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Alexander Bennett: They Call Me Daddy Punchlines

Alexander Bennett / PBH's Free Fringe The rising cult comic presents a show for those without hope, looking for some. He's often dark, silly, filthy and thoughtful. Do come if you like the sound of those adjectives. Expect oversharing. ★★★★ (Stage). ★★★★★ (One4Review.co.uk). 'A producer and performer of some…

Becky Fury's One Hour to Save the World (in 55 Minutes)

Becky Fury / PBH's Free Fringe And other noble-minded nonsense… 'An hour to save the world. 59 minutes to define the problem and one minute to solve it', is a quote wrongly attributed to Einstein. It allegedly takes one hour to save the world, unfortunately we only have 55 minutes. Becky Fury (pronoun: the), your…

Evil Queen Rules!

Janis Haves / PBH's Free Fringe The evil queen usually gets bad press, but not in this show. An irreverent, pulls-no-punches celebration of being all grown up in a princess world. Great songs and packed full of punchlines, a mixture of stand-up comedy and songs so catchy you’ll be singing them for days. Come and find…

Guid Crack Storytelling Session

Regular storytelling club involving song and music aplenty.

Martin Angolo – Q: Is It Comedy? A: Well It's Martin Angolo!

Martin Angolo / PBH's Free Fringe Ireland's best joke-teller returns to the Fringe with his new show full of one-liners and silly observations. This show is all about spreading joy in dark times through jokes. Escape the real world and laugh. Expect variations on the format and silliness from one of the most in-demand…

Paul Savage: Shame Spiral

Paul Savage / PBH's Free Fringe Paul Savage is no stranger to shame. And that's before you add in being a straight white man. Sigh #himtoo. A show about identity, memory and fry-ups. 'Wonderful way with words' (BBC Radio WM). 'Razor-sharp wit' ★★★★ (Advertiser, Adelaide). Top 10 jokes of the fringe 2017 (Guardian…

Rhyme Marmalade

Melanie Branton / PBH's Free Fringe Where do gnus do their shopping? What are you supposed to do with broccoli? Where can you go in a time machine? Performance poetry, stories and songs for children (and adults, if they promise to behave). Very silly with lots of joining-in bits. Melanie Branton is a multi slam-winning…

Sarah Southern: Tentatively Tory

Sarah Southern / PBH's Free Fringe Sarah Southern worked for the Conservative Party for many years and helped get them elected in 2010. But nine years on, is she still true blue? This is a tale of elections, campaigning, Prime Ministers, Linda at the Job Centre, negative equity, referendums and why David Cameron keeps…

Steffan Alun and Support: You Can't Escape Free Stand-Up

Steffan Alun / PBH's Free Fringe The Welsh optimist returns to the festival – and this year, he's been trying to escape. The result? 45 minutes of excellent stand-up comedy. His fourth solo show will quickly recap the previous three, so there's no better time to jump on board. The show also includes a support act…

A Time Slot with Ger Staunton

Ger Staunton / PBH's Free Fringe Described last year as the best-kept secret of the Fringe, one of Ireland's best comedy writers returns with another brand-new show. Staunton's conversational style of comedy makes an hour in his company a joyous getaway from the hustle of the packed Edinburgh streets. Grab a drink, sit…