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Laughing Matters

Laughing Matters

Part stand-up show, part soul-searching monologue, Laughing Matters is a bittersweet exploration of grief, love, and creativity. 

The Lesbians of Forest Gate

The Lesbians of Forest Gate

“These are the women that have paved the way for me. 

Boy Crazy

Boy Crazy

Boy Crazy is a bold, fast-paced, and deeply funny exploration of love, self-worth, and the relentless pursuit of romance. 

Don’t Call Me Blondie

Don’t Call Me Blondie

“. 

Operation Blank

Operation Blank

Someone has dropped an atom bomb on Copenhagen. 

Merely Players: Time to Go!

Merely Players: Time to Go!

Rifts have been opening throughout the multiverse threatening to rip reality apart! There is only one group of adventurers who have any hope of saving it. 

Wonderscape

Wonderscape

When imagination runs wild, where does it lead? Finley, a brilliant but reckless inventor, creates something that stirs wonder, chaos, and ambition. 

Holly Hudson: Shipfaced

Holly Hudson: Shipfaced

Shipfaced is a savage, hilarious ride through midlife reinvention—fire, divorce, single parenthood, and a houseboat called home. 

Seven Minutes and a Dolphin

Seven Minutes and a Dolphin

Have you ever had the best idea ever but nobody else was on board? Ever had that friend that is just SO EXTRA all of the time, but that’s why you love them? Ever felt that embarr… 

LADYLIKES: Heavily Meditated (WIP)

LADYLIKES: Heavily Meditated (WIP)

It’s been five years since LADYLIKES took the world (okay, pockets of Brighton, London and Edinburgh) by storm with their debut Top Secret House Party! Now, after a pandemic, pol… 

One Hundred And Thirty Thousand Squirrels In London (And I Want Them All To Love Me)

One Hundred And Thirty Thousand Squirrels In London (And I Want Them All To Love Me)

One classically trained clown, a keyboard and an endlessly unfurling spool of string. 

Two Weird Guys Who Are Gay (Work In Progress)

Two Weird Guys Who Are Gay (Work In Progress)

Two of London’s weirdest and most exciting queer voices on the comedy circuit - Dick Denham and James Murphy - bring their split bill stand-up comedy show to the Camden Fringe for … 

Shirley Knot the Siren

Shirley Knot the Siren

Ever wondered what happens to a siren when she ages? Join Shirley for an evening of comedy cabaret, dancing and all things fishy as she celebrates the joy of standing out from the … 

Pavement Shark

Pavement Shark

‘Jaws’ meets ‘The Mighty Boosh’ meets ‘The Cornetto Trilogy’ in this absurd new comedy. 

Pavement Shark

Pavement Shark

Jaws meets The Mighty Boosh meets The Cornetto Trilogy in this absurd new comedy. 

Window Seat

Window Seat

Mother and daughter playfully catch up while waiting on a plane. 

Carpet

Carpet

“My flat is flooded, my flatmates are wild, I choose to live on TikTok. 

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. 

Murder on the Dancefloor

Murder on the Dancefloor

Fasten your FLAPS and push up your baps, you’re going to the disco! ‘Murder on the Dancefloor’ is the explosively funny, naughty and dazzling story of two detectives who for… 

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. 

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… 

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. 

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 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 - 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. 

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. 

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, … 

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

WOMAN. 

Woman. Life. Freedom

Woman. Life. Freedom

As Women, when are choices not really choices? 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. 

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… 

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… 

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. 

VALHALLA CALLING

VALHALLA CALLING

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

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. 

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. 

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

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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 … 

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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