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Not Another Quiz Night

 
Dougal Reid Review by Dougal Reid 5 Published: 9 Aug 2025 Assembly George Square Show Dates: 31 Jul 2025-23 Aug 2025

There are a plethora of quiz- and game-related shows at the Fringe these days, and Not Another Quiz Night is a cut above the rest, combining two of my great passions – quizzing and chaotic partying.

You leave feeling like you have just been at the greatest Fringe late-night party with your new best pals

For quiz purists, the show offers genuinely interesting questions with a good mix of difficulty for all abilities and genres for all interests, but the real star of the show is that, as the title suggests, it is not just another quiz night. It also brings comedy skits, challenges, singalongs and all sorts of outlandish “celebrity” guests.

Gregarious host Jake Bhardwaj sets the tone, immediately putting at ease anyone worried that there are not enough jokes or enough quiz for them, and brings the room’s energy to a point where the audience cannot help but get swept along with the joy of it all. Joining him is his DJ buddy, frequently playing crowd-pleasing bangers, and the aforementioned guests, including (minimal spoilers) a hilariously harrowing cameo by a now older and down-on-his-luck beloved childhood character.

As the night progresses, the atmosphere and camaraderie create a closeness among the audience that makes it feel as though all your fellow teams are friends rather than rivals. By the end, it does not matter how well you have done – you leave feeling like you have just been at the greatest Fringe late-night party with your new best pals.

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Not Another Quiz Night is the most entertaining, high-energy quiz show in town. Hosted by Jake Bhardwaj and his team of "celebrity" guests, this isn't just a quiz – it's a full-blown night out. Expect music, comedy and mayhem, with interactive bonus rounds, ridiculous prizes and surprise appearances. Whether you're a quiz whiz or just here for the party, there's something for everyone. 'One of those rare shows that makes controlled chaos look effortless' (Jordan Gray). 'Consistently one of the most entertaining and mad things I've seen. A perfect fringe night out' (Joe Lycett).