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Where Do All The Quiet Gays Go?

Where Do All The Quiet Gays Go?

What do you do when you’re gay but you don’t really think all the sex and partying’s for you?How do you navigate a community that isn’t set up for you?Celebrate the misfits w… 

A Different Song

A Different Song

Beautifully balanced with humour and music, ‘A Different Song’ is an uplifting story of love, loneliness and what it means to belong. 

Murder on the Dancefloor

Murder on the Dancefloor

Introducing ‘Murder on the Dancefloor’, the explosively funny, naughty and dazzling story of two detectives who form an unlikely pairing. 

FREEZER CAKE

FREEZER CAKE

When an aspiring chef, Marco, discovers that he can unlock memories through food, he relives 3 definitive experiences that have led him to embark on this journey. 

Dev

Dev

Where many see Hell as a vast plane of damnation, eternal torture and endless misery, to those that work there it’s even worse! Who curates the minutes for the AGM’s? Who is in… 

Betsy Bares All

Betsy Bares All

A veteran superstar finds her career in need of a bit of ‘nip and tuck’ after thoughts of feeling washed up and finished. 

The Pilot Improv

The Pilot Improv

At The Pilot, we create an entirely improvised sitcom pilot based solely on your suggestions! Our show starts with a short-form improv half, with games similar to those on ‘Whose… 

The Other Side Comedy Club - Colchester Fringe Showcase

The Other Side Comedy Club - Colchester Fringe Showcase

The Other Side Comedy Camden Fringe Showcase. 

The Other Side Comedy Club

The Other Side Comedy Club

The Other Side Comedy Camden Fringe Showcase. 

The Unstoppable Rise of Ben Manager

The Unstoppable Rise of Ben Manager

BEN WEAVER is in the city wearing his best suit, preparing for an interview eating a croissant, an almond croissant, when he witnesses a death. 

Charis King: Wummy (Work in Progress)

Charis King: Wummy (Work in Progress)

Charis King: Wummy is a character-packed one-woman show in a world where yummy mummies reign supreme. 

Helsinki Noir

Helsinki Noir

A satirical revue of events in Helsinki in the past year or so that transformed Finland from a neutral, peace-loving country to a militaristic, immigrant shunning, arms exporting, … 

Stop Trying To Look At My D**k!

Stop Trying To Look At My D**k!

The show is an autobiographical adventure of anecdotes and rap music that explores grief, identity and vulnerability through Jacob’s adolescence. 

SELF HELP

SELF HELP

‘If I don’t see your face everywhere, did it even exist? No! When the worms eat my face, they’ll turn to one another and say “Hey, isn’t that Daniel Pollicky’s face?”… 

SELF HELP

SELF HELP

‘If I don’t see your face everywhere, did it even exist? No! When the worms eat my face, they’ll turn to one another and say “Hey, isn’t that Daniel Pollicky’s face?”… 

Dark Nature

Dark Nature

Singer songwriter Michaela Betts leads you through her theatrical folk journey of narrative songs about the Dark Nature in all of us. 

Dark Nature

Dark Nature

Written and performed by singer songwriter Michaela Betts, Dark Nature is a personal exploration of childhood trauma, transformation, dis-ease and beauty. 

The Emperor's New Clothes

The Emperor's New Clothes

Fashion designer extraordinaire “The Emperor” is on a ruthless rise to the top, but a disappointing Winter collection has Berlin’s fashion scene questioning whether this fashioni… 

The Emperor's New Clothes

The Emperor's New Clothes

Fashion designer extraordinaire “The Emperor” is on a ruthless rise to the top, but a disappointing Winter collection has Berlin’s fashion scene questioning whether this fashioni… 

Mine (or Unapologetically Autistic)

Mine (or Unapologetically Autistic)

Have you ever seen a blunt conversation about being autistic? This is ‘Mine (or Unapologetically Autistic)’: a one-man show about life as a neurodiverse adult, covering diagnosis, … 

Mine (or Unapologetically Autistic)

Mine (or Unapologetically Autistic)

Have you ever seen a blunt conversation about being autistic? This is ‘Mine (or Unapologetically Autistic)’: a one-man show about life as a neurotypical adult, covering diagnosis, … 

BUTTONED UP!

BUTTONED UP!

Making its professional debut, In Stitches Theatre Company presents COMEDY IMPROV! A group of 11 improvisers born at Rose Bruford College! You can expect games, stories, questionab… 

BUTTONED UP!

BUTTONED UP!

A new and emerging improv troupe based in South East London that specialise in short form comedy improv. 

The Vagina Monologues

The Vagina Monologues

“Sex has never been funnier or more poignant” (New York Times). 

The Vagina Monologues

The Vagina Monologues

“Sex has never been funnier or more poignant” (New York Times). 

Over Influenced

Over Influenced

Over Influenced is a dark comedy, which comments on today’s toxic social status of celebrity and influencer culture. 

Over Influenced

Over Influenced

Over Influenced is a dark comedy, which comments on today’s toxic social status of celebrity and influencer culture. 

The Electric Head present: Improvised Head

The Electric Head present: Improvised Head

Acclaimed double-act The Electric Head (Al Ronald & Cy Henty) are taking London by storm and reality by surprise with their brand new, critically acclaimed long-form improv show. 

The Electric Head present: Improvised Head

The Electric Head present: Improvised Head

Acclaimed double-act The Electric Head (Al Ronald & Cy Henty) are taking London by storm and reality by surprise with their brand new, critically acclaimed long-form improv show. 

The Marilyn Monroe Burlesque Show

The Marilyn Monroe Burlesque Show

Mimic, singer and dancer Sindy Fling literally unwraps the divas of pop – from Monroe to Madonna via Dolly Parton. 

The Marilyn Monroe Burlesque Show

The Marilyn Monroe Burlesque Show

Mimic, singer and dancer Sindy Fling literally unwraps the divas of pop – from Monroe to Madonna via Dolly Parton. 

Woman. Life. Freedom

Woman. Life. Freedom

As Women, when are choices not really choices? Woman. 

Woman. Life. Freedom

Woman. Life. Freedom

WOMAN. 

SOMETHING TO TAKE OFF THE EDGE

SOMETHING TO TAKE OFF THE EDGE

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  • Camden Fringe
  • Multiple Venues
  • 1st - 27th Aug 2023

Experience the raw reality of prison life in “Something To Take Off The Edge,” a powerful one-man show Tragi-comedy written and performed by Spoken Word Artist & Actor, Errol McGla… 

SOMETHING TO TAKE OFF THE EDGE

SOMETHING TO TAKE OFF THE EDGE

  • Listing
    • Theatre
  • Camden Fringe
  • Multiple Venues
  • 1st - 27th Aug 2023

Experience the raw reality of prison life in “Something To Take Off The Edge,” a powerful one-man show Tragi-comedy written and performed by Spoken Word Artist & Actor, Errol McGla… 

A Preoccupation With Romantic Love

A Preoccupation With Romantic Love

Approaching her 30th birthday, after ten years of failed romances, Laura meets with the six ghosts who have broken her heart to exorcise them for good. 

A Preoccupation With Romantic Love

A Preoccupation With Romantic Love

Approaching her 30th birthday, after ten years of failed romances, Laura meets with the six ghosts who have broken her heart to exorcise them for good. 

Brazen Hodgepodge

Brazen Hodgepodge

Chaos reigns! An explosive hour of original sketch comedy scenes and songs, performed by a cast of outrageously talented idiots. 

The Kindness Of Strangers

The Kindness Of Strangers

Candie Woodley is the artistic director of one of London’s most influential theatres. 

Nines

Nines

A brand-new play from the acclaimed Black Bat Productions premieres at Canal Café this November. 

Three

Three

Christie Peto’s dark, observational comedy returns to the Canal Cafe Theatre. 

John Tothill: Dermatologists Hate Him

John Tothill: Dermatologists Hate Him

Join John Tothill – writer, comedian, former Footlight and London’s Last Libertine, actually – for an evening of exaggeration, emancipation and assorted chat. 

John Tothill: Dermatologists Hate Him

John Tothill: Dermatologists Hate Him

Join John Tothill – writer, comedian, former Footlight and London’s Last Libertine, actually – for an evening of exaggeration, emancipation and assorted chat. 

SensibleFootwear

SensibleFootwear

This one woman play has absolutely nothing to do with cooking; it’s about finding your voice and saying the difficult stuff out loud as the seams of your existence slowly, but no… 

Cooking With Microphones

Cooking With Microphones

This one woman play has absolutely nothing to do with cooking; it’s about finding your voice and saying the difficult stuff out loud as the seams of your existence slowly, but no… 

Cooking With Microphones

Cooking With Microphones

This one woman play has absolutely nothing to do with cooking; it’s about finding your voice and saying the difficult stuff out loud as the seams of your existence slowly, but no… 

Will Preston Can't Face Reality

Will Preston Can't Face Reality

Reality is overrated. 

Will Preston Can't Face Reality

Will Preston Can't Face Reality

Reality is overrated. 

Confidently Insecure

Confidently Insecure

Join Dutch comedian Jeroen Bloemhoff on a personal journey into his own insecurity. 

Confidently Insecure

Confidently Insecure

Join Dutch comedian Jeroen Bloemhoff on a personal journey into his own insecurity. 

Scales

Scales

Abi Carter-Simpson: Scales (Work In Progress) A rebirth of sorts, Abi is back with her second WIP and is leaving nothing to the imagination. 

Scales

Scales

Abi Carter-Simpson: Scales (Work In Progress) A rebirth of sorts, Abi is back with her second WIP and is leaving nothing to the imagination. 

THREE

THREE

THREE by Christie Peto. 

THREE

THREE

THREE by Christie Peto. 

The Crisp Review: LIVE

The Crisp Review: LIVE

As the unending expanse of the pandemic stretched out before him, Adam Evans set out to achieve one thing: receive crisps to taste, for free, from crisp manufacturers. 

The Crisp Review: LIVE

The Crisp Review: LIVE

As the unending expanse of the pandemic stretched out before him, Adam Evans set out to achieve one thing: receive crisps to taste, for free, from crisp manufacturers. 

Sigmund the Viking:VALHALLA CALLING

Sigmund the Viking:VALHALLA CALLING

Sigmund The Viking is suffering from a powerful and sudden spiritual awakening. 

I went to Brazil to die

I went to Brazil to die

David is realising he is transgender and this is ripping apart his whole life - childhood trauma resurfaces - he is going mad. 

Sigmund the Viking: Valhalla Calling

Sigmund the Viking: Valhalla Calling

Sigmund The Viking is suffering from a powerful and sudden spiritual awakening. 

VALHALLA CALLING

VALHALLA CALLING

Sigmund The Viking is suffering from a powerful and sudden spiritual awakening. 

I went to Brazil to die

I went to Brazil to die

Same as brochure copyDavid is realising he is transgender and this is ripping apart his whole life - childhood trauma resurfaces - he is going mad. 

VALHALLA CALLING

VALHALLA CALLING

Sigmund The Viking is suffering from a powerful and sudden spiritual awakening. 

Late Night Fish

Late Night Fish

Michael and Tony are in the “Waste Management Business”. 

Late Night Fish

Late Night Fish

Michael and Tony are in the “Waste Management Business”. 

Fortune

Fortune

An evening of consistent fooling and unique magic. 

My Friend, Hershel Fink (or The Golem of London)

My Friend, Hershel Fink (or The Golem of London)

Ethan is a gay American Jew who moved to London to do a master’s degree in theatre. 

My Friend, Hershel Fink (or The Golem of London)

My Friend, Hershel Fink (or The Golem of London)

Ethan is a gay American Jew who moved to London to do a master’s degree in theatre. 

An Unexpected Tale In Smoky Midtown

An Unexpected Tale In Smoky Midtown

Low on leads and all out of whiskey, a down-on-his-luck Detective has no choice but to team up with unlikely allies and old enemies to solve a cold missing persons case with deeply… 

WE'VE SEEN ENOUGH

WE'VE SEEN ENOUGH

REVIEWS ‘Get a proper job, you’re almost 30’ (Mum) ​ ‘We’ve seen enough’ (Dad) ​ ‘A breath- taking piece, on what it means to be an actor in the big smoke’ (A very close frien… 

An Unexpected Tale In Smoky Midtown

An Unexpected Tale In Smoky Midtown

STAGE NOIR AND CANAL CAFÉ THEATRE PRESENT A new musical comedy about neurodiversity, belonging, and reclaiming one’s narrative. 

WE'VE SEEN ENOUGH

WE'VE SEEN ENOUGH

REVIEWS ‘Get a proper job, you’re almost 30’ (Mum) ​ ‘We’ve seen enough’ (Dad) ​ ‘A breath- taking piece, on what it means to be an actor in the big smoke’ (A very close frien… 

Wuthering Tights

Wuthering Tights

The latest sketch show from Chaos Theory! This is their fourth Camden Fringe. 

Wuthering Tights

Wuthering Tights

The latest sketch show from Chaos Theory! This is their fourth Camden Fringe. 

Arcadia 87

Arcadia 87

Brighton Palace Pier, 1987. 

ROME 3000 (Julius Caesar)

ROME 3000 (Julius Caesar)

Welcome to Rome 3000, feel the hustle and bustle of a post war dystopian bar and witness these lost individuals’ turmoil. 

ROME 3000 (Julius Caesar)

ROME 3000 (Julius Caesar)

Welcome to Rome 3000, feel the hustle and bustle of a post war dystopian bar and witness these lost individuals’ turmoil. 

Arcadia 87

Arcadia 87

Brighton Palace Pier, 1987. 

Harmon Leon in The Jokes Saved My Soul

Harmon Leon in The Jokes Saved My Soul

NYC comedian Harmon Leon (VICE) – lives a double life. 

Harmon Leon in The Jokes Saved My Soul

Harmon Leon in The Jokes Saved My Soul

NYC comedian Harmon Leon (VICE) – lives a double life. 

Coronavirus – A Great British Farce

Coronavirus – A Great British Farce

Joe went a little bit mad during lockdown – just like you did – and it’s hilariously cathartic to watch. 

Sisyphus: A Rock 'n' Roll Musical

Sisyphus: A Rock 'n' Roll Musical

Corinthian King Sisyphus is tired of the holy powers-that-be controlling his humdrum and repetitive life. 

Hold Me Close

Hold Me Close

A wheel of fortune, karaoke and strongbow dark fruits - everything you need for a good show right? Well add in a story of a female friendship that has an expiry date, a love letter… 

Maybe It's Because

Maybe It's Because

Five-star Fringe favourites Strut & Fret are back. 

Lyle Barke: Tragic Potential

Lyle Barke: Tragic Potential

An in depth look into Lyle’s shortcomings as a human man. 

Galentines Day

Galentines Day

Abbey the bridesmaid never the bride. 

Ryan Lane Will Be There Now In a Minute

Ryan Lane Will Be There Now In a Minute

​A show for anyone with a complex relationship to home, Ryan Lane’s playful, inventive and intimate character comedy explores what it means to be Welsh, queer and the myths tha… 

Sam Carlyle: My Life and Other Jokes

Sam Carlyle: My Life and Other Jokes

You may be asking “Who even is Sam Carlyle?”, but after this cabaret you’ll certainly know her name (along with way too much else. 

Dirty Tricks: How the Illusionati Rule the World

Dirty Tricks: How the Illusionati Rule the World

The Great Baldini sets the stage excellently for his show, greeting each audience member at the door, and asking their name, which he will repeat when he invites them to volunteer … 

Dirty Tricks: How the Illusionati Rule the World

Dirty Tricks: How the Illusionati Rule the World

The Great Baldini is the head of the shadowy and sinister Illusionati - a group of elite magicians controlling the world through the magical dark arts. 

Another Pun Bites the Dust

Another Pun Bites the Dust

Want searing political satire? Deep comedic insight into the human psyche? Then you won’t find it here. 

You're singing my song!

You're singing my song!

Love, work and the passage of time. 

Fabulett 1933

Fabulett 1933

Berlin, February 1933, the new German leadership orders the closure of all cabarets. 

Shane Warne Odyssey

Shane Warne Odyssey

In August 2013, Shane Warne (Australian cricketing legend) drove Orlando Gibbs (generic English person) to just outside Wales. 

Avery Street

Avery Street

This sketch comedy trio are opening the doors to all of their larger than life characters living on the same street. 

Ladies That Improv

Ladies That Improv

Join us for a full menu of delicious improv comedy! Order what you like because the whole show will be made up from your suggestions. 

Me 'Ansum

Me 'Ansum

“What if we’re not reading it wrong? We’re just queer. 

Banged Up Abroad

Banged Up Abroad

”Banged Up Abroad” with Runi Talwar, Kiran Saggu and Hannah Brissenden is show from 2 passing and 1 non-passing foreigners about awkward cultural exploration, navigated with a he… 

Anoushka Rava: Melting pot

Anoushka Rava: Melting pot

Good people do bad things and bad people do good things. 

Shakespeare for Breakfast

Shakespeare for Breakfast

"Not one for the puritans" is a phrase often used to describe avant-garde Shakespeare productions. 

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