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Yuriko Kotani: Work in Progress

Yuriko Kotani: Work in Progress

Winner of the BBC New Comedy Award, UK-based Japanese comedian Yuriko Kotani is going to tell stories of her experiences and thoughts as a work in progress in her “second languag… 

John Tothill: The Last Living Libertine

John Tothill: The Last Living Libertine

Join John Tothill, the Last Living Libertine [citation needed], for an evening of exaggeration, emancipation and dense theoretical speculation in a show that straddles cabaret and … 

Viking 9-to-5

Viking 9-to-5

This epic Viking Saga tells the tale of a 23 year old who doesn’t have a clue what is going on with his life. 

mess

mess

Kirsty has a secret, and this is a confession. 

Skeletons: Work-In-Progress

Skeletons: Work-In-Progress

Kirsty has a secret, and this is a confession. 

The Make Marriage Worx Group (WiP)

The Make Marriage Worx Group (WiP)

Andrea Burke-Bottom is a former alpha-wife and wannabe trad-wife. 

Thom Bee: Psychocinematic

Thom Bee: Psychocinematic

Psychocinematic is a thinly veiled attempt for Thom to come to terms with his own volatile mental health and BPD. 

Balthazar Dark: Wrestling With Saddos

Balthazar Dark: Wrestling With Saddos

Balthazar Dark is the greatest wrestler you’ve never heard of. 

Dead Inside

Dead Inside

Part stand-up, part autobiographical theatre, Dead Inside takes you on a rollercoaster ride through the hilarious topics of cancer, suicide and whether it’s possible to overdose on… 

The Final Approach

The Final Approach

Obsessed with detective stories and film noir, Sam Marlowe can’t help but start digging when his long-term crush drops a case into his lap. 

Cerys Bradley: Not Overthinking Things 2019 (Work in Progress)

Cerys Bradley: Not Overthinking Things 2019 (Work in Progress)

Cerys is not mean enough to be funny, apparently. 

Chasing Lisa

Chasing Lisa

Lisa the Librarian works at a library. 

outside, in the laneway, under the stars

outside, in the laneway, under the stars

Navigating one’s queerness is a lifelong odyssey! Three-time Prague Fringe Award nominee John Arthur Sweet makes his second appearance in Brighton with an autobiographical two-pa… 

Boat Party

Boat Party

An hour of stand up and storytelling from “smart character comic” (The Scotsman), Funny Women Awards Finalist, and star of BBC’s ‘Socially Awkward Situations,’ Kirsty Mann “… 

People Do Stupid Things

People Do Stupid Things

A work-in-progress story from “smart character comic” (The Scotsman), Funny Women Awards Finalist, and star of BBC’s ‘Socially Awkward Situations. 

People Do Stupid Things

People Do Stupid Things

A work-in-progress story from “smart character comic” (The Scotsman), Funny Women Awards Finalist, and star of BBC’s ‘Socially Awkward Situations. 

Esyllt Sears: Absolutely Not (Work in Progress)

Esyllt Sears: Absolutely Not (Work in Progress)

It is possible to spend *too much* time in the bath and end up managing the media relations around your own eventual death, actually? Esyllt has provided tour support to Elis Jame… 

Esyllt Sears: Absolutely Not (Work in Progress)

Esyllt Sears: Absolutely Not (Work in Progress)

It is possible to spend *too much* time in the bath and end up managing the media relations around your own eventual death, actually? Esyllt has provided tour support to Elis Jame… 

Ishi Khan: I'm Migrant

Ishi Khan: I'm Migrant

A fun comedy show about migration, identity, and belonging from multi-award-nominated comedian, Ishi Khan. 

Ishi Khan: I'm Migrant

Ishi Khan: I'm Migrant

A fun comedy show about migration, identity, and belonging from multi-award-nominated comedian, Ishi Khan. 

Aidan Goatley: Tenacious

Aidan Goatley: Tenacious

Ever felt like giving up? Ever wondered how some people keep going, no matter what? Feel-good comedian Aidan Goatley returns to potentially answer these questions with his new show… 

Aidan Goatley: Tenacious

Aidan Goatley: Tenacious

Ever felt like giving up? Ever wondered how some people keep going, no matter what? Feel-good comedian Aidan Goatley returns to potentially answer these questions with his new show… 

Mel Byron: Standing at the Back

Mel Byron: Standing at the Back

Self-doubt? Imposter Syndrome? Low self-esteem? Suffering from any of these? You’re in good company. 

Mel Byron: Standing at the Back

Mel Byron: Standing at the Back

Self-doubt? Imposter Syndrome? Low self-esteem? Suffering from any of these? You’re in good company. 

50 Ways To Leave Your Employer

50 Ways To Leave Your Employer

2021 was the year of the Great Resignation, or as we call it the Great Escape. 

Minus 9

Minus 9

From the outside all seems to be silent, from the inside the first blast of the universe is making a big band. 

Minus 9

Minus 9

From the outside all seems to be silent, from the inside the first blast of the universe is making a big band. 

50 Ways To Leave Your Employer

50 Ways To Leave Your Employer

2021 was the year of the Great Resignation, or as we call it the Great Escape. 

Yuriko Kotani: Overwork in Progress

Yuriko Kotani: Overwork in Progress

Winner of the BBC New Comedy Award and Time Out’s One to Watch, UK-based Japanese comedian Yuriko Kotani is going to tell stories of her experiences and thoughts as a work in pro… 

Yuriko Kotani: Overwork in Progress

Yuriko Kotani: Overwork in Progress

Winner of the BBC New Comedy Award and Time Out’s One to Watch, UK-based Japanese comedian Yuriko Kotani is going to tell stories of her experiences and thoughts as a work in pro… 

Sweet Relief

Sweet Relief

‘Sweet Relief’ follows a young boy, Dill, showcasing his sketch comedy ideas to his drama class; ideas he had kept to himself ‘till now. 

Sweet Relief

Sweet Relief

‘Sweet Relief’ follows a young boy, Dill, showcasing his sketch comedy ideas to his drama class; ideas he had kept to himself ‘till now. 

Godden & Barnes present #LiveShow1.5

Godden & Barnes present #LiveShow1.5

Is it original, or has it been done before? Who knows! The live show by Godden & Barnes. 

Godden & Barnes present #LiveShow1.5

Godden & Barnes present #LiveShow1.5

Is it original, or has it been done before? Who knows! The live show by Godden & Barnes. 

Quilt and Croissant

Quilt and Croissant

With his partner Terry, Brian is the owner of gay-friendly seaside bed and breakfast, Quilt & Croissant, famed for its heated croissant baskets and homemade gooseberry chutney. 

Ishi Khan: Love, Desires Strawberries

Ishi Khan: Love, Desires Strawberries

A late-starter comes out about her first kiss, desires, and strawberries. 

Ishi Khan: Love, Desires Strawberries

Ishi Khan: Love, Desires Strawberries

A late-starter comes out about her first kiss, desires, and strawberries. 

Quilt and Croissant

Quilt and Croissant

With his partner Terry, Brian is the owner of gay-friendly seaside bed and breakfast, Quilt & Croissant, famed for its heated croissant baskets and homemade gooseberry chutney. 

Sophie Duker: Venus (Work in Progress)

Sophie Duker: Venus (Work in Progress)

Sophie Duker is not a goddess. 

Overpriced Zeitgeist

Overpriced Zeitgeist

Vaguely anti-establishment poetry for the postmodern Bohemian. 

Rob Deb: Old Comedian of the Year Finalist 2018

Rob Deb: Old Comedian of the Year Finalist 2018

June 25th 2018 - weight was 22 stone. 

Old Movies Saved My Life

Old Movies Saved My Life

Sometimes the best education comes from the most unexpected places. 

50% Canadian, 100% Crazy, Let's Laugh

50% Canadian, 100% Crazy, Let's Laugh

Show about family, taking risks, and embracing change. 

50% Canadian, 100% New Beginnings, Let's Laugh Again

50% Canadian, 100% New Beginnings, Let's Laugh Again

Michelle’s second solo show and sequel to ‘50% Canadian, 100% Crazy, Let’s Laugh’. 

One More Cup of Coffee, and Then We'll Save the World

One More Cup of Coffee, and Then We'll Save the World

Majk Stokes is a singer-songwriter, poet, environmentalist, Quaker and self-confessed caffeine-addict. 

Bitch and Nerd

Bitch and Nerd

One is a bitch. 

Yuriko Kotani: Overwork in Progress

Yuriko Kotani: Overwork in Progress

Born and raised in Japan, Yuriko Kotani now lives in the UK. 

Odd Socks

Odd Socks

An hour of ‘Odd Socks’ mixed with really funny, award-winning Ingrid stuff. 

I, Tom Mayhew (Work in Progress)

I, Tom Mayhew (Work in Progress)

Tom was unemployed for three years from the age of 18. 

Confusingly Celtic

Confusingly Celtic

Who are you and where do you come from? Come and watch an hour of stand-up comedy and storytelling as Aidan McCaffery and Darius Tabai struggle to reconcile themselves with their c… 

Maria Shehata: Work in Progress

Maria Shehata: Work in Progress

The follow-up to her debut Edinburgh show ‘Wisdomless’, multi award-winning comedian Maria Shehata expands on her transatlantic move for love and life after it fell apart. 

Doctor Scott is Psycho-Active

Doctor Scott is Psycho-Active

Drug law reform activist Dr Keith Scott’s wacky trip into the world of the psychoactive drugs we use and the psychotic drug laws that try to stop us using. 

Heidi Regan: On Time (Work in Progress)

Heidi Regan: On Time (Work in Progress)

Heidi Regan, winner of BBC New Comedy Award 2017 and So You Think You’re Funny 2016, presents a work in progress of her new show. 

Fred Ferenczi's Attic of Desolate Fulfillment

Fred Ferenczi's Attic of Desolate Fulfillment

Leicester Comedy Festival Silver Comedian 2018, Fred Ferenczi, was described by Bruce Dessau as like a cross between a slow-burn Count Arthur Strong and Simon Munnery. 

The Evil Queen Rules!

The Evil Queen Rules!

The Evil Queen usually gets a bad press, but not in this show. 

10 Things I Hate About Taming of the Shrew

10 Things I Hate About Taming of the Shrew

Gillian English hates The Taming Of The Shrew. 

Anna and Sarah: Would Rather Do a Sudoku

Anna and Sarah: Would Rather Do a Sudoku

Sarah Mann (BBC New Comedian finalist 2018, So You Think You’re Funny runner-up 2017) and Anna Dominey (Bath New Act semi-finalist 2018) are the opposite of party people. 

Sonia Aste: Made in Spain 2

Sonia Aste: Made in Spain 2

Spanish comedian Sonia Aste is a woman of many talents. 

Cool Story Bro (Work in Progress)

Cool Story Bro (Work in Progress)

Have you ever witnessed a couple’s divorce? When these people are your parents, your life turns upside down, especially if you’re 8-years-old. 

Will Rowland: Cocoon

Will Rowland: Cocoon

New Comedian of the Year finalist presents a show about isolation. 

Operation Annunaki (Save Caroline Lucas from Illuminati Lizard Sacrifice)

Operation Annunaki (Save Caroline Lucas from Illuminati Lizard Sacrifice)

Save Caroline Lucas from Illuminati Lizard sacrifice! Conspiracy theorists have been raging about ancient alien lizards for decades. 

Dave Chawner: C'est La Vegan

Dave Chawner: C'est La Vegan

Tickets for Dave Chawner: C’est La Vegan apparently went like hot cakes (or should that be like Greggs' vegan sausage rolls?) and as everyone packed into the bijou upstairs r… 

The Acquaintances

The Acquaintances

Three people who don’t really know each other have come together for a one-hour show of stand-up and musical comedy. 

Jamesy (Work in Progress)

Jamesy (Work in Progress)

A work in progress show from one of the UK comedy circuits most promising up-and-coming comedians. 

Spring Day: Help! I've Fallen in Love and I Can't Get Up!

Spring Day: Help! I've Fallen in Love and I Can't Get Up!

Two little cripples sitting in a tree k-i-s-s—Wait! How did two cripples get up a tree? Come see Spring Day, voted Brooklyn’s Best Comedian, tell true tales of a spastic Sid and … 

Miss Universe

Miss Universe

‘Miss Universe’ is ludicrous, graceful and confidently beautiful character comedy from Shivani Thussu. 

Sophie Duker: Diet Woke

Sophie Duker: Diet Woke

Controversy queen Sophie Duker heads back to Brighton to crack open a fresh can of comedy sass. 

Karoshi

Karoshi

‘Karoshi’ is Japanese for death by overwork. 

BOLSHIE

BOLSHIE

An irreverent and incomplete history of the Russian Revolution in response to a hundred years of bullsh*t. 

Fiona Sagar: Working Progress

Fiona Sagar: Working Progress

Fiona Sagar (Funny Women Best Show Nominee 2016, The Groundlings Comedy Theatre, LA) returns to Brighton Fringe with her new character comedy show. 

Rob Deb: A Stand Up Guy

Rob Deb: A Stand Up Guy

Bi-cultural, demi-sexual, 42 year old Londoner WLTM varied audience with GSOH to tell jokes of a politically irreverent nature. 

Alex Martini is Mad About Food

Alex Martini is Mad About Food

Are you passionate about food, yet in love with Britain at the same time? This show is for you! The craziest Italian, Alex Martini, brings you his debut solo show ‘Mad About Food’. 

Let Them Eat Jake: Work in Progress

Let Them Eat Jake: Work in Progress

Creating your own kingdom is what life’s all about – one where you can live by your own rules, make your own choices, and be the person you truly are. 

Paul Savage: Performative Wokeness

Paul Savage: Performative Wokeness

Paul Savage spent last year trying to be better. 

Alex Petrovic, Fiona Ridgewell, Graeme Collard

Alex Petrovic, Fiona Ridgewell, Graeme Collard

Alex Petrovic (BBC New Comedy Awards, Radio 2, Radio 4 Extra), Fiona Ridgewell (Comedy Knights Finalist 2016, Golden Jester Finalist 2015), and Graeme Collard (Comedy Fun House Gon… 

Maria Shehata - Pretty Little (Work In Progress)

Maria Shehata - Pretty Little (Work In Progress)

Egyptian-American comedian Maria Shehata follows up her debut show ‘Wisdomless’ with stand up and storytelling about her life in London and what happened after she whimsically move… 

Yuriko Kotani: Overwork in Progress

Yuriko Kotani: Overwork in Progress

Winner of the BBC New Comedy Award 2015 and Time Out’s One to Watch, UK-based Japanese comedian Yuriko Kotani brings you wonderfully offbeat stories with her rug-pulling punchlines… 

Stella Graham: Uncivilized

Stella Graham: Uncivilized

What do you do when you’re no longer in control of steering the ship? How many times can you be wrong before you finally get it? Can a phone app make you less of a ticking time bom… 

Life In Progress

Life In Progress

When life fell apart, Rob moved into a caravan. 

Robyn Perkins: Happy?!

Robyn Perkins: Happy?!

Are you one of those people who makes bad decisions? This show is for you. 

It Never Rains: 2016 in Review

It Never Rains: 2016 in Review

Despite accidentally catching cancer, lunch poet Daniel Searle was one of the few people to not die in 2016. 

Physics Fan Fiction

Physics Fan Fiction

Theoretical physicist Dr Fran Day takes a break from studying particles that probably don’t exist to take to the stage in a stand-up science comedy spectacular. 

Daphna Baram: Sugarcoating

Daphna Baram: Sugarcoating

A Middle Eastern Mary Poppins gets diabetes from her spoonful of sugar, becomes British, and negotiates with her body as insulin and Brexit go down. 

Life is a Caba-Rach

Life is a Caba-Rach

Feel-good stand-up show on how to love life even when it’s rubbish. 

Made of Human Podcast: Live

Made of Human Podcast: Live

Sofie Hagen brings her successful podcast ‘Made of Human’ to Brighton to record live episodes in front of an audience. 

David McIver is a Nice Little Man

David McIver is a Nice Little Man

Wow, it’s time for the debut hour of comedy from hot ticket and nice friend David McIver! That’s right girls and boys, your special little man is all grown up and raring to do some… 

Oli Bettesworth: Le Fou Roux

Oli Bettesworth: Le Fou Roux

127 years after Van Gogh, the world is ready for another ginger genius (No, Ed Sheeran doesn’t count). 

Mixed Race White Bloke

Mixed Race White Bloke

Francis Foster is a unique man who hails from Caracas and Wigan via South London. 

Heidi vs Sharks: Work in Progress

Heidi vs Sharks: Work in Progress

Heidi Regan, winner of BBC New Comedy Award 2017 and So You Think You’re Funny? 2016, explores our increasingly confusing world via the medium of shark films. 

Richard Todd: Toddymandias, Todd of Todds

Richard Todd: Toddymandias, Todd of Todds

A living statue watches as a vandal tags her. 

Sonia Aste: Made in Spain

Sonia Aste: Made in Spain

Sonia Aste is a Spaniard living in the UK with a quirky point of view: ‘Cultural differences are like sangria – a happy mix that leaves us wanting more’. 

Shame

Shame

Ever felt ashamed? Ever wanted the ground to swallow you whole? You’re not alone. 

Dave Chawner: Mental

Dave Chawner: Mental

Award-winning comedian Dave Chawner premieres his new show about mental health (rather than mental illness). 

Will Rowland

Will Rowland

Silly, surreal stand-up comedy from spicy boy Will Rowland. 

Bear North

Bear North

A comic combo including a dancing bear - yep, probably the only show in the Fringe to have one. 

Nick Elleray: It's Been Emotional (Work in Progress)

Nick Elleray: It's Been Emotional (Work in Progress)

The ‘Mellow Thunder From Down Under’ returns to Brighton with a stand-up comedy show that’ll be thoughtful, silly, and thoughtfully silly. 

Sameena Zehra's Cult of Comedy

Sameena Zehra's Cult of Comedy

An hour of pure entertainment from musicians, clowns, and wordmongers of all flavours, local and international, showcasing the best Brighton Fringe has to offer. 

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