Your Flaws: The Musical

Your Flaws: The Musical

What’s wrong with you? Self-described shortcomings inspire darkly hilarious and surprisingly heartfelt new musicals every show from the co-creator of five star, multiple Fringe se… 

Selena Mersey: Madonna/Whore

Selena Mersey: Madonna/Whore

Musical comedian and professional overthinker Selena Mersey is in a long-term relationship for the first time in her life. 

Will BF: The Last Gun

Will BF: The Last Gun

In a world with only 1 gun, 1 man stands in the way of world peace. 

Aidan Goatley: Looking for Edith

Aidan Goatley: Looking for Edith

Aged 18, comedian Aidan Goatley woke up with his first tattoo which prominently displayed the name ‘Edith’ and he has no idea why. 

Artificial Intelligence Improvisation

Artificial Intelligence Improvisation

Award-winning theatre troupe Improbotics presents Artificial Intelligence Improvisation, a tech-infused improv and science comedy show. 

KOMEDIA Brighton Fringe Comedy Showcase

KOMEDIA Brighton Fringe Comedy Showcase

A showcase of the best new comedians performing at the 2023 Brighton Fringe. 

Making This Up As I Go

Making This Up As I Go

Australian born, global songstress Lauren Easton has some stories to tell. 

Llama On The Fringe!

Llama On The Fringe!

JoeJas is bringing his brain child Fat Llama to Brighton fringe for a fun night of genre bending! JoeJas started Fat Llama 2014 and the events portion in 2016 because he felt there… 

Grubby Little Mitts: Eyes Closed, Mouths Open

Grubby Little Mitts: Eyes Closed, Mouths Open

Join sketch comics Grubby Little Mitts (Rosie Nicholls and Sullivan Brown) in their third magnum opus - expect high drama, falling over and a giant pair of *redacted*! Award winni… 

John Hinton: Well Well Well...

John Hinton: Well Well Well...

Sometimes serious, sometimes somewhat sillier, songs on a suite of subjects syphoned from the synapses of a celebrated semi-Swedish science singer-songwriter. 

CSI: Crime Scene Improvisation

CSI: Crime Scene Improvisation

Mirth meets murder in the world’s daftest whodunnit. 

Bovine Cemetery: Colour Riot

Bovine Cemetery: Colour Riot

Turquoise. 

Lying Together

Lying Together

A black comedy about sex and deception. 

Polly & Esther

Polly & Esther

A high camp chaotic drag cabaret, written and performed by iconic Welsh mother and daughter drag duo Polly Amorous & Esther Parade. 

In The Room (With Barry Ferns)

In The Room (With Barry Ferns)

“An hour in a room, not just with Barry Ferns but also a whole load of other people you don’t know. 

In The Room (With Barry Ferns)

In The Room (With Barry Ferns)

“An hour in a room, not just with Barry Ferns but also a whole load of other people you don’t know. 

FRYDAYS

FRYDAYS

Wacky, wonderful and weird, FRYDAYS is an absurd musical comedy about family, fears and fish and chips. 

FRYDAYS

FRYDAYS

Wacky, wonderful and weird, FRYDAYS is an absurd musical comedy about family, fears and fish and chips. 

Brighton Fringe Comedy Showcase

Brighton Fringe Comedy Showcase

A showcase of the best new comedians performing at the 2023 Brighton Fringe. 

Séayoncé Res-Erection

Séayoncé Res-Erection

Séayoncé has had a message from the other side to tell us that Friday 3 June’s Performance has been rescheduled to a later date in 2022 - date TBC. 

BABYGIRL

BABYGIRL

Bad dates. 

Mates: The Improvised '90s Sitcom

Mates: The Improvised '90s Sitcom

The one with the improvised comedy! Don your sweater-vest and your Rachel hairdo, and get ready to relive the 90s. 

Mates: The Improvised '90s Sitcom

Mates: The Improvised '90s Sitcom

The one with the improvised comedy! Don your sweater vest and your Rachel hairdo, and get ready to relive the ‘90s. 

Simon David: Dead Dad Show

Simon David: Dead Dad Show

In 2018, Simon’s late father performed a one man show about his imminent death to cancer. 

Dead Dad Show

Dead Dad Show

In 2018, Simon’s late father performed a one man show about his imminent death to cancer. 

Grubby Little Mitts: Hello, Hi

Grubby Little Mitts: Hello, Hi

At once slapstick, sitcom and surreal, Grubby Little Mitts presents the sequel to their award winning debut with a brand new hour of wildly different sketches at breakneck speed. 

Grubby Little Mitts: Hello, Hi

Grubby Little Mitts: Hello, Hi

At once slapstick, sitcom and surreal, Grubby Little Mitts presents the sequel to their award winning debut with a brand new hour of wildly different sketches at breakneck speed. 

Grubby Little Mitts

Grubby Little Mitts

At once slapstick, sitcom and surreal, Grubby Little Mitts, is an hour of wildly different sketches at breakneck speed, rooted in the recognisable yet traversing into strange reali… 

Grubby Little Mitts

Grubby Little Mitts

At once slapstick, sitcom and surreal, Grubby Little Mitts, is an hour of wildly different sketches at breakneck speed, rooted in the recognisable yet traversing into strange reali… 

CSI: Crime Scene Improvisation

CSI: Crime Scene Improvisation

Mirth meets murder in the world’s daftest whodunnit. 

Back to Black: The Music of Amy Winehouse

Back to Black: The Music of Amy Winehouse

Amy Winehouse captured the world with her unique vocal stylings and unapologetic lyrics combined with a sassy, yet dark brooding personality. 

Stand-Up Comedy Workshop

Stand-Up Comedy Workshop

Have you ever laughed? Learn how to use some practical stand-up comedy basics in your writing, performing, stand-up, work presentations, public speaking or - just for fun. 

Stand-Up Comedy Workshop

Stand-Up Comedy Workshop

Have you ever laughed? Learn how to use some practical stand-up comedy basics in your writing, performing, stand-up, work presentations, public speaking or - just for fun. 

Pattern Up Arts Collective

Pattern Up Arts Collective

Brighton’s revolutionary youth artists are joining us in their second year at the Brighton Fringe. 

Pattern Up Arts Collective

Pattern Up Arts Collective

Brighton’s revolutionary youth artists are joining us in their second year at the Brighton Fringe. 

An Evening of Gypsy Returns

An Evening of Gypsy Returns

The acoustic gypsy violin and guitar duo are back following their excellent 2019 debut. 

An Evening of Gypsy Returns

An Evening of Gypsy Returns

The acoustic gypsy violin and guitar duo are back following their excellent 2019 debut. 

Eco Maniac (Work In Progress)

Eco Maniac (Work In Progress)

Aruhan wants to assure you that this is NOT a TED Talk. 

Eco Maniac (Work In Progress)

Eco Maniac (Work In Progress)

Aruhan wants to assure you that this is NOT a TED Talk. 

Brighton Fringe Comedy Showcase

Brighton Fringe Comedy Showcase

A showcase of the best new comedians performing at the 2022 Brighton Fringe. 

Séayoncé: Res-Erection

Séayoncé: Res-Erection

A desperate soul haunts Brighton Fringe and no, not the out of work performers that congregate on the pier, plot twist. 

Séayoncé

Séayoncé

Séayoncé has had a message from the other side to tell us that Friday 3 June’s Performance has been rescheduled to a later date in 2022 - date TBC. 

Funny Women

Funny Women

Now in its 20th year, Funny Women return to Brighton Komedia with a fabulous line-up. 

Funny Women

Funny Women

Funny Women return to Brighton Komedia with a fabulous line-up. 

Simon David: White Gay

Simon David: White Gay

Simon David belongs to the most toxic, self-destructive (and annoying!) demographic there is: the white gay. 

Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppets : Eurovision Sock Contest

Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppets : Eurovision Sock Contest

Earth’s funniest footwear are back with their latest comedy hour. 

Simon David: White Gay

Simon David: White Gay

Simon David (“A hoot”, The Guardian) belongs to the most toxic, self-destructive and, frankly, annoying demographic there is: the white gay. 

Mates: The Improvised '90s Sitcom

Mates: The Improvised '90s Sitcom

The one with the improvised comedy! Don your sweater-vest and your Rachel hairdo, and get ready to relive the 90s. 

Happified

Happified

A feel-good guide on how to be happier - featuring stand-up, spoken word, improv, live-looping, music, characters, clowning, neuroscience, psychology, philosophy, dance, a pixie an… 

Happified

Happified

A feel-good guide on how to be happier - featuring stand-up, spoken word, improv, live-looping, music, characters, clowning, neuroscience, psychology, philosophy, dance, a pixie an… 

The Fringe Show

The Fringe Show

The Maydays present: The Fringe Show. 

The Fringe Show

The Fringe Show

The Maydays present: The Fringe Show. 

How Eva Von Schnippisch Saved Hollywood

How Eva Von Schnippisch Saved Hollywood

Eva Von Schnippisch is back – and this time she means show business! After becoming a double-agent, winning World War II and working for the British Secret Service for a decade, … 

How Eva Von Schnippisch Saved Hollywood

How Eva Von Schnippisch Saved Hollywood

From the company that brought you the award-winning one-woman hit musical ‘How Eva Von Schnippisch Won WWII’, our cabaret-superstar-turned-double-agent bridges the gap between caba… 

Marcus Megastar's

Marcus Megastar's "The Music Of The Night" Fringe '22 Showcase

Out to cause absolute pandemonium, Marcus Megastar’s bringing the party to Brighton with “The Music Of The Night” ’22 Fringe Showcase. 

Marcus Megastar's

Marcus Megastar's "The Music Of The Night" Fringe '22 Showcase

Out to cause absolute pandemonium, Marcus Megastar’s bringing the party to Brighton with “The Music Of The Night” ’22 Fringe Showcase. 

F*CKBOYS

F*CKBOYS

A no holds barred deep dive through the real stories of boys. 

F*CKBOYS

F*CKBOYS

A no holds barred deep dive through the real stories of boys. 

Pattern UP Gallery

Pattern UP Gallery

Pattern Up is a revolutionary youth lead movement, raising awareness around child exploitation through art, fashion, and performing arts. 

Now That's What I Call A Lot Of Songs About Science

Now That's What I Call A Lot Of Songs About Science

Phunky physics, catchy chemistry and bangin’ biology. 

Now That's What I Call A Lot Of Songs About Science

Now That's What I Call A Lot Of Songs About Science

Phunky physics, catchy chemistry and bangin’ biology. 

Scottish Falsetto Socks: Roll Up!

Scottish Falsetto Socks: Roll Up!

Winners of the The Bath Comedy Fest Best Joke Award 2018, Socks return with a new comedy hour in a circus-esque style. 

Laura Davis: Ghost Machine

Laura Davis: Ghost Machine

A show about life. 

Lucy Pearman: Fruit Loop

Lucy Pearman: Fruit Loop

Nominee: Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2017 Best Newcomer. 

Scream Phone

Scream Phone

It’s 1989, the girls are having a sleepover and you’re like, totally invited! Pillow fights in their underwear, singing into hair brushes and gossiping about their crushes, wha… 

An Evening of Gypsy Returns

An Evening of Gypsy Returns

Acoustic Gypsy duo (aka Sophia and Seb) are back following their excellent 2017 debut. 

Joanna Neary: Wife On Earth

Joanna Neary: Wife On Earth

TV and radio comic and award winning actress Joanna Neary returns with her full length new show, including her best loved comedy characters and special guests for a double bill of … 

Tales from the Elsewhere

Tales from the Elsewhere

Welcome to Hopeville. 

And Before I Forget I Love You, I Love You

And Before I Forget I Love You, I Love You

Award-winning performances of Adolf, Bacon, Chaplin, Maggie and Churchill have taken Pip around the world. 

Andrew Maxwell: Showtime

Andrew Maxwell: Showtime

With “Showtime” Andrew continued his long run of domination of the Edinburgh Fringe. 

Sara Barron: For Worse

Sara Barron: For Worse

The “reigning queen of New York’s live storytelling scene” (Jon Ronson). 

Sarah Keyworth: Dark Horse

Sarah Keyworth: Dark Horse

You’ve seen her on Comedy Central, you’ve seen her on the BBC. 

Dragprov Revue

Dragprov Revue

Christian Adore and Eaton Messe are the drag double act of Francesca Forristal and Ed Scrivens. 

French Music Showcase

French Music Showcase

What’s happening on the French live music scene Right Now? Come and check out a selection of fine French bands playing a rich mix of originals and covers. 

Music with Mike: The Big Gig

Music with Mike: The Big Gig

Join Brighton’s award-winning Music Mike in an action-packed musical adventure. 

Mitch Benn: Doing it on Purpose

Mitch Benn: Doing it on Purpose

Do you know what you’re doing? And if so, why? Does anybody? Yes - Mitch Benn does. 

The Naked Stand Up: Naked Truth

The Naked Stand Up: Naked Truth

Join ‘The Naked Stand Up’, Miss Glory Pearl, for a provocative and hilarious night of stand-up, comic verse and other nonsense as she appraises the human body; its joys, its frustr… 

Honey's Happening

Honey's Happening

It’s 1968! Suburban housewife Honey Childs is hosting a Happening in her living room and you’re invited! Join Honey and her daughter Barbara for cheese and pineapple and retro … 

Onstage Dating

Onstage Dating

Bron is going on first dates. 

Mr B: Dandinista

Mr B: Dandinista

Local treasure Mr. 

John Robertson: The Dark Room

John Robertson: The Dark Room

You awake to find yourself in a dark room. 

Solve-along-a-Murder-She-Wrote presents

Solve-along-a-Murder-She-Wrote presents

Pit your wits against JB Fletcher at this interactive screening of the classic ‘Murder, She Wrote’ episode, ‘Birds of a Feather’. 

Tom Neenan: It's Always Infinity

Tom Neenan: It's Always Infinity

Tom’s girlfriend has vanished. 

Stand-up Comedy Workshop

Stand-up Comedy Workshop

Have you ever laughed? Have fun learning how to use some friendly comedy basics to boost your writing, performing, work presentations, public speaking or just for fun! Jill Edwards… 

My Finest Hour/Goddess

My Finest Hour/Goddess

Comedy storytelling double bill. 

Danny Dorling: Rule Britannia, Brexit and the End of Empire

Danny Dorling: Rule Britannia, Brexit and the End of Empire

How unusual and odd are we in Europe? For this we can blame the legacy of the British Empire, but we can’t blame anyone else for the Empire. 

Paul Mayhew-Archer: Incurable Optimist

Paul Mayhew-Archer: Incurable Optimist

The debut stand-up hour from the multi award-winning co-writer of ‘The Vicar of Dibley’. 

Sleeping Trees: World Tour

Sleeping Trees: World Tour

Sleeping Trees have been travelling around the world! They’ve been scuba-diving at the Great Barrier Reef, trekking the ancient Inca trails of Peru and gone dogging in Blackpool. 

Sugar!

Sugar!

The number of people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in the UK has more than doubled in the last twenty years and diet plays a vital part in combatting this global issue. 

The Fringe Show

The Fringe Show

The Maydays present: the Fringe Show. 

Carol Cates: Lady Carol

Carol Cates: Lady Carol

If ever there was a show of two halves, this was it. 

Mr B The Gentleman Rhymer

Mr B The Gentleman Rhymer

Local treasure Mr B returns to the Komedia for more chap-hop tomfoolery. 

Fado with Claudia Aurora

Fado with Claudia Aurora

Join us for an evening of soulful Fado music from one of its most exciting young singers and her band. 

Ivo Graham: Educated Guess

Ivo Graham: Educated Guess

After an eventful year off (got a new laptop, etc. 

Nutty Noah: You Might Die!

Nutty Noah: You Might Die!

You could get squashed by an elephant that’s out of control, or you could come and see the latest ‘death’-defying show from Nutty Noah. 

Sourpuss

Sourpuss

‘Sourpuss’ is a brand-new theatre production by Lori Hopkins. 

Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre: The New Show

Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre: The New Show

Earth’s Funniest Footwear are back for their 10th brand new show. 

Funny Women: Brighton Nights

Funny Women: Brighton Nights

The UK’s leading female comedy community ‘Funny Women’ host a night of fabulous female comedy talent in Brighton’s best comedy venue, Komedia Brighton, featuring a mix of establi… 

Daniel Sloss: NOW

Daniel Sloss: NOW

Latest smash-hit show from Scotland’s internationally acclaimed, award-winning comedian. 

Isobel Rogers: Elsa

Isobel Rogers: Elsa

Half-hearted waitress Elsa works in a cafe, eavesdropping on overly-earnest coffee chats, regretful memories of the night before, and exhausting tales of the rat race, as she strug… 

Baba Brinkman: Canterbury Tales Remixed

Baba Brinkman: Canterbury Tales Remixed

Baba Brinkman’s gritty re-telling of Chaucer’s classic Tales has been critically acclaimed the world over, with the ‘Wife of Bath’ and ‘Pardoner’ seeming perfectly at home next… 

Elf Lyons: Swan

Elf Lyons: Swan

The giraffe-limbed clown and raconteur is delighted to bring her Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated show to Brighton Fringe: a one woman production of ‘Swan Lake’. 

Baba Brinkman: Rap Guide to Climate Chaos

Baba Brinkman: Rap Guide to Climate Chaos

A hit off-Broadway and at the Paris Climate Conference, Baba Brinkman’s hip-hop manifesto on global warming politics and economics offers a twist on the world’s hottest topic. 

Lost Voice Guy: Inspiration Porn

Lost Voice Guy: Inspiration Porn

Inspirational internet memes are everywhere these days and Lost Voice Guy is sick of being an unintentional porn star. 

The Naked Comedy Workshop

The Naked Comedy Workshop

Be more than funny. 

Stand-Up-Comedy Workshop

Stand-Up-Comedy Workshop

Have you ever laughed? Have fun learning how to use some friendly stand-up-comedy basics to boost your writing, performing, stand-up, work presentations, public speaking or - just … 

Butt Kapinski

Butt Kapinski

‘Butt Kapinski’ invites you to co-star in a murder mystery. 

Notflix

Notflix

Movies with 100% more singing, 99% more women and a live band. 

Vesper Walk

Vesper Walk

Vesper Walk, led by piano-duetting sisters, presents original songs in this quirky celebration of womanhood and midlife. 

Hard Rain - Barb Jungr sings Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen

Hard Rain - Barb Jungr sings Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen

Cult Cabaret legend five-stars worldwide Jungr’s Dylan and Cohen interpretations are groundbreaking. 

Barry Ferns: Barry Loves You

Barry Ferns: Barry Loves You

The new show from Barry Ferns: Spirit of the Fringe (2014, Edinburgh Festival Fringe) and Malcolm Hardee Award-winner. 

Rob Kemp: The Elvis Dead

Rob Kemp: The Elvis Dead

You know those brilliant ideas you get after last orders, and then in the morning you’re like, what was I thinking? This show must have been one of them: “Hey guys, what if we … 

Wingrid

Wingrid

Award winning comedian Ingrid Dahle brings her highly-anticipated debut full-length show ‘Wingrid’ to Brighton Fringe. 

Cross Fit

Cross Fit

In a world that has gone all toupee-sy turvy, Jesus L’Oreal Christ returns once again from the call centre in the sky with more untold stories, leg warmers and wind machines to p… 

Xara Vaughan: WANDERLUST

Xara Vaughan: WANDERLUST

Receiving five star reviews for her sell out Edinburgh debut. 

Spencer Jones: The Audition

Spencer Jones: The Audition

A day in the life of an idiot. 

The Maydays Present: The Fringe Show

The Maydays Present: The Fringe Show

The Maydays invite you to tear up the Fringe in the name of comedy! You choose performances or events from the Fringe Guide and then delight as these award-winning improvisers give… 

Penelope Solomon: I was a Penis at the Royal Festival Hall

Penelope Solomon: I was a Penis at the Royal Festival Hall

Following her success of last year’s Edinburgh Fringe, Penelope brings her unique combination of stand-up, character comedy and songs in this nationwide tour of ‘I was a penis. 

Notflix

Notflix

Six hilarious young women. 

Comedian's Cinema Club: Beauty and the Beast

Comedian's Cinema Club: Beauty and the Beast

Film and comedy lovers alike will appreciate this increasingly popular show, led by an impressive group of comedians that changes every performance, along with the film they choo… 

Goodbear: WIP

Goodbear: WIP

5-star sketch comedy duo Goodbear are back, with a show that’ll leave you questioning everything you’ve ever known. 

Oh My Dad: Christ on a Bike

Oh My Dad: Christ on a Bike

Jesus is in trouble. 

Revan and Fennell: Fan Club

Revan and Fennell: Fan Club

Nominated for Funny Women’s Best Show Award, Revan and Fennell’s Fan Club is a lively, goofy and above all entertaining sketch show, starring double act Rosie Revan a… 

Margo Piano Musical Show

Margo Piano Musical Show

A musical story for children where each character is a musical instrument . 

Catching the Ghost

Catching the Ghost

“I remember lying on my roof, utterly bewildered and for the first time sensed the ghost. 

Funny Women Awards: Brighton Heats

Funny Women Awards: Brighton Heats

‘The Funny Women Awards’ are back at Brighton Fringe! ‘The Funny Women Awards’ has left a massive impression on the UK comedy map, with previous winners and finalists including … 

The Starship Osiris

The Starship Osiris

It should be compulsory for discerning audiences to attend at least one Fringe show every year that is totally bonkers, and if it were, then The Starship Osiris would be a fine cho… 

A Ship Of Fools Theatre Company: Welcome to Paradise

A Ship Of Fools Theatre Company: Welcome to Paradise

Have you been more naughty or more nice this year? Are you sure?A company of gentlemanly vagabonds introduce themselves with a reminder to relax before the “Art” starts. 

James Veitch: Game Face

James Veitch: Game Face

Responsible for the most popular TED Talk of 2016, James Veitch brings his hilarious new show ‘Game Face’, with more geeky comedy about life, love and enabling Bluetooth. 

Poets v MCs Battle Games

Poets v MCs Battle Games

For 14 years the poets and rappers of Brighton have been locked in an epic struggle. 

Naked Girls Reading featuring Burlexe

Naked Girls Reading featuring Burlexe

Join burlesque artist and naked stand-up, Miss Glory Pearl, for an intimate, innovative show combining powerful stories, beautiful women and beautiful words. 

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… 

Stand Up & Slam!

Stand Up & Slam!

Stand-up comedy: poetry’s idiot relation, right? Performance poetry: comedy’s boring cousin, yes? Let’s find out. 

Lingua Franca Ensemble: Ephemera

Lingua Franca Ensemble: Ephemera

Lingua Franca Ensemble ‘Ephemera’ album launch concert. 

Stand-Up Comedy Workshop

Stand-Up Comedy Workshop

Have you ever laughed? Have fun learning how to use some friendly comedy basics to boost your writing, performing, work presentations, public speaking, or just for fun! Jill Edward… 

Die Die Die Old People Die

Die Die Die Old People Die

Indie theatre legends David Woods and Jon Haynes of ‘Ridiculusmus’ as two crustaceous elders putting off death in a snail paced farce. 

Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre Do Shakespeare

Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre Do Shakespeare

Earth’s funniest footwear return with their hit show of songs, sketches, socks and violence, taking on The Bard himself. 

Scott Gibson: Life After Death

Scott Gibson: Life After Death

Winner of the Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer 2016; this show tells the story of the three weeks that changed Scott’s life forever. 

Kevin, King of Egypt

Kevin, King of Egypt

Escaped psychiatric patient Kevin Haggerty is not pleased about his diagnosis, even less pleased about being on a section of the Mental Health Act and distinctly upset about being … 

A Touch of Mrs Robinson

A Touch of Mrs Robinson

Are you trying to seduce me Mrs Robinson? With those classic lines memories of the sixties, songs and sexual liberation come flooding back. 

Barb Jungr sings Bob Dylan

Barb Jungr sings Bob Dylan

“One of the best interpreters of Bob Dylan” (Billy Bragg), “Exquisite” (Jazz Review USA). 

Hoo-Haa

Hoo-Haa

Two very different award-winning comedians join forces to bring you a magnificent hour of ‘Hoo-Haa’! David Jordan and Ingrid Dahle invite you to experience the pinnacle of enter… 

An Dhá: Supertigers

An Dhá: Supertigers

Follow multi-award-winning fiddle/cello duo An Dhá as they prowl through an Urban Folk music jungle, hunting perfection and exploring the wilderness of the Celtic tradition. 

Acute Psychotic Episode III: When the Change Came!

Acute Psychotic Episode III: When the Change Came!

Challenges common perceptions of mental ill-health. 

NU(I)T

NU(I)T

The Countess Alex Zapak, direct from Berlin, presents her captivating new show NU(I)T The international, trans-media, award-winning artist to perform at Brighton Fringe 2017. 

Aaaand it’s back! Twig The Pixie’s Family Funsplosion!

Aaaand it’s back! Twig The Pixie’s Family Funsplosion!

Twig the Pixie has lost his marbles! Help him find them in this hit stand-up comedy spectacular for all generations of the family. 

Musical Bingo

Musical Bingo

It’s just like regular bingo, but instead of shouting out numbers we play songs! Each round takes on a different theme of song choices, these could be based on either a decade, g… 

The Eulogy of Toby Peach

The Eulogy of Toby Peach

“I was born on the 18th December, 1988. 

The Maydays Present: The Fringe Show

The Maydays Present: The Fringe Show

Turn up, tear out and laugh lots as we give other fringe shows a unique makeover! Taking the Brighton Fringe brochure as their inspiration, The Maydays create an entirely new show … 

Some Like It Thea-Skot

Some Like It Thea-Skot

After a sell out, 5 star run at Edinburgh Fringe and Soho Theatre, Alison Thea-Skot brings her surreal, joyous and unhinged character comedy show to Brighton. 

Homophobe

Homophobe

It’s very difficult to dislike Tommy, the narrator of this one man show. 

The Three Half Pints: Bad Guys

The Three Half Pints: Bad Guys

Stars of CBeebies’ ‘SpotBots’, The Three Half Pints ***** (ThreeWeeks), present a slapstick misadventure for the whole family! “Your cheeks will hurt from smiling so much” **** (Br… 

Nutty Noah

Nutty Noah

Wear your Pants with Pride! Nutty Noah’s magical family entertainment extravaganza. Ages 4 and up. “The king of all things silly” (Ben Elton) 

The Julian Layn Project

The Julian Layn Project

Genre-defining classical composer and pianist Julian Layn tours Europe with ‘The Julian Layn Project’ that brings rock-alt classical, Julian’s unique form of 21st century classic… 

Goodbear

Goodbear

A character-led sketch show which contemplates the big issues: life, death, our very existence! Join Joe Barnes and Henry Perryment for an hour of thoughtful sketch comedy that… 

Gein's Family Giftshop's Trophy Collection

Gein's Family Giftshop's Trophy Collection

Best Newcomer nominees - Fosters Edinburgh Comedy Award 2014. 

Dead Man Presents: Tessa Waters: Over Promises

Dead Man Presents: Tessa Waters: Over Promises

Clown, dance and sketch collide as multi-award-winning Australian comedian, Tessa Waters, unleashes her new hour of stupidity. 

Twisted and Tongue Tied

Twisted and Tongue Tied

Nothing like a wild, dark comedy cabaret and a dash of activism to kick off your afternoon! The girls will cross-dress, undress, and try to redress gender imbalance in just 30 min… 

David James: Precisely

David James: Precisely

Beautifully-crafted comedy from one of the country’s masters of anecdote and timing. 

Funny Women Awards 2016

Funny Women Awards 2016

The Funny Women Awards have been scouring the UK and Ireland for the best new female comic talent! Come along and spot the next big thing, help raise funds for domestic violence… 

Just a Few Words

Just a Few Words

A man with a severe stammer teams up with a massive pile of cards that detail his thoughts, to tell his love how he feels. 

Bogan Bingo

Bogan Bingo

Bingo dabbers at the ready for the sell-out smash comedy gameshow, ‘Bogan Bingo’. 

Tatterdemalion

Tatterdemalion

From the creators of Boris & Sergey comes a one-man show featuring puppetry, physical comedy, and mime. 

Kieran Hodgson: Lance

Kieran Hodgson: Lance

Who doesn’t like a loveable Yorkshireman? Or, more accurately, a West Yorkshireman, with dreams of making it big as a Tour de France-winning cyclist, or as a stand-up- comedy-ske… 

Myra DuBois: Self Admyra

Myra DuBois: Self Admyra

So Comedy presents: ‘Myra Dubois: Self Admyra’. 

Forget Me Not: The Alzheimer's Whodunnit

Forget Me Not: The Alzheimer's Whodunnit

Jim’s wife, a patient on a dementia ward, has died and Jim smells a rat. 

Juliette Burton: Decision Time (Preview)

Juliette Burton: Decision Time (Preview)

Award-winning docu-comedian Juliette Burton must make a BIG decision. 

Alistair Barrie: No More Stage Three

Alistair Barrie: No More Stage Three

In January 2015, topical comedian Alistair Barrie’s wife was diagnosed with breast cancer, which gave him some perspective on what really constitutes bad news. 

Funny Women: Time of the Month

Funny Women: Time of the Month

Funny Women’s share and gig night is perfect for comedy lovers and beginners. 

Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre Do Shakespeare

Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre Do Shakespeare

Earth’s funniest footwear returns with a brand new show of songs, sketches, socks and violence, taking on The Bard Of Avon himself. 

Stand Up & Slam!

Stand Up & Slam!

Stand-up comedy - poetry’s idiot relation, right? Performance poetry - comedy’s boring cousin, yes? Let’s find out! Six phenomenal acts go head to head for your approval in thi… 

Vanity Bites Back

Vanity Bites Back

A “Bold, subversive and very funny” clown cookery show about searching for self worth in a cheesecake. 

Smasher

Smasher

“Bold, subversive and very funny” ???? (The Scotsman). 

Stand-Up Comedy Workshop

Stand-Up Comedy Workshop

Learn how to use stand-up basics to boost your writing, performing, work presentations, public speaking- or just for fun! Jill’s comedy courses are the most established in the UK. 

Pat Cahill: Panjandrum

Pat Cahill: Panjandrum

Pat Cahill brings his sellout 2015 Edinburgh show to Brighton Fringe. 

The Girl Who Fell In Love With The Moon

The Girl Who Fell In Love With The Moon

Puppetry, poetry, dance and live music are interwoven in this splendid succession of stories from five zany friends. 

9

9

Rebelles is a folk, jazz and classical singing group of 9; Julia, Natalie, Michelle, Marina, Andrea, Meredith, Sibyl, Sally and Cat. 

Flamenco with Alma Gitana

Flamenco with Alma Gitana

Alma Gitana (Gipsy Soul) brings you an evening of flamenco music and dance. 

The Ruby Darlings

The Ruby Darlings

The Ruby Darlings give an outrageously honest yet totally sexy look at life with a vagina. 

This Is Always The Result

This Is Always The Result

Gus Watcham hurries onto the stage as Kathy, looking frazzled, determined and slightly deranged. 

goo:ga

goo:ga

Through a blend of stand-up, song, dance, games and a cameo by her sidekick, Nigel the Pug, Ballou will delve into the comedic depths of pregnancy and work out what’s funny about… 

Twig The Pixie's Family Funsplosion

Twig The Pixie's Family Funsplosion

A pixie-fuelled comedy riot packed with adventure, mischief, stand-up comedy and storytelling to warm your heart and tickle your toes. 

Minor Delays

Minor Delays

Slick sketch comedy from one of the best-reviewed shows at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe. 

Javier Jarquin: Card Ninja

Javier Jarquin: Card Ninja

After standing room only at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, comedian Javier Jarquin brings his comedy show ‘Card Ninja’ to Brighton! A riotous display of upbeat humour and card stun… 

Fado with Claudia Aurora

Fado with Claudia Aurora

Join us for an evening of soulful Fado music from one of its most exciting young singers and her band. 

2 Become 1

2 Become 1

Comedy pop-musical following four 90s girls embarking on a wild night of speed dating! A hilarious, non-stop journey through infectious pop anthems and ballads. 

The Maydays present: Pitch That Show

The Maydays present: Pitch That Show

Award-winning comedy troupe, The Maydays, pitch ideas for a new improvised show every night, inspired by the audience. 

Tom Deacon: Triple D (WIP)

Tom Deacon: Triple D (WIP)

‘Mighty fine comic’ (The Guardian) Tom Deacon is one of the hottest young stand-ups on the circuit. 

Kate Dimbleby Sings the Dory Previn Story

Kate Dimbleby Sings the Dory Previn Story

Internationally acclaimed singer Kate Dimbleby & Naadia Sheriff on piano, explore the songbook & life story of cult 70’s songwriter Dory Previn. 

Funny Women Awards 2015

Funny Women Awards 2015

The Funny Women Awards have been promoting female comic talent for over a decade and have witnessed some fantastic acts who are now major names on the comedy circuit. 

Pitschi: The Kitten with Dreams

Pitschi: The Kitten with Dreams

Pitschi doesn’t care for the rough and tumble and mischievous fun of kitten play, but instead dreams of being something else – a chicken, perhaps, or a goat, or a rabbit. 

Tony Roberts: Card Magic

Tony Roberts: Card Magic

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

Juliette Burton: Look at Me

Juliette Burton: Look at Me

Is who we are who we appear to be? Award-winning performer Juliette Burton’s been fat, thin and everything between. 

Don't Leave Me Now

Don't Leave Me Now

Inspired by two real stories, this new play explores the impact of early onset dementia on two very different families with great insight, sensitivity and humour. 

Lili la Scala

Lili la Scala

Lili la Scala’s stunning new show debuted to thunderous applause and award nominations at Adelaide Fringe 2014, and blends Lili’s classical roots with dark eclectic songs in a be… 

Playing with Myself

Playing with Myself

Following recent sell-out successes in London, David is delighted to introduce and perform his own songs in sunny Brighton. 

Mrs McMoon's Tea Party

Mrs McMoon's Tea Party

You have been cordially invited to Mrs McMoon’s house for an entertaining tea party. 

Scottish Falsetto Socks: Minging Detectives

Scottish Falsetto Socks: Minging Detectives

Some criminals put stockings on their heads, now Earth’s funniest Socks get their heads around crime. 

Lucy Frederick: In the Wild

Lucy Frederick: In the Wild

Take a walk on the wild side with the delightful Lucy Frederick! The “wonderfully light-hearted” (ThreeWeeks) comedian takes you on a trek around the world of pets and creatures. 

A Journey to Here... An Improv Show

A Journey to Here... An Improv Show

Six women are on a journey. A comedy journey to make you laugh. Witness our responses to you and your suggestions. Be scared - we will take you anywhere. It may even involve song. 

Patrick Monahan: Adventures in Monahan Land

Patrick Monahan: Adventures in Monahan Land

Brand new, energetically witty and charming family show! Expect plenty of playful audience interaction from this loveable Irish/Iranian Teessider! “Monahan possesses the rare abil… 

Stand-Up Comedy Workshop

Stand-Up Comedy Workshop

Have you ever laughed? Learn to use some practical stand-up comedy basics in your writing, performing, stand-up, work presentations, public speaking or just for fun. 

Zoe Lyons: Mustard Cutter

Zoe Lyons: Mustard Cutter

Edinburgh Comedy Award best newcomer nominee, Dave’s funniest Fringe Joke winner & Bent Double Host Zoe Lyons brings her Edinburgh hit show to Brighton Fringe. 

Fado with Claudia Aurora

Fado with Claudia Aurora

Join us for an evening of soulful Fado music from one of its most exciting young singers and her band. 

Liam Williams: Capitalism

Liam Williams: Capitalism

2014 Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Liam Williams follows his widely-acclaimed debut with a show about money. 

Chris Martin: The Original Soundtrack (WIP)

Chris Martin: The Original Soundtrack (WIP)

Movies always have a soundtrack… why can’t a stand-up show? “20-something tall comedian” (Online Review) Chris Martin (Milton Jones tour support 2013, Guardian’s Top 10 Comedy … 

Live 'Open Jazz Music' with DJO plus guests

Live 'Open Jazz Music' with DJO plus guests

Deux Johns Orchestra, formed two years ago by John Trelawney, is a Jazz outfit that adapts in size for varying original material and venues. 

Mr. B The Gentleman Rhymer

Mr. B The Gentleman Rhymer

Brighton’s own chap-hop superstar returns to the Komedia for another hour of beats, rhymes, manners, rudery and general chap-hopishness. 

Croft & Pearce: Give and Take

Croft & Pearce: Give and Take

Croft & Pearce are rising stars of sketch comedy! They were recently commissioned by BBC Radio 4 to write a four-part sitcom which will be developed from characters created for the… 

The Kagools: The Kagools

The Kagools: The Kagools

They’re cute, they’re mute, they’re an absolute hoot. 

The Naked Stand Up

The Naked Stand Up

Join burlesque performer Miss Glory Pearl for a no-holds-barred look at the body and our (usually laughable) attitudes towards it. 

Twisted Loaf and Alfie Brown: Double Bill

Twisted Loaf and Alfie Brown: Double Bill

Twisted Loaf and Alfie Brown present their new shows; two grotesque clowns, one grotesque stand-up. 

Flamenco with Alma Gitana

Flamenco with Alma Gitana

Alma Gitana brings you the passion of flamenco music and dance with an unforgettable show. 

Kernow King: Minority Rapport

Kernow King: Minority Rapport

Rebel armies, the pub darts team, political parties, chaps who drive Audi TTs, religion, Cornwall, knitting clubs, men who wear crocs with socks. 

Jonny and the Baptists: Rock the Vote

Jonny and the Baptists: Rock the Vote

The UK’s hottest musical comedians tackle the big issues ahead of the General Election with their acclaimed blend of songs, satire and silliness. 

John Hegley: New & Selected Potatoes

John Hegley: New & Selected Potatoes

Poet, comic, singer, songwriter and glasses-wearer, John Hegley has captivated and devastated audiences all over the country, in theatres and festivals, at gigs at the Edinburgh Fe… 

Goldifox

Goldifox

Stories are magical, they change every time they are told and this one is full of surprises! Our storyteller is interrupted by a naughty puppet who wants to be part of the show, th… 

The Maydays Present The Fringe Show

The Maydays Present The Fringe Show

Taking the Brighton Fringe brochure as their inspiration, The Maydays create an entirely new show every night. 

MC Wikko Presents: A General Guide to Existence...and Stuff

MC Wikko Presents: A General Guide to Existence...and Stuff

Do you ever gaze at the stars and wonder what it all means? Well, help is at hand because ‘the Bard of Lewisham’ is back and he’ll be tackling everything about everything and… 

David James: Baby-Boomer

David James: Baby-Boomer

David James, senior comedian and master story-teller, brings his baby-boomer show to Brighton Fringe for one night only. 

Mayday! It’s Attila the Stockbroker

Mayday! It’s Attila the Stockbroker

Legendary local radical performance poet/songwriter Attila the Stockbroker presents a two-hour set of poems and songs, old and new, ranging from the fiercely political to the inten… 

Flamenco Flamenco

Flamenco Flamenco

An intimate show that will take you on a magical, emotional, passionate and powerful journey through a series of colorful “Palos” (rhythms of Flamenco). 

Funny Women Awards Heat

Funny Women Awards Heat

The Funny Women Awards have been promoting female comics for over a decade, and we’ve seen some fantastic acts pass through our doors who are now major names on the comedy circui… 

John Hegley: I am a Poetato

John Hegley: I am a Poetato

An A-Z of poems about people, pets and other creatures. 

EVE FERRET'S FABARET

EVE FERRET'S FABARET

“Critics Choice for Cabaret” (Time Out), Ben Walters ‘EVE FERRET’S FABARET’ is a life enhancing mix of original songs and completely unexpected choice of material. 

John Hegley: New and Selected Potatoes

John Hegley: New and Selected Potatoes

Poet, comic, singer, songwriter and glasses-wearer, John Hegley has captivated and devastated audiences all over the country, in theatres and festivals, at gigs at the Edinburgh F… 

Choose Your Own Documentary

Choose Your Own Documentary

When author Edward Packard created the Choose Your Own Adventure genre in 1979, he probably didn’t expect their huge success. 

Sameena Zehra: Homicidal Pacifist

Sameena Zehra: Homicidal Pacifist

Atheism is easily understood, but what is the correct way to fill a cutlery drawer? Feminism is obvious, but do cats ever enjoy wearing a onesie? It’s clearly time to cull the … 

Stand-up Comedy Workshop

Stand-up Comedy Workshop

Have you ever laughed? Learn to use some practical stand-up comedy basics in your writing, performing, stand-up, work presentations, public speaking or just for fun. 

Peter Antoniou in 'Comedium'

Peter Antoniou in 'Comedium'

To be or not to be? That is yet again the question. 

Myra DuBois: Lady Thatcher Returns

Myra DuBois: Lady Thatcher Returns

Actress & cabaret star Myra DuBois capitalises on the death of the Iron Lady in this bandwagon of a one-woman show. 

Dusty Limits: Psycho

Dusty Limits: Psycho

Internationally-acclaimed, award-winning cabaret star Dusty Limits sings songs of love and lunacy. 

Barb Jungr: Hard Rain

Barb Jungr: Hard Rain

Barb Jungr is obviously a seasoned performer. 

Attila the Stockbroker: Local & Vocal!

Attila the Stockbroker: Local & Vocal!

Legendary radical poet/songwriter back at his hometown Fringe for one night only! Poems and songs from his new book ‘UK Gin Dependence Party’ and much more: a 90-minute show. 

Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppets Do Art

Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppets Do Art

After 6 sell-out years at the Edinburgh Fringe and international tours from Aberdeen to Adelaide (Pick Of The Fringe), Manchester to Malta, and all points inbetween, Earth’s funnie… 

How to: Keep It Legal

How to: Keep It Legal

Thinking about taking your theatre company further? Join Jackie Elliman, Legal & Industrial Relations Manager at ITC for a workshop covering all aspects of setting up as a legal en… 

EastEnd Cabaret: Dirty Talk

EastEnd Cabaret: Dirty Talk

A review of EastEnd Cabaret seems almost redundant nowadays, given the number of years that these two girls have prevailed in the Fringe circuit. 

Death. Love. Disaster.

Death. Love. Disaster.

After a sell-out run at the 2013 Fringe, Le Flop are back with their unique brand of stupidity. 

Anthropoetry

Anthropoetry

Anthropoetry was, in a line, a spoken word event with a live musical backdrop that used the body as its modus operandi. 

Patrick Monahan: Cake Charmer

Patrick Monahan: Cake Charmer

This loveable Teessider likes hugging and eating cake (not simultaneously!) and is renowned for his superb anecdotes, his unique charm and his unmistakeable brand of humour. 

Selkie

Selkie

“Call my name, and boldly wait a while. 

Terry Garoghan is the Man in Slacks

Terry Garoghan is the Man in Slacks

59-year-old Terry of ‘Brighton the Musical’ fame, Sony Gold award-winner for his ‘Last Bus to Whitehawk’ radio show and Guinness World record holder, happily sings and chats about … 

A Day in the Life...

A Day in the Life...

Spoken Word Poet, Tommy Sissons presents a one-man poetry performance exploring the themes of urban lifestyles, working class values and the impact of politics in a coarse and inte… 

Brainsex

Brainsex

Men read maps better, but women read emotions — so say brain scientists. 

Jo Neary Vs Dyball & Kerr

Jo Neary Vs Dyball & Kerr

Take a Perrier–nominated performer “The Joyce Grenfell of our age”(The Guardian) Jo Neary and the “Pant wettingly funny” (The Observer) Dyball & Kerr, toss them together … 

The Jokes I’m Most Fond of...

The Jokes I’m Most Fond of...

Glenn Wool is a 20-year veteran of the comedy circuit. 

The Clown Town Cabaret

The Clown Town Cabaret

Dazzled by the title, I was expecting Clown Town Cabaret to be a night of physical comedy and clowns. 

MC Cashback: Lasagne

MC Cashback: Lasagne

Winner of Cathedral City’s Global Cheese Awards Rap Champion 2012, Brighton’s own culinary kingpin, MC Cashback serves up a smorgasbord of musical recipes, lyrical treats and m… 

An Audience with the Kitsch Kittens

An Audience with the Kitsch Kittens

Through a soundtrack of 60s classics, ‘An Audience with The Kitsch Kittens’ offers a hilarious toe tapping treat featuring the antics of Sindy & Barbie, two sweet talkin’ dolls. 

Xara Vaughan

Xara Vaughan

Cabaret sensation Xara Vaughan returns after her sell-out debut at Brighton Fringe 2013 and Edinburgh Festival five star triumph. 

How to: Sell your Show to the Arts Industry

How to: Sell your Show to the Arts Industry

Need a producer? A venue? A mentor? A residency? Want to improve your work and make new contacts, but don’t know where to start? Hear from venue managers, producers and companies… 

The Maydays: The Last 10 Years

The Maydays: The Last 10 Years

Do you have any regrets about your life? Celebrating ten years as a company, The Maydays pose questions to the audience about the last ten years of their own life: whether you have… 

Mr.B The Gentleman Rhymer

Mr.B The Gentleman Rhymer

Chap-Hop Superstar Mr. 

Xara Vaughan

Xara Vaughan

Xara Vaughn is a charming, funny and clearly very talented performer. 

EastEnd Cabaret: Dirty Talk

EastEnd Cabaret: Dirty Talk

The award-winning musical comedy duo return with all-new and hilariously naughty original songs.