like Trevor Noah and Stephen Colbert. How is this guy not bigger than he currently is?" - Radio Haha WINNER Best Performer, Comedian’s Choice Awards 2023and Best Reviewed Shows, British Comedy Guide 2023
Abbie Murphy: Garage Girl (WIP)
A love letter to UK Garage and the iconic tunes that defined a generation. 'Garage Girl' is for anyone who lived it, loved it, or found it through its revival — all while asking: was life really better in the 90s, or were we just young? With a growing presence across both live comedy and screen, Murphy is quickly establishing herself as a performer to watch in both comedy and television. Murphy has also built an impressive screen career, including starring as Serena Wilson in David Brent: Life on the Road (directed by Ricky Gervais), appearing alongside Ryan Reynolds and Bill Nighy in Detective Pikachu, and roles across hit television including playing Jekka in Cheaters (BBC), Catastrophe (Channel 4), Breeders (Sky) with Martin Freeman, and Here We Go (BBC) with Katherine Parkinson and Alison Steadman. Upcoming projects include the ITV drama Saviour, and Charlie Brooker’s new absurd comedy crime thriller series for Netflix. “Her ability to engage with the audience is her greatest strength as a comedian - she is nothing short of excellent!” ★★★★ - Deadline News “Sharp punchlines fly around like sweets from a spoilt kid's overstuffed pinata - one to watch” ★★★★ - The List
Dan Kelly: How I Went to Every Supermarket in the World
Dan has been a data collector for 10 years. You know when they say how much it costs to live somewhere? He's the guy who has to find out. He goes around the world and walks around supermarkets recording the prices of apples/cheese/you name it into his Dictaphone. He's been to every supermarket, in every country, in the world. This is the story of how. From the man who brought you How I Came Third in the North Korean Marathon. Praise for How I Came Third in the North Korean Marathon: “A great life-affirming tale.” The Dark Chat “Very entertaining and funny.” John Fleming
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STAGECOACH PERFORMING ARTS ADULT CLASSES INAUGRAL SHOWCASE! You thought Stagecoach was just for kids? Not anymore!
The Thinking Drinkers Great British Pub Ride - WIP
Fancy FIVE FREE DRINKS? Good. Because the Thinking Drinkers are back in London’s glittering West End with their totally new comedy tasting experience. The world’s most entertaining drinks experts return with a poignant, pedal-powered tale of their epic, emotional thousand-mile tandem bike ride from Land’s End to John O’Groats – during which they ONLY stopped, ate, drank, slept (and applied soothing botty cream) in beautiful yet beleaguered British boozers. Incredibly funny, immensely fascinating and featuring five free drinks for all, this uplifting, amusing elbow-bending odyssey and love letter to your local is the ideal aperitif to any night out. “Pioneers of Alcohol-Based Comedy” ***** - The Times
Your Choice Amanda Royce
Tonight, Amanda Royce is detonating her mayoral campaign in sleepy Coulsdon, and she isn’t playing nice. This bold, brash and brazen character comedy skewers politics, delivering an audacious, hilarious ride through failure, spicy opinions, hot flushes, and maybe even a revolution? It’s crunch time, armed with big promises and even bigger blind spots, Amanda’s taking on everything and everyone with zero restraint: fat kids, the poor, loneliness, and those bloody potholes all collide in her chaotic vision to fix broken Britain. Ambition spirals and reality bites, the stakes get higher, and the laughs get harder. Revolution or self-destruction? You decide. Created and performed by Rachel Twigg Directed by John Young Development producer – Laura Schofield PR – Laura Horton
Tasmin Sarkany: Now That’s What I Call Bach!
Tasmin Sarkany (BBC New Comedy Awards Shortlist 2025, Musical Comedy Awards finalist 2023) plays Amelia Crotchet, a classical musician in a double act with her violin. This is the most important concert of her career – but Amelia is easily distracted. Expect silliness, musical puns, historically questionable facts about Bach and (if she gets round to it) some beautiful classical music. ‘Highly skilful… ingenious’ - Chortle ‘The spirit of musical comedy’ - Beyond the Joke ‘Completely original (and slightly bonkers)’ - Funny Women
The Secret Circus Musical
Welcome to The Secret Circus! An all ages touring circus puppet musical! When feelings have been outlawed, a gregarious rock-n-roll ringleader and their circus friends establish an underground Big Top, a place for freedom and self-expression that’s welcome to all identities—person or puppet. This family and LGBTQ-friendly show features original music with local human and puppet circus acts. Original Book, Music, and Lyrics by Chanel Samson and Holly Anne Mitchell. “ Campy, heartfelt and unabashedly earnest " - Broadway World " It is a gentle lesson about vulnerability and acceptance delivered through songs, puppets and plenty of silliness ." - Onstage Colorado
Debra Tammer: Extraordinary Alien
What does it take to prove you’re an “Alien of Extraordinary Ability”? For Leeds-born comedian, actor and writer Debra Tammer, the answer involved Oxford University, a Jewish upbringing, psoriasis, a failed clown career, a Slovenian cleaning lady alter ego, three strong-willed daughters, and a letter from Gareth Malone OBE praising her rendition of My Milkshake Brings All the Boys to the Yard. After moving to New York, Debra found herself navigating culture clashes, motherhood, antisemitism, identity, and the bizarre U.S. immigration process that ultimately declared her an “Extraordinary Alien.” For once, being a weirdo was officially recognised. Warm, self-deprecating and packed with characters, callbacks and sharply observed stories, Extraordinary Alien is a hilarious journey through family, belonging and learning to embrace what makes you different. Because sometimes the thing you’ve spent your whole life trying to hide is the very thing that makes you extraordinary. “Warm, witty and brilliantly observed storytelling.” – Audience Review “A natural comic storyteller with tremendous charm.” – Audience Review “Funny, intelligent and utterly relatable.” – Audience Review
Niteskreen : Your Concerns Are Unfounded. Niteskreen Is Here, And We Have Never Been More Ready
We are ready. You are not.
Princess Sparkles
Step into the not-so-glittery world of Princess Sparkles, a professional princess-for-hire who’s very available, a teeny bit unstable, and just that little bit too much. Appearing at five-year-old birthday parties somewhere near you, she’s flustered, running late, and it seems more than just her costume is coming apart at the seams. Want to feel like a child again? Ever worked with children? Ever wondered why people warn against it? Prepare to be hurled into a chaotically fun-filled birthday extravaganza complete with games, “magic,” and stories gone wildly awry. But beware: she is definitely not Elsa, and this party might not be suitable for children... or adults... or anyone, really. Lily Maryon’s debut show is an unhinged hour of character comedy with a theatrical twist, casting the audience in the role of the children as Sparkles fights to keep the party and herself together. Sketch Off Semi Finalist 2024 “Princess Sparkles had me cackling at one of the most exciting new comedy acts I’ve seen in a while!” - Anna Thomas, BBC New Comedian of the Year 2021 “Skilled Comedian” - Hampshire Chronicle "It captures the chaos of femininity very well” “Funny, astute, and Humane” “A very silly show” Audience reviews
Sam Rhodes & Maria Fedulova: A Married Couple Perform Their Edinburgh Previews
Sam Rhodes is a touring comedian with specials on BBC and Amazon Prime. Maria Fedulova is a BBC New Comedy Awards semi-finalist who also happens to be a Russian political refugee. This year, they are both taking their shows to Edinburgh and they need you to tell them what’s good or bad, as they’ve exhausted conversations about it whilst writing at home, in between discussions of who takes out the bins. “Toy Coccoon” is Sam Rhodes’ musings on male infantilization in 2026 explored through comedy, puppetry, and thoughts on a life as a collector. Maria Fedulova lives in London now but her great-grandmother is a canonized Russian orthodox saint. In her show “Literal Saint”, Maria explores the relative concept of “good” and what it means to be a “good person” and “good immigrant” in the modern age. “Maria Fedulova's Fringe debut expertly steers a path between truth and myth for a rich hour of storytelling” ★★★★ - The Scotsman “Sam Rhodes is the best comedian I’ve seen in a long time” - Steve Whitmire, voice of Kermit the Frog
Rowdy Rides Again
Mackers Comedy returns with Rowdy Rides again, a 90 minute stand-up showcase with at least 8 new acts, 3 wild and crazy MCs (Rowdy Bear, Hollywood Bruno, Glasgae Gerry), fun games and prizes. A friendly vibe, we try to keep things as silly as possible.
John and Christian: Teenage Heartthrobs
You could be forgiven for thinking John and Christian are fresh and up-and-coming, having just been awarded the 2026 Musical Comedy Awards Best Newcomers. In fact, they were part of the self-proclaimed biggest boyband of the noughties: The Teenage Heartthrobs. 20 years on they’re back on tour and playing all their old hits: ‘Ooo Girl’, ‘Pizza Pal’, ‘Call You (Today, Tomorrow, Every Day Of My Life)’, and many more. Hear first-hand what really caused the band’s sudden and untimely breakup, and the inside story of their rollercoaster journey. Pack your phone torches and dust off those layered tees for the BBC-featured Sketch Off 2025 semi-finalists. “Flight of the Conchords meets Busted" - Jake Baker “Hilarious surprises and original songs" **** - VoiceMag
Philosopher Clown
An evening of absurdist sketch comedy, comic monologue and mental breakdown, performed by seasoned writer-performer Peter Singer and his comedy collaborators. Interactive comedy meets life coaching, with a twist of philosophic reflection and a strong element of clowning. You are guests at a workshop where the audience are comedy students, producing assignments to be workshopped and dissected in the course of the show. Sketches successively explore the themes of self-doubt, low self-esteem, anxiety, mid-to-late-life crisis, and nervous breakdown. All with top-level comic/philosophical analysis from the workshop's conveners. The show is a pure comedic experience, bombarding the audience with a series of out-of-left-field comic sketches and routines. At the same time inviting them to join the performers as they plumb the depths – and the absurdities – of their own anxieties, their mental and emotional struggles and ridiculous dreams. Philosopher Clown – makes you laugh, makes you think …
Burger And A Pint: Treats For The Soul (WIP)
Burger and a Pint are James Trickey (Leicester Festival Best New Show Nominee) and Ted Milligan (Leicester Festival Attendee). Join Ted and Ted's parents' favourite comedian (James) for a riotous sketch hour from the winners of the UK Leicester Square Theatre Sketch-off. "Old fashioned sketching... so quick and funny" - Chortle "Fast-paced humour with a bit of youthful charm" - Beyond The Joke "Joyously Stupid" - Morning Star Online "Genius sketches" - Longstaff Reviews
Sam Walls: Sam & - - -
Gaz and Sam have performed in comedy festivals up and down the country, and Sam knows Gaz will NEVER let him down. However, for this show, Gaz is stuck in traffic. In a panic, Sam desperately tries to handle a two man show alone, utilising both half sketches and audience members to get the job done. When will Gaz arrive? ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Absolute fringe madness" - Sussex News ⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Silly, bonkers, and clever" - LouReviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A fantastic night out!" - TonyLovesTheFringe ⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Laugh-out-loud funny" - Aaronsays ⭐ ⭐⭐⭐ " Pure joy and ridiculousness" - ThespianReviews
Alice Keys: Rocket Fan
Alice Keys brings her One-Woman Elton John Singalong Romcom back to the Museum of Comedy before heading up to Edinburgh this summer. Expect silliness, glittering glasses and plenty of (optional) singalongs drawn from Elton's iconic back catalogue. Where will Alice's yellow brick road lead her? Will her story end happily ever after? Will her costumes fit behind the piano? Find out at Rocket Fan, 60 feel-good minutes of story, music and laughter.
The Silliad: Improvised Myths and Legends
Why do geese fly south for the winter? What’s really inside an Oreo? You suggest the question, then watch it be answered through myth, mayhem and madness! From the roaring thunder of Mount Olympus to the frozen tundra of Scandinavia, it’s Horrible Histories meets Clash of the Titans meets Whose Line Is It Anyway? If you love improv, this is not a show to myth! ★★★★★ “ One of the most hilarious & sweet shows a person can watch ” - The Student ★★★★★ “ Improv at its finest ... Not to be missed! ” - EdFringe Review ★★★★ “ Bringing something wholly unique to the stage ” - Theatre & Tonic
Sorry, I Can’t Come Into Work. My Cat Died
A new absurdist dark comedy about grief, lies, and one suspiciously alive cat. Preview performances as the show enters its final stage of development. Ivy is certain her cat has died. But when it returns, very much alive, she finds herself trapped in the fallout of her own mistake. Over the course of one week, she scrambles to hold onto her job, her flat, and her sanity - all while asking something she probably should've asked sooner: 'Whose ashes are these?' "A charming show about grief and loneliness, told with kindness and humour" - Everything Theatre "Funny with shades of Fleabag" - Love A Good Play
Logan Murray’s Stand Up Course (Mondays)
"Logan Murray's courses in stand-up do more than teach comedy - his students discover themselves." - NEW STATESMAN Logan has taught Greg Davies, Rhod Gilbert, Josh Widdecombe, Andi Osho, Luisa Omielan, Diane Morgan, Joe Wilkinson, Laura Smith, Kavan Novak, Ed Petrie, Ed Aczel, Kirsten O’Brien, Rik Edwards, Paco Erhard, Anna Crilley, Hollie Walsh, Miriam Elia, Tom Wrigglesworth, Jessica Knappett, and thousands more. Past participants have gone on to win every major comedy award. Perhaps that’s why it is one of the most highly regarded comedy workshops in Europe. Logan takes a special pride in helping you unlock your own unique comic voice. He will encourage you to be the best comedian you can possibly be. This six week course gives you a chance to go deeper into the art and craft of making people laugh. From finding your creative inspiration to learning the building blocks of jokes, these sessions will help you become a better writer and performer. But perhaps the best reason to do this course is that it will be one of the most satisfying things you do in your life. You will laugh more, you will play more and you will learn more about your creative processes than you ever thought possible.
Logan Murray’s Stand Up Summer School
"Logan Murray's courses in stand-up do more than teach comedy - his students discover themselves.’ - NEW STATESMAN Logan has taught Greg Davies, Rhod Gilbert, Josh Widdecombe, Andi Osho, Luisa Omielan, Diane Morgan, Joe Wilkinson, Laura Smith, Kavan Novak, Ed Petrie, Ed Aczel, Kirsten O’Brien, Rik Edwards, Paco Erhard, Anna Crilley, Hollie Walsh, Miriam Elia, Tom Wrigglesworth, Jessica Knappett, and thousands more. Past participants have gone on to win every major comedy award. Perhaps that’s why it is one of the most highly regarded comedy workshops in Europe. Logan takes a special pride in helping you unlock your own unique comic voice. He will encourage you to be the best comedian you can possibly be. This six week course gives you a chance to go deeper into the art and craft of making people laugh. From finding your creative inspiration to learning the building blocks of jokes, these sessions will help you become a better writer and performer. But perhaps the best reason to do this course is that it will be one of the most satisfying things you do in your life. You will laugh more, you will play more and you will learn more about your creative processes than you ever thought possible.
Sam Joseph: I Think I’m Turning Japanese, I Really Think So, NOT!
'Blending British wit with Japanese sensibility, I Think I'm Turning Japanese (I Really Think So, Not) is a smart, funny, and heartfelt look at life between cultures. After six years living in Japan - and twenty years of bilingual family chaos between Tokyo, Honolulu, and London - comedian Sam Joseph explores what happens when East meets West, manners meet madness, and love meets language barriers. Through sharp stand-up, hyper-verbosity and a smattering of DuoLingo, Sam unpacks marriage, miscommunication, and the myths of "becoming Japanese" with warmth and absurd humour. "Superb" - Pete Dickenson "Very creative" - George Tothill "Like a geek, grown up" - Markus Birdman "A breath of fresh air" - Travis Booth-Millard
Can You See Me?
Can you see me? This may sound like the first line of every single Zoom call - but this is the first line of this show, delivered while standing on stage! By the end of the show, I hope to convince you that you can not really see me on stage - through live brainwave demos, light “illusions” expanding your reality, and the viral 2015 “colour-changing” black and blue dress. Or was it white and gold? Us, little humans, can barely see reality — less than 1% of the light — and even that tiny sliver is largely distorted by our attention, hallucinated by our brains, and edited by our memory. “Can You See Me?” makes that invisible reality visible, live on stage. I am an award-winning Harvard-educated scientist doing research for NASA, and I research the invisible. I would like to take you on a journey into science, wonder, philosophy and the beautiful unreliability of our own minds. Come see me... IF YOU CAN! “Magical talk masterfully delivered!” - TEDx audience member
Moments of Connection (With a Smile)
Humour and a smile can be in small moments. These moments cause a connection and a smile. More and more people feel that life is about these small moments. In this hour Jeroen Hendrikse will bring to life these moments of connection with a smile. Jeroen Hendrikse is known in London and the UK for his Instagram @Comedy_with_Content, or follow me for Humor with Inhold , about small moments of connection with a smile. Humour and a smile can be in small moments. These moments cause a connection and a smile.
Arthur Smith and the Emerson College Comics!
Students from Emerson College in Boston visiting the UK to study British Comedy, try their hand at stand-up with emcee, Arthur Smith !
Deployed & Unsupervised: Raised By Order, Ruined By Freedom
After six years in the British Army, Dean Helliwell was trained to handle pressure, follow orders, and stay in control. Then he returned to civilian life… where none of that seems to apply. In this fast-paced, laugh-out-loud debut hour, Dean takes audiences through the chaos of modern life—covering relationships, family, and the everyday situations that somehow feel harder than the frontline. With sharp storytelling, high energy, and a fearless edge, Deployed & Unsupervised is a show about what happens when structure disappears, freedom takes over, and absolutely no one is in charge.
Consignia Present: Have A Good One, Yeah? A 10 Year Anniversary Special
It's 10 years since the first show performed by anarchic, experimental, influential comedy geniuses Consignia. Come celebrate the past decade of decay by having a good one yeah? “Bonkers, unique, memorable, surprising, sporadically brilliant, and entirely unmarketable, Consignia are your guys." ★★★★ - Chortle "Some things are just not meant to be understood." ★★★★ - The Scotsman
Rob Kemp: Beatlesjuice
Cult 80s comedy horror movie, Beetlejuice retold through the songs of not even remotely cult 60s band, The Beatles. A multimedia mashup tribute to the Fab Four and the Ghost with the Most by the award-winning creator of The Elvis Dead. So clap your hands or rattle your jewellery, cos It's Showtime!
Samantha Day: I’ve Started So I’ll Finish
What should you do when it’s clear you’ve chosen the wrong partner, or the wrong job? Talk yourself into it! - you’re not a pathetic quitter. Ignore red flags and emails from HR, and assert your right to cock things up without being interrupted. “Once you choose false hope, anything is possible." "Just brilliant. Her tit material is without equal" Arthur Smith "A highly engaging performer" Steve Bennett, Chortle "Warm, witty, and a natural with the crowd." one4review
Emer Maguire: Perfectly Chaotic
With Emer’s brand new stand up tour show PERFECTLY CHAOTIC selling out Belfast’s Waterfront Hall, more tour dates have just been added due to incredible demand! Known for her powerful storytelling, lightning-fast wit, and hilariously irreverent musical interludes, Emer has cemented herself as one of Ireland’s most exciting comedic voices. She has sold out landmark venues including the Ulster Hall, Mandela Hall, and The MAC Belfast to rave reviews and roaring audiences. Recently named one of the top 10 new comic talents in the UK by Channel 4, Emer’s star continues to ascend sharply. She has also recently been commissioned by Channel 4 to write and star in sitcom Socially Awkward - a hilarious, heartfelt sitcom about her life as an autistic adult. Perfectly Chaotic sees Emer dive into the beautiful mess of modern life — from questionable decisions to personal revelations, from daily disasters to the unexpected moments that shape us. Delivered with Emer’s trademark honesty, musical brilliance, and no-holds-barred humour, this show promises belly laughs, emotional whiplash, and more than a few moments of “I probably shouldn’t relate to this… but I absolutely do.”
Ted Hill: PowerPoindexter (Work in Progress)
Ted Hill invites you inside his strange and chaotic mind. Expect high energy jokes, ridiculous visual effects, and (funny) graphs. Ted’s always been weird, but now he has a new puzzle to solve: what kind of weird does he want to be? You’ll never see a sillier slideshow. Britain’s Got Talent Golden Buzzer 2026, ISH Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Show nominee 2024, British Comedy Guide Recommended Show 2022, 2024, 2025. "Genuinely hilarious" - Broadway Baby "A comedian who struggles to make or maintain eye contact" - Chortle
Rosalie Minnit: Clementine 2 WIP
Cult-hit Lady Clementine returns to Fringe for her second chapter (threat). With neither sense nor sensibility, history’s most helpless heroine is back by popularish demand. And this time, dear reader, she’s more unhinged than ever. Delusional. Illiterate. And still a single sack of shit (as her Mama lovingly puts it.) From the very last brain cell of award-winning comedian, Rosalie Minnitt, comes a feral new fever dream for the girls. And one boy if he’s well-behaved. Clementine is BACK. Run. “Fantasia of Feminism” ★★★★, The Guardian “Barnstorming” ★★★★, Telegraph
Where Have These Guys Been?
A Stand-Up show like no other! Join them and their guests for an evening of relentless laughter! Will Franken, a high-speed, quick change character comedian and the most trusted man in satire, returns after a five-year hiatus. Gordon Steggall, known for his energetic delivery, observational humour, one-liners and monologues. Between them they have entertained across the entire globe, performing every week as comedians, actors, musicians and hosts. Watch Gordon and Will perform their own brand of comedy along with their hilarious guests who always deliver laughter! A new show every time they perform… Why then do people still say – “Where have these Guys been?” “Will Franken is an Id unchained, a master of illusion ” – Robin Williams “This Guy is Hilarious! Go see his Shows” ★★★★★ – Nikki Amory on Gordon Steggall “Will Franken is like nothing I’ve ever seen before” – Harry Hill “Sometimes you see a comedian who has so much talent and so little recognition, you feel like there's an imbalance in the world” – Alan Davies
Stefania Licari: I Can Make You Italian In 55 Minutes
Multi-award-winning Stefania Licari, medic turned comic, will teach you how to look, walk, eat...and love like an Italian. Sold out Edinburgh Fringe 2025 ★★★★★ ‘Star quality’ - Latest TV ‘She may be Sicily’s answer to Sarah Millican’ - FringeReview ★★★★★ - Rai Italy
Richard Ashcroft Revived My Libido WIP
Lockdown ended. The cat died. And suddenly... men were not so paused. We are thrilled to present a rambunctious new show from the brilliant Mel Hudson (KNOWING ME KNOWING YOU WITH ALAN PARTRIDGE, THE CATHERINE TATE SHOW, HUDSON AND PEPPERDINE) - an inspirational story of a sexual reawakening just metres from a 'Forever Home for One’ - at Crystal Palace Park Bowl. Mel had accepted her fate as a celibate cat lady who had "raw dogged menopause" without the hormones. But one momentously revitalising musical event changed everything. Part memoir, part desperate attempt to get Richard Ashcroft’s attention in some way, this show is a must-see for all middle-aged women, their partners, their grown-up kids, and everyone who wants to hear about Mel’s libido. ‘ What an honest and funny show - so cleverly insightful and life-affirming ’ - Phil Clarke, producer, PEEP SHOW ‘ Hilarious from start to finish. Mel Hudson is a master of comedy … do not miss this jewel !’ ‘ I haven’t laughed so much in ages ’ ‘ An unexpected climax so gloriously redemptive, it’s like being showered in champagne - definite uplift !’ - Audience quotes, first preview at Museum of Comedy
Rosie Holt: The Illegal Aliens Have Landed! WIP
Rosie Holt and her MP alter ego are back, this time fighting their biggest foe yet. Labour are trying to continue the Conservatives work of stopping the boats, while also still appearing “left wing," but they have an even bigger problem when UFOS arrive. Will the government stand strong and protect the British people? Or will they insist they are “just waiting for the facts” as Aliens start to abduct and eat the British public? “Can Holt’s comedy career survive the advent of a Labour government? On this evidence, you’d fancy her chances.” - The Guardian. "A pinpoint portrayal of the personae manifesting our national psyche." ★★★★ - The Observer “Tightly crafted and brutal political satire with Orwellian flourishes” ★★★★ - The Evening Standard. "Hilarious and alarmingly close to the bone.” - The New World.
Ali Brice: This Is The Way We Brush Our Teeth
I like smiling. But only when I'm unaware of it. If you know you're smiling, you're doing it wrong. Unless you're looking at a camera. Or a dentist. I hope this show makes you smile without realising it. That would make me smile. It'll be chaotic, heartfelt and silly. 'Comic genius' ★★★★ - Skinny 'Ali Brice is funny' ★★★★ - List 'The most entertaining experience I enjoyed at the Fringe' - EdFringeReview.com 'A show like no other' - Chortle.co.uk 'A clever, off-beat talent with a penchant for risk-taking on stage' - BeyondTheJoke.co.uk
Cerys Bradley: On Road Signs WIP
STOP. Cerys Bradley (Actually Autistic Excellence Award 2022, as seen on Comedy Central, UKTV, BBC One Wales) has hyperfixated on road signs. Road signs are very pretty and they make Cerys’ brain go brrrrrrrrp. If you like road signs, follow the directions below for a silly and short history of road sign design as well as some heartfelt musings on the monotony of everyday life and the joys of autistic obsessions. GO. Outstanding Neurodiverse Performance Award Nominee 2025 ★★★★★ “Hilarious, absurd and utterly joyful” The Neurodiverse Review ★★★★★ “A very funny, quick-witted improviser” On The Mic
Lenny Sherman: One of the Good Guys
Charming Cockney geezer Lenny Sherman THINKS he’s one of the good guys. But the reality is the big, scary, inappropriate, thug is blind to his flaws and thinks his crazy behaviour is normal… And that’s where the comedy lies. The lovable rogue has a good heart and is doing his best to grow, but cor blimey! He ain’t half got a long way to go! Big Sherm tackles identity politics, football culture and family life sharing personal anecdotes and observations with a provocative style. Expect unexpected twists and a punchline to remember. “Power-packed performance jammed full of gags – a real blast.” -Steve Bennett, Chortle “Deft Joke Writer” - Loaded Magazine “Laughed my t*ts off!” - Irvine Welsh As seen on BBC1, ITV, Channel 4, Dave and Apple TV. As heard on Radio 4.
Bad Clowns and Good Friends
The award-winning comedy trio Bad Clowns are putting on a night of the best comedy acts, and YOU'RE INVITED! With June Guest Acts: ⭐The Burger Boys ⭐ ⭐Tamsin Sarkany⭐ ⭐ Alex Prescot⭐ ⭐ David Hoskin & Ollie West ⭐ ⭐JoJo Maberly ⭐ July Line-up: Sam Eley, Kwami Odoom, Rachel Baker, Burt Lash, Will And Noah & Han Whyte Praise for the Bad Clowns: "A slick, briskly paced and wonderfully anarchic production" ★★★★★ - LondonTheatre1 "Brilliantly put together, witty and entertaining" ★★★★★ - West End Best Friend "More of this thing please!" ★★★★★ - Threeweeks "A comedy worth the crown!" ★★★★★ - Theatre and Tonic "Surprising and genius" ★★★★★ - Get the Chance "I haven't laughed this hard in a long time" ★★★★★ - Number9 "Second to none!" ★★★★★ - TonyLovestheFringe "Fast paced hour of idiotic nonsense" ★★★★ - Daily Express
Michael Brunström: William Tell Versus The Algorithm
A medieval Swiss folk hero stands up to the tyranny of social media and AI in this stirring take on the popular legend from incomparable surrealist Michael Brunström. Death to tyrants! Down with the algorithm! Freedom for Switzerland! Michael Brunström is a surrealist comedian based in London. He has created numerous full-length solo shows, including “Parsley”, “The Great Fire of London” and “World of Sports”. His show “Copernicus Now” was nominated for the 2024 Best Show Award at the Leicester Comedy Festival. He’s a winner of the Malcolm Hardee Award for Comic Originality and a member of the Weirdos Comedy Collective. ★★★★★ ‘A stunning piece of comedy . . . completely unpredictable.’ - Comedy to Watch ★★★★ ‘ An artistic genius’ - Skinny ★★★★ ‘A joy’ - Scotsman ★★★★ ‘You will see nothing else that is so clever and funny’ - North West End
Mark Thomas: 40 in Stand Up Years
Mark Thomas celebrates 40 years at the mic. In that time he has changed laws on tax, jailed arms dealers, kick started a comedy circuit in Palestine, given evidence before three Parliamentary select committees and has taken the police to court three times and won. The world’s moving far too fast to predict what the content will be but it is the normal stuff of government and personal mayhem. Expect jokes, rants, politics, swearing, staring into apocalypse and possible nudity as he emerges from large cake singing Happy Birthday Mr. President.* *Cake correct at time of publication. Join Mark as he tries to turn “what the fuck is going on?” into a cogent hour of stand up.
Pete Murphy - People: Great Idea Poorly Executed
Humanity. A bold experiment, a grand design, the so-called pinnacle of creation. On paper, flawless. In reality? A bin fire with opposable thumbs. Enter the Pirate King—ex-wrestler, biker, and Glaswegian antihero with a god-sized chip on his shoulder and a broken Pint glass of cynicism sharpened for the occasion. This is not polite comedy. This is a full-scale audit of the human race—our stupidity, our vanities, our desperate need to invent things like TikTok and gender reveal parties. At the same time, we can’t even recycle properly. Gallows humour, filthy truths, blasphemous jabs, and the occasional philosophical gut punch—it’s all here, delivered with the dry, cutting voice of a man who’s seen too much and doesn’t give a toss about sparing your feelings. People: great idea, poorly executed. Come witness the mess we’ve made of ourselves, bathe in the stupidity of your own species.
Gary Faulds: Panic at the Midlife Disco
Join Gary Faulds, the Glaswegian comedian who’s survived every type of life crisis imaginable, in Panic At The Midlife Disco. With his kids getting older and the looming reality of mortality getting closer, Gary’s having a hilarious meltdown – and you’re invited to the party. From desperate attempts to stay “cool” with his kids to grappling with his rapidly growing waistline and crumbling youth, Gary’s journey through midlife is anything but graceful. Expect gut busting stories, sharp wit and a brutally honest look at the chaos of growing up, getting old and trying to keep it together while everything falls apart. It’s a comedy show that proves the only thing more awkward than a midlife crisis is trying to laugh about it.
James Campbell’s Comedy 4 Kids: Reducks
James invented the idea of proper stand-up for children in 2001. Since then he has been travelling the world, bringing high-quality laughter to children in thousands of schools, libraries, theatres, festivals anywhere that will have him really. For the last ten years he has mainly been concentrating on writing funny books and parenting his own children. But now he is bored of all that and returns to the world of festivals to reboot comedy for kids with a face full of wrinkles and a reconstructed show that may include exploding penguins; seventeen ways to eat jam; and songs to sing to the worms in your dog’s bottom. This show is twice as funny as anything you’ve seen before so cover yourself in glue, roll around in glitter for five minutes and then come to the show shouting, “I’m a massive disco maggot!” until someone asks you to leave. ★★★★★ "A hit not to be missed” - Three Weeks ★★★★★ “I should have given him six stars – just too brilliant“ – The Sunday Herald "There were children laughing so hard they were struggling to sit up straight" - One4Review "Has achieved almost holy status - don't miss" - The Sunday Times Theme of the Month! 28th & 29th March - The Funny Life of Sharks 25th & 26th April - Don't Panic: We CAN Save the Planet 30th & 31st May - The Funny Life of Football 27th & 28th June - The Funny Life of Pets
The Stars of Tomorrow, TODAY! (A Comedy Course Showcase)
The Final Show of Logan Murray’s Stand Up Course. Logan has taught loads of famous people to do Comedy, so come and watch the stars of tomorrow take their first fledgeling steps into Showbiz. In future years, you’ll be able to tell people you saw them at their very first gig. You will be pleasantly surprised by how funny all the acts are!
The Monday Club
"A brilliant, friendly night of top-tier comedians practicing new gags" - Time Out Grab yourself a drink and join us in the Museum bar for a relaxed weekly night of new material from some of the finest comedians on the circuit. Featuring pro acts, new acts and maybe the odd one or two off the telly… Like our Facebook page to see who's performing each month and keep up to date with all things The Monday Club! Book in advance to guarantee your seat or drop in from 6pm and buy on the door! June 15 Line-up: Nick Helm, Spring Day, Tim Shishodia, Jenny Collier, Richard Todd, Rosie Wood, Gabrielle MacPherson, Nathaniel Metcalfe, Jake Baker, Nicole Harris, Toby Williams, John-Luke Roberts, Laura Walsh & MC Tony Dunn