Frankie Boyle Work In Progress Shows at Leicester Square Theatre & Museum Of Comedy

Frankie Boyle Work In Progress Shows at Leicester Square Theatre & Museum Of Comedy

Frankie is doing some shows at the Leicester Square Theatre and Museum of Comedy to try out some brand new jokes. 

Frankie Boyle Work In Progress Shows at Leicester Square Theatre & Museum Of Comedy

Frankie Boyle Work In Progress Shows at Leicester Square Theatre & Museum Of Comedy

Frankie is doing some shows at the Leicester Square Theatre and Museum of Comedy to try out some brand new jokes. 

Frankie Boyle Work In Progress Shows at Leicester Square Theatre & Museum Of Comedy

Frankie Boyle Work In Progress Shows at Leicester Square Theatre & Museum Of Comedy

Frankie is doing some shows at the Leicester Square Theatre and Museum of Comedy to try out some brand new jokes. 

Attila the Stockbroker: 14 Days, 14 Completely Different Shows

Attila the Stockbroker: 14 Days, 14 Completely Different Shows

Performance poet/musician Attila the Stockbroker has been writing and performing since 1980: 4,000 or so gigs in 25 countries so far. 

Iain Dale: All Talk with Rachel Reeves MP

Iain Dale: All Talk with Rachel Reeves MP

Award-winning LBC radio presenter brings his acclaimed, incisive insight on current affairs back to the Fringe with these in-depth interviews featuring audience questions. 

Rachel Creeger: Ultimate Jewish Mother

Rachel Creeger: Ultimate Jewish Mother

Whether it’s relationship problems, how to word a sensitive work email or the best way to cook a brisket, this Jewish mother has all the answers you need! A joyous, hilarious, inte… 

One-Person Shows / Solo Shows: Daily Picks of the Fringe

One-Person Shows / Solo Shows: Daily Picks of the Fringe

Start each morning with this curated variety showcase, featuring the very best solo shows at the Fringe! Rotating daily line-ups include storytelling, theatre, clown, cabaret, spok… 

Dragon Shows for Babies

Dragon Shows for Babies

The tales of the dragons are special for many reasons. 

Kieran Flynn and Rachel Baker: Two Reds Are Better Than One

Kieran Flynn and Rachel Baker: Two Reds Are Better Than One

Astute observational humour with an irreverent flair from two of Birmingham’s silliest sausages. 

Rachel Morton-Young: Dutch Courage

Rachel Morton-Young: Dutch Courage

British comedian Rachel takes you on a stroll down Amsterdam’s cobbled streets, where bicycles rule, and everyone embraces the unconventional. 

Rachel Fairburn: Side Eye

Rachel Fairburn: Side Eye

Rachel Fairburn is back with seven deadly characters. 

Rachel Kaly: Hospital Hour

Rachel Kaly: Hospital Hour

Rachel Kaly got her first period the same day Saddam Hussein was hanged. 

John Luke Roberts: John-Luke-A-Palooza!

John Luke Roberts: John-Luke-A-Palooza!

John-Luke Roberts does every solo comedy show he’s ever done in a row, and then goes back to the first one and does them again until the Fringe runs out. 

Rachel Fairburn: Showgirl

Rachel Fairburn: Showgirl

Rachel, ‘very much the rock’n’roll star of British comedy’ (Rolling Stone), is back with her critically acclaimed hour Showgirl. 

Abby Wambaugh: The First 3 Minutes of 17 Shows

Abby Wambaugh: The First 3 Minutes of 17 Shows

Abby awoke in hospital after a late miscarriage and, high on anaesthesia, decided to become a comedian. 

Rachel Parris: Poise

Rachel Parris: Poise

Rachel Parris is back with her biggest tour yet, presenting a dazzling new hour of her signature blend of stand-up and songs. 

Rachel

Rachel

'During my lunch break, I stay at my desk. 

Feeling Afraid As If Something Terrible Is Going To Happen

Feeling Afraid As If Something Terrible Is Going To Happen

The Edinburgh Fringe sensation transfers to the Bush for its first London run. 

Rachel Tucker in Concert

Rachel Tucker in Concert

An Olivier Nominated and multi-award-winning performer, Rachel Tucker will present a concert celebrating her most iconic roles, some of her favourite tunes in musical theatre and s… 

Rachel Baptiste Programme: First Look Readings

Rachel Baptiste Programme: First Look Readings

First- look rehearsed readings This is an exciting opportunity to catch early draft development scripts from exciting new contemporary voices. 

The Rachel Baptiste Programme: First Look Readings

The Rachel Baptiste Programme: First Look Readings

The Rachel Baptiste Programme is a paid and mentored script development programme for Black Irish theatre makers and writers of colour, named after the 18th Century sing… 

You Dress Funny – Darren Harriott and Rachel Fairburn

You Dress Funny – Darren Harriott and Rachel Fairburn

Join Darren Harriott and Rachel Fairburn for a very special Edinburgh Fringe edition of You Dress Funny, the event where comedy meets fashion. 

Sarah Roberts: Worm in Progress

Sarah Roberts: Worm in Progress

An adorable work-in-progress from the world’s youngest, smallest, most normal comedian. 

Rachel Fairburn: Showgirl (WIP)

Rachel Fairburn: Showgirl (WIP)

Join Rachel (“Very much the rock’n’roll star of British comedy”- Rolling Stone) (“Mouth Almighty” – Her Friends) as she tries out new material for her upcoming tour! … 

Rachel Fairburn: Showgirl (WIP)

Rachel Fairburn: Showgirl (WIP)

Join Rachel (“Very much the rock’n’roll star of British comedy”- Rolling Stone) (“Mouth Almighty” – Her Friends) as she tries out new material for her upcoming tour! … 

Rachel Parris: Work in Progress

Rachel Parris: Work in Progress

The BAFTA-nominated comedian, The Mash Report (BBC2) star, Live at the Apollo (BBC1) star and viral sensation, presents a work-in-progress hour of her signature blend of stand-up a… 

Sarah Roberts: Do You Know Who I Am? (Work in Progress)

Sarah Roberts: Do You Know Who I Am? (Work in Progress)

An adorable work in progress from the world’s youngest, smallest, most normal comedian. 

Sarah Roberts: Do You Know Who I Am? (Work in Progress)

Sarah Roberts: Do You Know Who I Am? (Work in Progress)

An adorable work in progress from the world’s youngest, smallest, most normal comedian. 

Rachel Creeger: Ultimate Jewish Mother

Rachel Creeger: Ultimate Jewish Mother

Whether it’s a relationship problem, how to word a sensitive work email or the best way to cook a brisket, this Jewish mother has all the answers you need. 

24 Shows in 24 days: Live at the Big Cave

24 Shows in 24 days: Live at the Big Cave

24 different award-winning or nominated comedians perform their full shows, recorded for Netflix, Amazon Prime and YouTube. See FringeSpecials.com for listings. 

Rachel Morton-Young: Organised Chaos

Rachel Morton-Young: Organised Chaos

Raising kids is tough; add to the mix puberty, cultural differences and a complicated language, topped with questionable organisational skills and the comedy show writes itself! Aw… 

Nathan D'Arcy Roberts: Present/Tense

Nathan D'Arcy Roberts: Present/Tense

Nathan wants to live in the moment but the past has a way of finding him. 

Rachel

Rachel

Rachel works hard. 

Nathan D'Arcy Roberts: PRESENT/TENSE (Work in Progress)

Nathan D'Arcy Roberts: PRESENT/TENSE (Work in Progress)

In PRESENT/TENSE comedian Nathan D’Arcy Roberts (Horrible Histories, The Emily Atack Show, The Lenny Henry Show, winner of BBC’s prestigious Felix Dexter bursary) takes an analytic… 

Nathan D'Arcy Roberts: PRESENT/TENSE (Work in Progress)

Nathan D'Arcy Roberts: PRESENT/TENSE (Work in Progress)

In PRESENT/TENSE comedian Nathan D’Arcy Roberts (Horrible Histories, The Emily Atack Show, The Lenny Henry Show, winner of BBC’s prestigious Felix Dexter bursary) takes an analytic… 

Sarah Roberts: Do You Know Who I Am? (Work in Progress)

Sarah Roberts: Do You Know Who I Am? (Work in Progress)

An adorable work in progress from the world’s youngest, most normal comedian (don’t look that up). 

Sarah Roberts: Do You Know Who I Am? (Work in Progress)

Sarah Roberts: Do You Know Who I Am? (Work in Progress)

An adorable work in progress from the world’s youngest, most normal comedian (don’t look that up). 

Rachel Fairburn - Can I Be Awful?

Rachel Fairburn - Can I Be Awful?

What’s wrong with saying it how you see it? Why is Rachel’s “truth” not respected? Why are you all so annoying? Probably because nobody tells you… 

Rachel Fairburn - Can I Be Awful?

Rachel Fairburn - Can I Be Awful?

What’s wrong with saying it how you see it? Why is Rachel’s “truth” not respected? Why are you all so annoying? Probably because nobody tells you… 

Sarah Roberts: Do You Know Who I Am? (Work in Progress)

Sarah Roberts: Do You Know Who I Am? (Work in Progress)

An adorable work in progress from the world’s youngest, most normal comedian (do not look that up). 

Nathan D'Arcy Roberts: PRESENT/TENSE (Work in Progress)

Nathan D'Arcy Roberts: PRESENT/TENSE (Work in Progress)

In PRESENT/TENSE comedian Nathan D’Arcy Roberts (twice nominated for the BBC New Comedy Award, writer for Horrible Histories & The Emily Atack Show) takes an analytic look at his… 

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf

Martha and George are a middle-aged couple with a complex marriage. 

Imagining Rachel

Imagining Rachel

Explore environmental icon Rachel Carson’s nature in this wildly inventive solo show from fellow Pittsburgher Elise Robertson, who uses puppets, found objects, and stage wizardry… 

Nathan D'Arcy Roberts: PRESENT/TENSE (Work in Progress)

Nathan D'Arcy Roberts: PRESENT/TENSE (Work in Progress)

In PRESENT/TENSE comedian Nathan D’Arcy Roberts (written for The Emily Atack Show, The Lenny Henry Show, twice nominated for the BBC New Comedy Award) takes an analytic look at h… 

Nathan D'Arcy Roberts: PRESENT/TENSE (Work in Progress)

Nathan D'Arcy Roberts: PRESENT/TENSE (Work in Progress)

In PRESENT/TENSE comedian Nathan D’Arcy Roberts (written for The Emily Atack Show, The Lenny Henry Show, twice nominated for the BBC New Comedy Award) takes an analytic look at h… 

John-Luke Roberts: Terrible Wonderful Adaptations

John-Luke Roberts: Terrible Wonderful Adaptations

Following three culturally deeply unsettling, sell-out smash-hit runs, this bafflingly entertaining late-night comedy extravaganza returns to the Fringe for a fourth hammer blow. 

Rachel Parris: All Change Please

Rachel Parris: All Change Please

BAFTA-nominated comedian, Rachel Parris, is back with a brand-new show about big life changes. 

Rachel Creeger: Pray It Forward

Rachel Creeger: Pray It Forward

Join award-winning Jewish comedian Rachel Creeger for a wander down a rocky road paved with the best of intentions. 

Andrew O'Neill – We Are Not In the Least Afraid of Ruins; We Carry a New World in Our Hearts

Andrew O'Neill – We Are Not In the Least Afraid of Ruins; We Carry a New World in Our Hearts

Andrew O’Neill, non-binary whirlwind and star of BBC Radio 4’s Damned Andrew brings back the best show they’ve ever done. 

It's Fraser Brown, I'm Afraid

It's Fraser Brown, I'm Afraid

Fraser Brown takes the audience on a hilarious and dark analysis of his own anxieties and worries. 

Kiran Saggu and Sarah Roberts: Cake

Kiran Saggu and Sarah Roberts: Cake

A split bill stand-up hour with a cherry on top. 

Rachel Jackson – Almost Famous

Rachel Jackson – Almost Famous

Rachel Jackson is an award-winning, Scottish comedian with TV credits such as The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV) and Edinburgh Unlocked (BBC). 

Feeling Afraid as If Something Terrible Is Going to Happen

Feeling Afraid as If Something Terrible Is Going to Happen

According to The Stage’s recently departed Scotland editor, Thom Dibden, comedy first overtook theatre as the largest proportion of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe’s programme du… 

Rachel Fairburn: Can I Be Awful?

Rachel Fairburn: Can I Be Awful?

Brassy, abrasive, rude, belligerent. 

Rachel Bradley: Beauty for Ashes

Rachel Bradley: Beauty for Ashes

In her Fringe debut, one of the hottest names on America’s comedy circuit shares her journey from daughter, to best friend, to caregiver in a poignant but laughter-filled hour. 

John-Luke Roberts: A World Just Like Our Own, But...

John-Luke Roberts: A World Just Like Our Own, But...

There’s a world just like our own, but there isn’t a word for sand. 

Sascha LO and Sarah Roberts: Sorry About This

Sascha LO and Sarah Roberts: Sorry About This

A split bill stand-up comedy show featuring two of the country’s most attention seeking stand up comedians. 

Imagining Rachel

Imagining Rachel

Storyteller Elise Robertson embarks on a journey of discovery about Rachel Carson, iconic environmentalist, born twelve miles from her in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 60 years earlier… 

Imagining Rachel

Imagining Rachel

Storyteller Elise Robertson embarks on a journey of discovery about Rachel Carson, iconic environmentalist, born twelve miles from her in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 60 years earlier… 

Rachel Fairburn: Maniac

Rachel Fairburn: Maniac

Rachel Fairburn is a Maniac. 

Rachel Parris: All Change Please

Rachel Parris: All Change Please

Bafta-nominated comedian, Rachel Parris, is back with a brand-new show about big life changes. 

Rachel Fairburn: Maniac

Rachel Fairburn: Maniac

This is a brand new show from Rachel. 

Rachel Fairburn: Maniac

Rachel Fairburn: Maniac

This is a brand new show from Rachel. 

It's Fraser Brown, I'm Afraid

It's Fraser Brown, I'm Afraid

It is absolutely not Fraser Brown who needs to be afraid. 

Rachel Fairburn: Maniac (WIP)

Rachel Fairburn: Maniac (WIP)

This is a brand-new show from Rachel. 

Clown Nipples and Nice Try (Two Solo Shows - Works in Progress)

Clown Nipples and Nice Try (Two Solo Shows - Works in Progress)

In between lockdowns, two masked up American comics met at a Camden gig, bonding over their expat status and comedy. 

Nice Try and Clown Nipples (Two Comedy Solo Shows)

Nice Try and Clown Nipples (Two Comedy Solo Shows)

In between lockdowns, two masked up American comics met at a Camden gig, bonding over their expat status and comedy. 

Clown Nipples and Nice Try (Two Solo Shows - Works in Progress)

Clown Nipples and Nice Try (Two Solo Shows - Works in Progress)

In between lockdowns, two masked up American comics met at a Camden gig, bonding over their expat status and comedy. 

Sherlock's Secret Challenge – The Puzzle Solving Game That Shows You The City

Sherlock's Secret Challenge – The Puzzle Solving Game That Shows You The City

You will need a group of 2-5 detectives, internet access on your phone, your brain and your legs! We’ll provide the specialist kit. 

Imagining Rachel

Imagining Rachel

Storyteller Elise Robertson embarks on a journey of discovery about Rachel Carson, the iconic environmentalist, who was born 12 miles from her in Pittsburgh, PA, 60 years earlier. 

John Luke Roberts: Terrible Wonderful Adaptations

John Luke Roberts: Terrible Wonderful Adaptations

Following two culturally deeply unsettling, sell-out smash-hit runs in 2018 and 2019, this mind-bogglingly awful (and disquietingly successful) idea for a comedy extravaganza retur… 

Sarah Roberts & Jess Durand: Do You Know Who I Am?

Sarah Roberts & Jess Durand: Do You Know Who I Am?

Two of the most medicated comedians on the circuit bring you a night of pure self-indulgence. 

Sarah Roberts & Jess Durand: Do You Know Who I Am?

Sarah Roberts & Jess Durand: Do You Know Who I Am?

Two of the most medicated comedians on the circuit bring you a night of pure self-indulgence. 

Sara Segovia and Lachlan Werner are making shows (WORK IN PROGRESS)

Sara Segovia and Lachlan Werner are making shows (WORK IN PROGRESS)

Sara Segovia Rodao and Lachlan Werner are cuties by nature, cancers by astrological sign and clowns by trade. 

Clown Nipples and Nice Try (Two Solo Shows - Works in Progress)

Clown Nipples and Nice Try (Two Solo Shows - Works in Progress)

Tl;dr: Two female comedians debut their 30 minute solo shows on one bill. 

Clown Nipples and Nice Try (Two Solo Shows - Works in Progress)

Clown Nipples and Nice Try (Two Solo Shows - Works in Progress)

In between lockdowns, two masked up American comics met at a Camden gig, bonding over their expat status and comedy. 

Rachel Parris: All Change Please

Rachel Parris: All Change Please

Bafta-nominated comedian, Rachel Parris, is back with a brand-new show about big life changes. 

Rachel Parris: All Change Please

Rachel Parris: All Change Please

BAFTA-nominated comedian, Rachel Parris, is back with a brand-new show about big life changes.  

Questions for Quiz Shows

Questions for Quiz Shows

Cora is at the festival to see her ex-boyfriend perform. 

John-Luke Roberts: Terrible Wonderful Adaptations

John-Luke Roberts: Terrible Wonderful Adaptations

Following a surprising (and culturally deeply unsettling) smash-hit, sell-out run at last year’s Fringe, this mind-bogglingly awful, disquietingly successful idea for a late-night … 

Music from the Heart, Andrew Leslie and Stephen Roberts

Music from the Heart, Andrew Leslie and Stephen Roberts

Music from the Heart with Andrew Leslie and Stephen Roberts is a concert for lovers of acoustic music featuring compositions by Andrew Leslie played on acoustic guitars and double … 

Cerys Bradley and Rachel Wheeley: The Unfortunate Bisexual

Cerys Bradley and Rachel Wheeley: The Unfortunate Bisexual

What does it mean to be bisexual? No, actually, what does it mean? Are we doing it right? How can you tell? Join us for an hour of comedy as confusing as coming out. 

Nathan Roberts: Glowed Up

Nathan Roberts: Glowed Up

Glowed Up is an anecdotal anti-romcom from stand-up comedian Nathan Roberts. 

John-Luke Roberts: After Me Comes the Flood (But in French) drip splosh splash drip BLUBBP BLUBBP BLUBBPBLUBBPBLUBBP!!

John-Luke Roberts: After Me Comes the Flood (But in French) drip splosh splash drip BLUBBP BLUBBP BLUBBPBLUBBPBLUBBP!!

Hopefully, you know the kind of show you’re in for, with a deliciously meaningless title like this, and crafted surrealism is exactly what is in store. 

Rachel Fairburn: The People's Princess

Rachel Fairburn: The People's Princess

Rachel’s been described by some losers as obnoxious, rude and contrary. 

Daniel Nils Roberts: The History of the World in 1 Hour

Daniel Nils Roberts: The History of the World in 1 Hour

An absurd multimedia pelt through the history of everything. 

I’m Afraid of Americans

I’m Afraid of Americans

Comedic musings from an American artist who moved from Ohio to Brooklyn to Iceland. 

Rachel Creeger – Hinayni!

Rachel Creeger – Hinayni!

Seeing herself in someone else’s reflection highlights honest thoughts Rachel only admits to herself in the middle of the night. 

Daniel Nils Roberts: The History of the World in 1 Hour

Daniel Nils Roberts: The History of the World in 1 Hour

An absurd multimedia pelt through the history of everything. 

BA Theatre Arts Graduate Shows

BA Theatre Arts Graduate Shows

BA Theatre Arts at GBMet. 

Ross & Rachel

Ross & Rachel

Billed as a ‘dark, uncompromising play about the myths of modern love’, this starts promisingly enough but soon veers off. 

Nathan Roberts: Saboteur

Nathan Roberts: Saboteur

‘Saboteur’ is an anecdotal, multimedia stand-up show from movie obsessive Nathan Roberts. 

Owen Roberts: Anglerfish

Owen Roberts: Anglerfish

What is love? It’s a mystery. 

Two Violin Recitals at St. Michael's: Ellie Blackshaw then Andrew Roberts

Two Violin Recitals at St. Michael's: Ellie Blackshaw then Andrew Roberts

Much-loved local violinist Ellie Blackshaw pairs up with London based pianist David Elwin to perform the rarely heard 1932 violin and piano sonata by Frank Bridge. 

Jazz in the Afternoon: Julie Roberts and Michael Hinton

Jazz in the Afternoon: Julie Roberts and Michael Hinton

Unique and personal interpretations of songs from the jazz/blues years - plus a touch of Latin! Julie’s expressive voice is complemented by Michael’s superb piano playing in an exc… 

RACHEL PARRIS: IT'S FUN TO PRETEND

RACHEL PARRIS: IT'S FUN TO PRETEND

Tickets: £15Duration: approx. 

Rachel Parris: It's Fun To Pretend

Rachel Parris: It's Fun To Pretend

Viral sensation Rachel Parris, star of BBC’s The Mash Report, presents a comedy show packed with stand-up, song, sketch, and inevitably a sideways swipe at society. 

Rachel Parris: It’s Fun to Pretend

Rachel Parris: It’s Fun to Pretend

Viral sensation Rachel Parris, star of BBC’s The Mash Report, presents a comedy show packed with stand-up, song, sketch, and inevitably a sideways swipe at society… 

Silence – A storytelling from Rachel Rose Reid

Silence – A storytelling from Rachel Rose Reid

Listen to the “Queen of the New Wave of Storytellers” (BBC Radio 3), as she reclaims and reconfigures a lost Arthurian epic following a non-binary knight on a quest for equalit… 

Rachel Parris: It’s Fun to Pretend

Rachel Parris: It’s Fun to Pretend

Viral sensation Rachel Parris, star of BBC’s The Mash Report, presents a comedy show packed with stand-up, song, sketch, and inevitably a sideways swipe at society… 

Rachel Parris' Musical Comedy Club

Rachel Parris' Musical Comedy Club

For three nights only, award-winning musical comedian and star of BBC Two’s The Mash Report, Rachel Parris, presents a late-night jamboree of tunes intended to tickle, including so… 

Rachel Sambrooks: Life is a Caba-Rach

Rachel Sambrooks: Life is a Caba-Rach

Rachel Sambrooks is trying to love life even when it’s rubbish. 

A Show About Shows About Show Biz

A Show About Shows About Show Biz

From Show Boat to Showman, there’s always Another Op’nin, Another Show about the sparkling self-obsessed world of musical theatre! And why not? Some of the best shows are all a… 

John-Luke Roberts: Terrible Wonderful Adaptations

John-Luke Roberts: Terrible Wonderful Adaptations

As a reviewer I'm fortunate enough to get free tickets to many shows. 

The Show Between Shows Show

The Show Between Shows Show

New(ish) for 2018! Not featuring televised comedians or Fringe legends, just friendly unknowns being friendly. 

Rob Kemp's Wheel of Shows

Rob Kemp's Wheel of Shows

Feeling pressured by his success last year with The Elvis Dead, Rob Kemp returns with ten(!) shows stuck to a spinning wheel. 

Nicoletta Wylde Is Afraid of the Dark

Nicoletta Wylde Is Afraid of the Dark

Nicoletta Wylde Is Afraid of the Dark is a semi-autobiographical, storytelling, spoken word show about living with night terrors. 

Owen Roberts: I Let a Six-Year-Old Write My Show

Owen Roberts: I Let a Six-Year-Old Write My Show

After a severe case of writer’s block, Owen has thrown caution to the wind and decided to let a child write his show for him. 

Rachel Fairburn: The Wolf at the Door

Rachel Fairburn: The Wolf at the Door

Small mistakes, big mistakes, life-changing mistakes. 

Rachel Parris: It's Fun to Pretend (Tour Preview)

Rachel Parris: It's Fun to Pretend (Tour Preview)

Viral sensation Rachel Parris, star of BBC’s The Mash Report, presents a comedy show packed with stand-up, song, sketch, and inevitably a sideways swipe at society… 

Owen Roberts: I Let A Six Year Old Write My Show

Owen Roberts: I Let A Six Year Old Write My Show

After a severe case of writer's block, Owen has thrown caution to the wind and decided to let a child write his show for him. 

Tony Roberts: I'm a Magician Get Me Out of Here

Tony Roberts: I'm a Magician Get Me Out of Here

Mind-blowing escapology and magical mayhem are unleashed by Covent Garden’s cheekiest and funniest street performer! For humans 8-80+ Having escaped from chains at festivals in … 

AJ Roberts: The Council Flat Baby and the Rise of the Village Kid

AJ Roberts: The Council Flat Baby and the Rise of the Village Kid

‘So You Think You’re Funny?’ and ‘Amused Moose Laugh Off’ finalist AJ Roberts debuts his solo show. 

Bach: Goldberg Variations Rachel Fryer Piano + pre-concert talk

Bach: Goldberg Variations Rachel Fryer Piano + pre-concert talk

Pianist Rachel Fryer plays the Aria and 30 Variations that make up J. 

Owen Roberts: I let a six year old write my show

Owen Roberts: I let a six year old write my show

After a severe case of writer’s block, Owen has thrown caution to the wind and decided to let a six year old child write his show for him. 

Jazz for Lunch: Julie Roberts and Michael Hinton

Jazz for Lunch: Julie Roberts and Michael Hinton

Relax and enjoy Julie’s warm, expressive voice with Michael’s superb piano interpretations. 

A Musical History of 24 George St, Brighton - and Other Shows

A Musical History of 24 George St, Brighton - and Other Shows

By popular demand! Original musical journey from 400 AD Boerthelm’s Tun to present day Bom-Bane’s, with portraits of all the colourful inhabitants along the way. 

Nicoletta Wylde is Afraid of the Dark

Nicoletta Wylde is Afraid of the Dark

What happens to our minds when the lights go out? ‘Nicoletta Wylde is Afraid of the Dark’ is a semi-autobiographical storytelling spoken word show about living with night terrors. 

BA Theatre Arts Graduate Shows

BA Theatre Arts Graduate Shows

Bringing us four short scenes, Puck’s Players – consisting of Bill Poulton, Phillip Lee and Aaron Thaddeus Lee – were able to exhibit outstanding versatility as performers, d… 

Side Shows

Side Shows

Constella OperaBallet return to the Lilian Baylis Studio, Sadler’s Wells this November with their award-winning Sideshows. 

Sustainable Shows: Emerging Trends

Sustainable Shows: Emerging Trends

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants. 

Abi Roberts: Anglichanka

Abi Roberts: Anglichanka

Anglichanka is an exhilarating comedy show about living in the USSR in the 90s and going back as the first UK comic to perform comedy in English and Russian. 

US Tour Booking For Small And Independent Shows

US Tour Booking For Small And Independent Shows

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants. 

Live Shows in an Internet Media Age

Live Shows in an Internet Media Age

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants. 

Rachel Tucker: Unplugged

Rachel Tucker: Unplugged

West End and Broadway sensation Rachel Tucker makes her debut at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe. 

The Show Between Shows Show

The Show Between Shows Show

New for 2017! Not featuring televised comedians or Fringe legends, just friendly unknowns being friendly. 

Abi Roberts: Fat Girl Dancing (Work in Progress)

Abi Roberts: Fat Girl Dancing (Work in Progress)

Radio 4’s Abi Roberts returns with a WIP show, flicking a V-sign, the finger and showing her arse to the consensus. 

Smug Roberts: Just Me

Smug Roberts: Just Me

Over 20 years as a wishful thinking stand-up comedian left me fat, broke and on me own in a two bed flat above a beauty salon. 

Madame Señorita: 25 Different Shows, Come Every Day!

Madame Señorita: 25 Different Shows, Come Every Day!

Award-winning performer Paula Valluerca, aka Madame Señorita, is committed to reconnect with the pleasure of being a totally deluded idiot. 

Abi Roberts: Anglichanka

Abi Roberts: Anglichanka

Abi Roberts adorns her ushanka hat and jovially welcomes her audience into Anglichanka her cavernous theatre space at Underbelly Colgate with a thick Russian accent. 

Tony Roberts: Late Nite Ace High

Tony Roberts: Late Nite Ace High

Tony Roberts is back, he’s loose and ready to blow your mind with cheeky, salacious stand-up, songs, stories and crafty card manipulation. 

Rachel Parris: Keynote

Rachel Parris: Keynote

Rachel Parris has been invited back to her old school to speak at prize giving, but what is she going to say? Is she even a role model at all? Rather than prepare for this speech a… 

Margaret Thatcher Queen of Game Shows

Margaret Thatcher Queen of Game Shows

Ding dong the witch is back! Multi award-winning Fringe sensation Margaret Thatcher Queen of Soho returns with the most fabulous game show of all! Join the Iron Lady for songs, gam… 

We Are Not Afraid

We Are Not Afraid

These ‘improvising geniuses’ (FunnyWomen. 

John-Luke Roberts: Look on My Works, Ye Mighty, and Despair! (All in Caps)

John-Luke Roberts: Look on My Works, Ye Mighty, and Despair! (All in Caps)

The cult-favourite alternative comic humbly invites you to his brand-new, absolutely brilliant hour of extraordinary-absurdist-character-comedy-nonsense-sort-of-stand-up and hubris… 

Rachel Fairburn: Her Majesty

Rachel Fairburn: Her Majesty

Families need strong female role models, problem is there’s too many in Rachel’s clan. 

Rachel Jackson: Bunny Boiler

Rachel Jackson: Bunny Boiler

Bunny Boiler is the debut hour from rising star and ever so slightly unhinged comedian Rachel Jackson (BBC Three, Tupperware Party, Scot Squad). 

Daniel Nils Roberts: The Causeway

Daniel Nils Roberts: The Causeway

The year is 991 and the Vikings are coming. 

Roberts and Holt: The Horse Show

Roberts and Holt: The Horse Show

The Horse Show comes galloping down to the Camden Fringe festival, fresh from the lush green pastures of Manchester. 

Abi Roberts: Anglichanka

Abi Roberts: Anglichanka

‘Anglichanka’ translates to ‘Englishwoman’ in most Eastern European countries. 

Tony Roberts: Card Magic & More For Kids!

Tony Roberts: Card Magic & More For Kids!

Join Covent Garden’s cheekiest street performer, award-winning magician Tony Roberts for mind-blowing card magic and more! There’ll be laughs, mayhem and classic conjuring for … 

Jazz for Lunch: Julie Roberts and Michael Hinton

Jazz for Lunch: Julie Roberts and Michael Hinton

A new relaxing lunchtime concert. 

Tony Roberts: Card Magic

Tony Roberts: Card Magic

Exceptionally clean tricks with wickedly naughty jokes from this award-winning magician. 

Bach's Goldberg Variations with a pre concert talk by Rachel Fryer piano

Bach's Goldberg Variations with a pre concert talk by Rachel Fryer piano

We are pleased and delighted to be welcoming the return of Pianist Rachel Fryer performing the Goldberg Variations. 

Bom-Bane's Musical History of 24 George St, Brighton & Other Shows

Bom-Bane's Musical History of 24 George St, Brighton & Other Shows

An original musical & gastromonical journey from the 5th Century settlement of Boerthlelm’s Tun to Brighton in 1795, with affectionate portraits of the colourful inhabitants of 24 … 

Abi Roberts: Anglichanka

Abi Roberts: Anglichanka

Anglichanka (Englishwoman in Russian) is an exhilarating comedy show about living in the Soviet Union in the 90s and returning after 18 years as the first UK comic to perform comed… 

Owen Roberts: The man who ate too many raisins

Owen Roberts: The man who ate too many raisins

What is the meaning of life? Do aliens exist? And how many is too many raisins? This show will answer a maximum of one of these questions. 

BA Theatre Arts Graduate Shows

BA Theatre Arts Graduate Shows

“The true mystery of the world is the visible . 

The Whos, The Whats, The Whens, The Whys

The Whos, The Whats, The Whens, The Whys

Who? Alice Burden, Neil O’Rourke and Ross Smith. 

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Imelda Staunton (Martha) and Conleth Hill (George) star in a new production of multi Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Edward Albee’s landmark play: Who’… 

The Shoreditch Improv Festival Sunday Funday Shows

The Shoreditch Improv Festival Sunday Funday Shows

3pm-4pm The first show of the day will feature about as wide a variety of improvisation styles as one could ask for, with three groups that could not be more different from each o… 

Rachel Hair Trio: Harp, Guitar and Double Bass

Rachel Hair Trio: Harp, Guitar and Double Bass

One of Scottish folk music’s most recognised, much loved bands, the Rachel Hair Trio are renowned for their strong melodies, rootsy songs and majestic instrumental flair. 

Rachel Fairburn: Skulduggery

Rachel Fairburn: Skulduggery

We’re told never to make assumptions, but people have been making them about Rachel all her life. 

Simon Lukacs Shows His Range

Simon Lukacs Shows His Range

Upstairs Downton and Petting Zoo (‘Improv supergroup’ TimeOut) star creates a staggering array of characters using his mouth, brain, hands and body. 

Rachel Zylstra Live!

Rachel Zylstra Live!

Raised in the rural Midwest and seasoned with a decade of big apple living, Rachel Zylstra is a classically trained performing songwriter and sometimes worship leader. 

Daniel Sloss: So? (Late Shows)

Daniel Sloss: So? (Late Shows)

Later, considerably ruder and darker shows from internationally acclaimed, award-winning Scottish stand-up comedy meteor. 

NEHH Presents... Rachel Sermanni, Matt Norris & The Moon

NEHH Presents... Rachel Sermanni, Matt Norris & The Moon

One of Britain’s most promising folk artists, Highland-born Rachel Sermanni comes to Summerhall’s Dissection Room. 

Abi Roberts: Anglichanka

Abi Roberts: Anglichanka

Anglichanka (Englishwoman in Russian) is an exhilarating new comedy show about Abi living in the former Soviet Union in the 90s and her return after 18 years as the first UK comic … 

John-Luke Roberts Builds a Monster

John-Luke Roberts Builds a Monster

A thoughtful idiot builds a monstrous show for your entertainment. 

Margaret Thatcher Queen of Game Shows

Margaret Thatcher Queen of Game Shows

Ding dong, the witch isn’t dead! And this time it’s definitely cause for celebration! After her previous success as an ‘international cabaret superstar’ Maggie is back in b… 

Bob Slayer: 24 Hour Shows

Bob Slayer: 24 Hour Shows

Bob drives his BlundaBus around Europe looking for adventures. 

Daniel Nils Roberts: Honey

Daniel Nils Roberts: Honey

Life from a bear’s point of view is as strange and wonderful as you would expect it to be. 

Tony Roberts – Card Magic

Tony Roberts – Card Magic

What happens when a corporate city worker takes to the streets of the world with a deck of cards, some jokes and an escape act? Find out in Tony Roberts’ 2015 Brighton Fringe Cabar… 

Rachel Parris: Best Laid Plans

Rachel Parris: Best Laid Plans

Parris has a seemingly natural knack for creating comedy imbued with emotional depth that doesn’t feel forced or insecure. 

Jazz for Lunch: Julie Roberts and Michael Hinton

Jazz for Lunch: Julie Roberts and Michael Hinton

Enjoy the mellow voice of Julie Roberts, and the superb accompaniment of Michael Hinton on grand piano, in a relaxed programme of jazz and Latin standards. 

Tony Roberts Magic Show

Tony Roberts Magic Show

Exceptionally clean tricks with wickedly naughty jokes from this award-winning magician. 

Rachel Parris: Best Laid Plans

Rachel Parris: Best Laid Plans

Rachel Parris (‘Austentatious’, ‘The IT Crowd’) presents her new musical comedy about not having it all. 

Valentines Shows

Valentines Shows

Valentine’s Day may have a cheesy reputation, but the heart-filled holiday has inspired plenty of great live comedy for devoted couples, optimistic daters and determinedly si… 

Abi Roberts' Musical CID

Abi Roberts' Musical CID

Abi Roberts’ Musical CID is the cult comedy confessional show delving into what big names in comedy have on their iPods! Funny, raucous and revealing, for four nights only! Which f… 

Rachel Feinstein

Rachel Feinstein

Ms. 

My Name is Rachel Corrie

My Name is Rachel Corrie

Why did a 23-year-old woman leave her comfortable American life to stand between a bulldozer and a Palestinian home? From the words she left behind, My Name is Rachel Corrie tells … 

Dan Abrahams and Rachel Walker Plus Special Guests

Dan Abrahams and Rachel Walker Plus Special Guests

New kids on the block in Edinburgh’s bustling folk scene, Dowally make unclassifiable, thrillingly energetic music, fusing their love of traditional Scottish music with jazz harmon… 

Daniel Sloss: Dark: Extra Shows!

Daniel Sloss: Dark: Extra Shows!

Due to massive demand, six later, quite probably ruder, shows! Scotland’s internationally acclaimed and award-winning comedy half-man-half-Xbox. 

Geoff Norcott: The Look of Moron

Geoff Norcott: The Look of Moron

At the start of his show Geoff Norcott claims he’s a moron. 

Becky Brunning and Bethan Roberts Are Not Men

Becky Brunning and Bethan Roberts Are Not Men

Double bill from these award-winning (non boy) comedians. 

John-Luke Roberts: Stdad-Up

John-Luke Roberts: Stdad-Up

An idiotic comedy show about having and then not having a father, and how stupid you need to make yourself look to get away with speaking ill of the dead. 

Chris Coltrane: Left-Wing Propaganda Machine

Chris Coltrane: Left-Wing Propaganda Machine

It’s amazing at times how little Chris Coltrane has to do to make his audience laugh. 

Abi Roberts: Downtown Abi

Abi Roberts: Downtown Abi

Pull up to the bumper and go downtown with Abi and her Labrador* Al Qaeda. 

Anna Morris: It's Got To Be Perfect

Anna Morris: It's Got To Be Perfect

I’ve always somewhat despised weddings. 

Aidan Goatley's 10 Films With My Dad

Aidan Goatley's 10 Films With My Dad

It’s hard to find a better word to describe Aiden Goatley’s comedy than sweet-natured. 

Pippa Evans: There Are No Guilty Pleasures

Pippa Evans: There Are No Guilty Pleasures

Pippa Evans is probably the most infectious person you’ll meet at this year’s Fringe. 

Who's Afraid of the Working Class?

Who's Afraid of the Working Class?

Four separate but interweaving stories following dispossession and alienation on the fringes of Australian society, providing a profoundly moving portrait of Australian working-cla… 

Becky Brunning and Bethan Roberts Are Not Men

Becky Brunning and Bethan Roberts Are Not Men

Double bill from these award-winning (non boy) comedians. 

Immigrant Diaries: Sajeela Kershi and Guests

Immigrant Diaries: Sajeela Kershi and Guests

Looking over my time at this year’s Fringe, there have been several topics that have come up time and time again. 

Tom Stade: You’re Welcome!

Tom Stade: You’re Welcome!

When Tom Stade walks on stage you can tell he’s at home. 

Ross & Rachel

Ross & Rachel

Ross & Rachel is an exploration of beyond ‘happily ever after’, using the two Friends characters we all know so well as a medium through which to explore the artifice of relati… 

Sajeela Kershi: Shallow Halal

Sajeela Kershi: Shallow Halal

Sajeela Kershi is firmly sat on the fence. 

Kelly Kingham: Inside Out

Kelly Kingham: Inside Out

Upon first meeting Kelly Kingham, you’d hardly believe he was a newcomer. 

Honest to Godley!

Honest to Godley!

As I walk into Honest to Godley, Janey Godley is already onstage, hand on hip and chatting to her audience. 

Ally Houston: Shandy

Ally Houston: Shandy

It’s hard to find an adjective that fully describes Ally Houston’s Shandy. 

Leggoland

Leggoland

Opinions on his show aside, one simply can’t fault Colin Leggo for his sense of humour. 

Sarah Kendall: A Day in October

Sarah Kendall: A Day in October

A Day in October centres around Kendall’s teenage years at a rough high-school in Newcastle, Australia. 

Aisling Bea: Plan Bea

Aisling Bea: Plan Bea

As you walk into Aisling Bea: Plan Bea you’ll see a morph suit, dancing frantically in what can only be described as unbearable heat. 

Chris Dugdale: Sleightly Dishonest

Chris Dugdale: Sleightly Dishonest

Being a show in the weird and wacky world that is the Fringe, I must admit, I had certain expectations of magician Chris Dugdale. 

Chris Betts: Social Animal

Chris Betts: Social Animal

Who knew that bartending could be so interesting? In his debut show at the Fringe, Chris Betts, a Canadian comic with what can only be described as a beard to die for (which you ca… 

The Underbelly Radio Shows

The Underbelly Radio Shows

FUBAR Radio and Underbelly present The Underbelly Radio Shows recorded live from 12:30pm each day at Ermintrude, Underbelly hosts a series of live radio broadcasts brought to you b… 

The Pin: Ten Seconds with The Pin

The Pin: Ten Seconds with The Pin

It’s almost impossible to see a sketch show that doesn’t have its misses; hit and miss is so much of an audience expectation it has almost become the received format. 

Bec Hill: Caught On Tape

Bec Hill: Caught On Tape

Creating a show focusing on the idea of regret is frankly an extremely brave one: regret be an extremely sad and prickly topic, something which Hill alludes to in the first five mi… 

The Soaking of Vera Shrimp

The Soaking of Vera Shrimp

The Soaking of Vera Shrimp may seem at first like a fairly quirky premise. 

Idiots

Idiots

The act of judging is at the centre of The Idiot, Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s 19th century masterpiece about a naïve and simple minded prince in St Petersburg. 

Mitch Benn: That Was the Future

Mitch Benn: That Was the Future

‘I find something that I’m passionate about and then write the comedy around that’. 

Tom Allen: Both Worlds

Tom Allen: Both Worlds

Tom Allen is afraid of death. 

Rachel Podger

Rachel Podger

This admired baroque violinist offers a program featuring selections from “Guardian Angel,” her recent album of virtuosic solo repertory. 

Shows for Days

Shows for Days

(previews start on Saturday; opens on June 29) Having just brought us Moss Hart’s entrancing “Act One,” Lincoln Center offers another piece of showbiz reminiscenc… 

Tony Roberts: Card Magic

Tony Roberts: Card Magic

Wickedly naughty jokes and exceptionally clean tricks from this award-winning magician. 

The Improverts - Exam Shows

The Improverts - Exam Shows

The Improverts are back for two Exam Specials in the Teviot Debating Hall! A different combination of players will take to the stage each night for a round of high-class, high-ener… 

The Colin Hoult Shows

The Colin Hoult Shows

Star of ‘Derek’, ‘Being Human’ and ‘Carnival of Monsters’ returns to the Brighton Fringe with two entirely new shows: Sit on the Ledge and Jump Down to the Ground (7, 2… 

The Improverts - London Shows

The Improverts - London Shows

Always Different, Always Funny! After a sell out run at Edinburgh Fringe 14 and comedy residents during term time Edinburgh University, The Improverts are performing two shows in L… 

Who's Afraid of Michael Gove?

Who's Afraid of Michael Gove?

The Tories have take control and Michael Gove is Prime Minister. 

Rachel Sermanni

Rachel Sermanni

There’s certainly more than a touch of the Manic Pixie Dream Girl to 22-year-old Rachel Sermanni: the floaty blue dress, the bare feet, the frequent tipping of toes. 

Macmaster/Hay with Rachel Newton and Calum McIntyre

Macmaster/Hay with Rachel Newton and Calum McIntyre

Mary Macmaster and Donald Hay are brilliant innovators who mix electroharp, atmospheric percussion, organic samples and emotive vocals creating magical, new Scottish music. 

Daniel Sloss – Really...?! Extra Shows

Daniel Sloss – Really...?! Extra Shows

Due to massive demand, six extra, later, and quite probably ruder shows from comedy’s internationally acclaimed and award-winning half-man/half-Xbox. 

John-Luke Roberts: Stnad-Up

John-Luke Roberts: Stnad-Up

John-Luke Roberts delivered his usual off-the-wall comic offerings in this enjoyable hour at the Voodoo Rooms. 

Abi Roberts: Twerk in Progress

Abi Roberts: Twerk in Progress

Hotly-tipped comedy starlet Abi Roberts comes in like a wrecking ball with her debut stand-up show. 

Abi Roberts' Musical CID

Abi Roberts' Musical CID

Abi Roberts’ Musical CID is a new comedy confessional show that delves into what the biggest names in comedy have in their record collections and on their iPods. 

Tony Roberts: Card Magic

Tony Roberts: Card Magic

Wickedly naughty jokes, exceptionally clean tricks, from this award-winning magician. 

Rachel Parris: Live in Vegas

Rachel Parris: Live in Vegas

It’s heartening to see a deserving standup successfully transfer from the Free Fringe to the larger potential audience of the mega-venues. 

Children's Shows and Workshops

Children's Shows and Workshops

A celebration of children and young people in the Performing Arts featuring theatre, literature, music and movement. 

The Greatest Shows on Earth

The Greatest Shows on Earth

A dress-up sing-along celebration of everyone’s favourite musicals. 

Rachel Parris: Live In Vegas

Rachel Parris: Live In Vegas

Award-winning musical comedian Rachel Parris (IT Crowd, Thronecast, BBC Radio 4, Austentatious) presents a work-in-progress version of her forthcoming show, Live In Vegas, a shrewd… 

The Colin Hoult Shows

The Colin Hoult Shows

Master character comedian and star of ‘Derek’ and ‘Being Human’ performs all his critically acclaimed, sell-out, weirdly wonderful comedy shows, fresh from his hit Radio 4 series. 

Rachel's Café

Rachel's Café

“Everyone is Welcome – No Exceptions” is the motto of Rachel’s Café in Bloomington, Indiana, a university town with a liberal and artistic ambience and pretensions. 

Daniel Sloss - Stand-Up (Extra Shows!)

Daniel Sloss - Stand-Up (Extra Shows!)

Due to massive demand six extra, later, quite probably ruder shows from comedy’s internationally acclaimed and award-winning half-man, half-Xbox. 

Rachel Sermanni

Rachel Sermanni

Rachel Sermanni comes onto the stage and blithely announces that she has made a new instrument – out of spoons that she bought in a charity shop. 

Rachel Sermanni

Rachel Sermanni

Much lauded by Mumford & Sons, and having supported KT Tunstall and Newton Faulkner and still only 19, Rachel’s much anticipated debut pencilled for release on their Communion la… 

BiDiNG TiME - Various Shows

BiDiNG TiME - Various Shows

International experiment sharing a story about a woman called Thyme, with local interpretations. 

John-Luke Roberts: Broken Stand-Up

John-Luke Roberts: Broken Stand-Up

I was absolutely delighted by this truly ingenious comedian. 

The Horne Section Live in a Cow - Extra Shows

The Horne Section Live in a Cow - Extra Shows

Rolling into Edinburgh with a brand new barnstorming show, The Horne Section will yet again provide the festival’s best musical mayhem. 

I Heart Scotland: An Exhibition by Rachel Maclean

I Heart Scotland: An Exhibition by Rachel Maclean

Rachel Maclean’s I Heart Scotland transforms Edinburgh Printmakers into a nationalist jewellery box. 

Alexander Bennett's Afraid Of The Dark

Alexander Bennett's Afraid Of The Dark

The hilarious story of a young girl’s tragic past and terrifying future. On in the morning, we don’t like the dark. ‘A funny and enjoyable show’ (BroadwayBaby.com). 

Iain Stirling: At Home - Extra Shows

Iain Stirling: At Home - Extra Shows

Having bought a house with his girlfriend the Edinburgh-born comic explores how a decision that comes from a place of love can lead to such fear and uncertainty. 

Rachel Parris: The Commission

Rachel Parris: The Commission

Rachel Parris writes the jingles for the ads that try to sell you unnecessary chattels and the pop shows that make you cringe. 

Paul Gannon Aint Afraid Of No Ghost

Paul Gannon Aint Afraid Of No Ghost

If you, like me, are skeptical on the subject of the existence of ghosts, go and see Paul Gannon Ain’t Afraid Of No Ghost. 

Who's Afraid of Rachel Roberts?

Who's Afraid of Rachel Roberts?

From shy Welsh Minister’s daughter to Oscar-nominated, booze soaked, headline grabbing, fading Hollywood star. 

Graham Clark: Afraid of the Clark

Graham Clark: Afraid of the Clark

The laconic Clark delivers his laid back performance in the belly of the Roxy. 

Rachel Fairburn: Showgirl

Rachel Fairburn: Showgirl

With a name like Showgirl, you’d expect a bit more oomph, but in fact Rachel Fairburn’s show is perhaps the exact opposite, and the low-energy slog begins and ends with little … 

James and the Giant Peach

James and the Giant Peach

Roald Dahl’s classic children’s tale about a boy finding friendship and adventure with a bunch of idiosyncratic insects astride a giant peach is translated faithfully to the stage … 

The Big Bite-Size Breakfast /Matinee Shows

The Big Bite-Size Breakfast /Matinee Shows

The concept of Bite Size is a perfectly simple, yet novel one, and the clue really is in the title. 

Hairy Maclary and Friends

Hairy Maclary and Friends

Lynley Dodd’s tales of Hairy Maclary, the scampish terrier who gets up to all manner of mischief with his animal pals, never really did much for me as a little’un. 

Fool's Gold

Fool's Gold

Fool’s Gold is a production that smacks heavily of the dreaded GCSE devised drama piece. 

Daniel Sloss - Extra Shows!

Daniel Sloss - Extra Shows!

Daniel Sloss delivers a supposedly darker, meaner show in his later slot but most of his material is relatively clean, geared towards an audience who can laugh at him as well as wi… 

My Name Is Rachel Corrie

My Name Is Rachel Corrie

This powerful play performed by Josephine Taylor and directed by Alan Rickman tells the moving true story of peace activist Rachel Corrie. 

John-Luke Roberts Distracts You From A Murder

John-Luke Roberts Distracts You From A Murder

I’m sitting there, innocently enjoying the show, when John-Luke Roberts points at me and declares that no-one really likes having conversations with me, they only do it so they ca… 

Alun Cochrane: Moments of Alun

Alun Cochrane: Moments of Alun

Alun Cochrane is about halfway through his set when he spots my notepad poking out from under the pedestal table in front of me. 

Croft and Pearce - Funnier Than It Sounds

Croft and Pearce - Funnier Than It Sounds

Croft and Pearce exhibit matching outfits, and to a degree, matching faces, accents and physicality. 

Fairy Liquid And The Burst Bubble ... And Other Science Shows

Fairy Liquid And The Burst Bubble ... And Other Science Shows

Science Shows for Schools have take three of their popular science presentations for schools and turned them into a 50 minute production for children at the Zoo Aviary. 

Rachel Stubbings Is Stubbing Out Problems

Rachel Stubbings Is Stubbing Out Problems

Original and intelligent, Rachel Stubbings presents her live agony-aunt show. 

Lou Sanders and Rachel Stubbings Stand-up

Lou Sanders and Rachel Stubbings Stand-up

Tonight is what the Camden Fringe is all about; two half hour segments from two different comedy artistes offering a peek at what the full hour could be like. 

I Heart Hamas: And Other Things I'm Afraid to Tell You

I Heart Hamas: And Other Things I'm Afraid to Tell You

It will come as no surprise that this is a controversial play. 

Luke Wright's Cynical Ballads

Luke Wright's Cynical Ballads

Luke Wright’s unique brand of performance poetry is like nothing I have ever seen before. 

The Red Bus Puppet Shows

The Red Bus Puppet Shows

It’s a beautiful day at the Fringe and I’m sat on the top deck of a red bus in the Meadows. 

Apocalypse Later?

Apocalypse Later?

This ensemble sketch show promises in its promotional material to be as funny as the ‘first Neolithic wedgie’: a good indication of the level of comic maturity this young troupe ha… 

Laura-Beth Salter and Rachel Newton Double Bill

Laura-Beth Salter and Rachel Newton Double Bill

Taking a break from their work in popular folk band Shee, Laura-Beth Salter and Rachel Newton present an hour-long set comprised of found songs, previous material and their new sol… 

Dan Nightingale: The 11 and a 1/2 Ill-conceived Edinburgh Shows of Dan Nightingale

Dan Nightingale: The 11 and a 1/2 Ill-conceived Edinburgh Shows of Dan Nightingale

A show about shows is not the most original idea there has ever been but Dan Nightingale’s ‘what might have been?’ take on performing in this year’s Edinburgh Fringe provid… 

Bec Hill is More Afraid of You Than You Are of Her!

Bec Hill is More Afraid of You Than You Are of Her!

A man in the front row at Bec Hill’s show accuses her of being the worst comedian he’s ever seen. 

The Dick and the Rose

The Dick and the Rose

I had an inkling that The Dick and The Rose was going to be something special when I was handed a silver poker chip in lieu of a ticket at the box office. 

Heaven Bound - Free

Heaven Bound - Free

Mike ‘Dr Blue’ McKeon is a real Blues caricature. 

Rachel Rose Reid: And They Lived ...

Rachel Rose Reid: And They Lived ...

Rachel Rose Reid is a young storyteller who places herself firmly within a long tradition of oral storytelling. 

Five outstanding EdFringe shows scoop a Broadway Baby Bobby in 2023

Five outstanding EdFringe shows scoop a Broadway Baby Bobby in 2023

A coveted Bobby has been presented to five shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year. 

4 Family Friendly Shows in Brighton This Half Term

4 Family Friendly Shows in Brighton This Half Term

Ditch the messy arts and crafts this half-term and entertain your little darlings with the best live family friendly performances Brighton and Hove have to offer instead. 

5 Brighton Shows To Entertain You This Christmas

5 Brighton Shows To Entertain You This Christmas

It’s the most wonderful time of the year (apart from Brighton Fringe, of course) and there are plenty of delightful performances to entertain you this winter. 

5 Brighton HorrorFest Shows To Sink Your Teeth Into This October

5 Brighton HorrorFest Shows To Sink Your Teeth Into This October

Welcome to our top 5 picks from the third year of Brighton HorrorFest, the spooktacular celebration from Sweet of all things that go bump in the night.  

Prune Might Be A Bouffon But She's Not Afraid To Make Fun Of Her Own Heartbreak

Prune Might Be A Bouffon But She's Not Afraid To Make Fun Of Her Own Heartbreak

Serena Flynn might only reveal her darkest secrets after lots of gin, but her on-stage alter ego Prune is grotesque, fragile and ready to bear all. 

Black Friday Deals on West End Shows

Black Friday Deals on West End Shows

All this week we've got some fantastic offers on your favourite West End shows. Check back daily for the latest offers. 

West End and Broadway sensation Rachel Tucker announces two intimate concerts

West End and Broadway sensation Rachel Tucker announces two intimate concerts

West End and Broadway sensation Rachel Tucker makes her debut at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe in two intimate concerts at the Pleasance. 

Eight shows heading to Brighton Fringe with the support of Greenwich Theatre

Eight shows heading to Brighton Fringe with the support of Greenwich Theatre

Greenwich Theatre is set to have an unprecedented profile at this year’s Brighton Fringe, with no less than eight productions heading for The Warren either co-produced or support... 

Brighton Fringe: 10 Shows to Book Before They Sell-Out

Brighton Fringe: 10 Shows to Book Before They Sell-Out

With Easter on the horizon it’s time to turn attention to Brighton Fringe with a look at some shows that are likely to sell out. Book early – you have been warned. 

Staging the Unstageable with Kill The Beast’s Zoe Roberts & Natasha Hodgson

Staging the Unstageable with Kill The Beast’s Zoe Roberts & Natasha Hodgson

Macabre comedy company Kill The Beast (Peter Brook and Manchester Theatre Award winners) return to the Fringe with their 70s werewolf spectacular He Had Hairy Hands and a new 80s f... 

Andrew Roberts & Josh Mathieson are Dealing with Death in Children's Theatre

Andrew Roberts & Josh Mathieson are Dealing with Death in Children's Theatre

The Many Doors of Frank Feelbad is a brave and engaging work about how children and families process and communicate grief. 

​Rachel McCrum talks Rally & Broad, Stage vs Page, and the ‘Thing’ of a Night

​Rachel McCrum talks Rally & Broad, Stage vs Page, and the ‘Thing’ of a Night

Rachel McCrum, inaugural BBC Scotland Poet In Residence in 2015, has just wrapped up the last shows of Rally & Broad, a spoken word, music and live lit events series she ran with J... 

'Be less afraid to completely take over a stage' - Catherine Wilson

'Be less afraid to completely take over a stage' - Catherine Wilson

Catherine Wilson is an organiser for the Loud Poets collective, an award-winning collaboration of poets and the band Ekobirds. 

Interview: Tony Roberts - Card Magic

Interview: Tony Roberts - Card Magic

Captivating close-up magic from this charming, comedic magician. 

Unmissable shows at Brighton Fringe this year

Unmissable shows at Brighton Fringe this year

Brighton Fringe has officially launched. 

Five Christmas Shows You Shouldn’t Miss In London This Year

Five Christmas Shows You Shouldn’t Miss In London This Year

Christmas is the one time of year you can drag your non-theatre-going friends to the theatre. 

The Poets are Coming: Rachel Amey

The Poets are Coming: Rachel Amey

Scottish poet Rachel Amey is set to perform Peacock Blue as part of the SHIFT/ collective at Summerhall this August.