Coming Up from Country Mile
Jonno: When Funny Comes To Town
What is there to say about ‘When Funny Comes To Town’ that hasn’t already been said? Well, for one thing, it’s a show Jonno is doing. And for another, it’s soon.
Rachel Kaly: Between Us (WIP)
Rachel Kaly (Late Night with Seth Meyers, HBO, Comedy Central) does a new crowd work show that is unlike the other crowd work shows. Seriously…
Jonathan Oldfield & Britney: Work In Progress
It's WIP season! Jonathan Oldfield & Britney are working up brand new shows, 2 WIPs for the price of 1!
Rory Marshall: Pathetic Little Characters - Brighton
Straight from a critically-acclaimed, sell-out Edinburgh Fringe run, this is the debut show from South East Dartmoor's fifth-most promising character comedian. ★★★★★ Metro, ★★★★ Times, Scotsman, Chortle, List.
Elbow Room 1
The Bill Murray’s newfangled home for the unusual: an eclectic, exciting and rapid blend of character, sketch, music and freaks, all experimenting and trying out fresh new material with a generally really nice vibe.
Rory Marshall - Work in Progress
Please join Rory as he takes us on another magical journey through a world of weird, wonderful and work-in-progress characters, and then crudely and unprofessionally asks you what you think of them and him.
Rory Marshall: Pathetic Little Characters - Manchester
Straight from a critically-acclaimed, sell-out Edinburgh Fringe run, this is the debut show from South East Dartmoor's fifth-most promising character comedian. ★★★★★ Metro, ★★★★ Times, Scotsman, Chortle, List.
Britney are Barely Legal - Work in Progress
Tickets
Double act Britney (Charly Clive and Ellen Robertson) are going to be onstage for one hour doing a very mysterious little sketch comedy show. If you want to know what it’s about, you’ll have to ask their publicist, who is unfortunately both fictional and extremely private.
John Tothill: This Must Be Heaven - Soho Theatre
In 2024, John Tothill's appendix burst onstage, just days after Trump was almost assassinated. Both men claimed that these near-death experiences changed them. Both were lying. Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Show nominee 2025.
John Tothill: Work-in-Progress
2025 Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee John Tothill is back to work up a brand new show. Expect an hour that is the only thing better than good — useful to him.
John Tothill: This Must Be Heaven - Edinburgh
John Tothill's critically-acclaimed, Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated show comes to Monkey Barrel for one night only. In 2024, John Tothill nearly died. In 2025, he went on an underwhelming cruise. Both events were equally life changing. ★★★★★ Telegraph, Standard. ★★★★ Guardian, Times, Scotsman.
John Tothill: This Must Be Heaven - Brighton
John Tothill's critically-acclaimed, Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated show comes to Brighton for one night only. In 2024, John Tothill nearly died. In 2025, he went on an underwhelming cruise. Both events were equally life changing. ★★★★★ Telegraph, Standard. ★★★★ Guardian, Times, Scotsman.
John Tothill: This Must Be Heaven - Bristol
John Tothill's critically-acclaimed, Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated show comes to Bristol for one night only. In 2024, John Tothill nearly died. In 2025, he went on an underwhelming cruise. Both events were equally life changing. ★★★★★ Telegraph, Standard. ★★★★ Guardian, Times, Scotsman.
Britney are Barely Legal - Work in Progress
Tickets
Double act Britney (Charly Clive and Ellen Robertson) are going to be onstage for one hour doing a very mysterious little sketch comedy show. If you want to know what it’s about, you’ll have to ask their publicist, who is unfortunately both fictional and extremely private.
John Tothill: This Must Be Heaven - Manchester
John Tothill's critically-acclaimed, Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated show comes to Manchester for one night only. In 2024, John Tothill nearly died. In 2025, he went on an underwhelming cruise. Both events were equally life changing. ★★★★★ Telegraph, Standard. ★★★★ Guardian, Times, Scotsman.
Jonathan Oldfield - Work in Progress
Jonathan Oldfield is making his first ever comedy hour, come and help him! Expect characters, jokes, songs, tricks and treats. BBC New Comedy Award and Musical Comedy Award Finalist.
John Tothill: This Must Be Heaven - Birmingham
John Tothill's critically-acclaimed, Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated show comes to Birmingham for one night only. In 2024, John Tothill nearly died. In 2025, he went on an underwhelming cruise. Both events were equally life changing. ★★★★★ Telegraph, Standard. ★★★★ Guardian, Times, Scotsman.
John Tothill: This Must Be Heaven - Oxford
John Tothill's critically-acclaimed, Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated show comes to Oxford for one night only. In 2024, John Tothill nearly died. In 2025, he went on an underwhelming cruise. Both events were equally life changing. ★★★★★ Telegraph, Standard. ★★★★ Guardian, Times, Scotsman.
John Tothill: This Must Be Heaven - Cambridge
John Tothill's critically-acclaimed, Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated show comes to Cambridge for one night only. In 2024, John Tothill nearly died. In 2025, he went on an underwhelming cruise. Both events were equally life changing. ★★★★★ Telegraph, Standard. ★★★★ Guardian, Times, Scotsman.
John Tothill: This Must Be Heaven - Glasgow
John Tothill's critically-acclaimed, Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated show comes to Glasgow for one night only. In 2024, John Tothill nearly died. In 2025, he went on an underwhelming cruise. Both events were equally life changing. ★★★★★ Telegraph, Standard. ★★★★ Guardian, Times, Scotsman.
Rory Marshall - Work in Progress
Please join Rory as he takes us on another magical journey through a world of weird, wonderful and work-in-progress characters, and then crudely and unprofessionally asks you what you think of them and him.
Lorna Rose Treen (WIP) - Machynlleth Comedy Festival
Award-winning character comedian Lorna Rose Treen is trying out a bunch of bits that some people have called ‘too new’. It’s going to be rough, it’s going to be messy, it’s going to be Lorna.
Lorna Rose Treen: Now That’s What I Call Characters - Glasgow
Dave’s Funniest Joke of the Fringe winner Lorna Rose Treen is heading out on tour for the first ever time, with a surreal, silly and joyful hour of nonsense character comedy. ★★★★★ Observer, Telegraph, Standard, Independent.
Lorna Rose Treen: Now That’s What I Call Characters - Edinburgh
Dave’s Funniest Joke of the Fringe winner Lorna Rose Treen is heading out on tour for the first ever time, with a surreal, silly and joyful hour of nonsense character comedy. ★★★★★ Observer, Telegraph, Standard, Independent.
Lorna Rose Treen: Now That’s What I Call Characters - Newcastle
Dave’s Funniest Joke of the Fringe winner Lorna Rose Treen is heading out on tour for the first ever time, with a surreal, silly and joyful hour of nonsense character comedy. ★★★★★ Observer, Telegraph, Standard, Independent.
Lorna Rose Treen: Now That’s What I Call Characters - Leeds
Dave’s Funniest Joke of the Fringe winner Lorna Rose Treen is heading out on tour for the first ever time, with a surreal, silly and joyful hour of nonsense character comedy. ★★★★★ Observer, Telegraph, Standard, Independent.
Lorna Rose Treen: Now That’s What I Call Characters - Manchester
Dave’s Funniest Joke of the Fringe winner Lorna Rose Treen is heading out on tour for the first ever time, with a surreal, silly and joyful hour of nonsense character comedy. ★★★★★ Observer, Telegraph, Standard, Independent.
Lorna Rose Treen: Now That’s What I Call Characters - Birmingham
Dave’s Funniest Joke of the Fringe winner Lorna Rose Treen is heading out on tour for the first ever time, with a surreal, silly and joyful hour of nonsense character comedy. ★★★★★ Observer, Telegraph, Standard, Independent.
Lorna Rose Treen: Now That’s What I Call Characters - Bristol
Dave’s Funniest Joke of the Fringe winner Lorna Rose Treen is heading out on tour for the first ever time, with a surreal, silly and joyful hour of nonsense character comedy. ★★★★★ Observer, Telegraph, Standard, Independent.
Lorna Rose Treen: Now That’s What I Call Characters - Exeter
Dave’s Funniest Joke of the Fringe winner Lorna Rose Treen is heading out on tour for the first ever time, with a surreal, silly and joyful hour of nonsense character comedy. ★★★★★ Observer, Telegraph, Standard, Independent.
Lorna Rose Treen: Now That’s What I Call Characters - Cardiff
Dave’s Funniest Joke of the Fringe winner Lorna Rose Treen is heading out on tour for the first ever time, with a surreal, silly and joyful hour of nonsense character comedy. ★★★★★ Observer, Telegraph, Standard, Independent.
Lorna Rose Treen: Now That’s What I Call Characters - Norwich
Dave’s Funniest Joke of the Fringe winner Lorna Rose Treen is heading out on tour for the first ever time, with a surreal, silly and joyful hour of nonsense character comedy. ★★★★★ Observer, Telegraph, Standard, Independent.
Lorna Rose Treen: Now That’s What I Call Characters - Canterbury
Dave’s Funniest Joke of the Fringe winner Lorna Rose Treen is heading out on tour for the first ever time, with a surreal, silly and joyful hour of nonsense character comedy. ★★★★★ Observer, Telegraph, Standard, Independent.
Lorna Rose Treen: Now That’s What I Call Characters - Brighton
Dave’s Funniest Joke of the Fringe winner Lorna Rose Treen is heading out on tour for the first ever time, with a surreal, silly and joyful hour of nonsense character comedy. ★★★★★ Observer, Telegraph, Standard, Independent.
Lorna Rose Treen: Now That’s What I Call Characters - Margate
Dave’s Funniest Joke of the Fringe winner Lorna Rose Treen is heading out on tour for the first ever time, with a surreal, silly and joyful hour of nonsense character comedy. ★★★★★ Observer, Telegraph, Standard, Independent.
Lorna Rose Treen: Now That’s What I Call Characters - London
Dave’s Funniest Joke of the Fringe winner Lorna Rose Treen is heading out on tour for the first ever time, with a surreal, silly and joyful hour of nonsense character comedy. ★★★★★ Observer, Telegraph, Standard, Independent.
A Very Sheeps Christmas - Live in Concert!
‘Arguably the best sketch group of their generation’ (Guardian), Sheeps are now inarguably the best Christmas-themed rock/pop band of their generation too. And yes, it’s Christmas, so it’s Christmas songs! Don’t come and then be confused that it’s songs! With very special guests Emma Sidi, Phil Ellis, Ania Magliano, Ben Ashenden, John Tothill, Amy Annette, Johnny White Really-Really and Jenny Bede.
Britney, Lara, Jodie & Jonathan Share An Hour
Britney, Lara Ricote, Jodie Mitchell and Jonathan Oldfield are all working up brand new shows and they're here to try out some bits that some people have called 'too new'. It's going to be rough, it's going to be messy, it's going to be a bit of a laugh.
Jazz Emu: The Pleasure Is All Yours
Musical meteor Jazz Emu was born to please you. “Total Audience Satisfaction” is his middle name. You will not leave wanting more. Telegraph’s 2024 and 2023 'Top Shows To See At The Fringe'. As seen on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown.
Jonathan Oldfield (WIP)
Jonathan Oldfield is making his first ever comedy hour, come and help him! Expect characters, jokes, songs, tricks and treats. BBC New Comedy Award and Musical Comedy Award Finalist.
Rory Marshall: Pathetic Little Characters
Straight from a critically-acclaimed, sell-out Edinburgh Fringe run, this is the debut show from South East Dartmoor's fifth-most promising character comedian. ★★★★★ Metro, ★★★★ Times, Scotsman, Chortle, List.
John Tothill: This Must Be Heaven - Soho Theatre
In 2024, John Tothill's appendix burst onstage, just days after Trump was almost assassinated. Both men claimed that these near-death experiences changed them. Both were lying. Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Show nominee 2025.
Lorna Rose Treen: 24 Hour Diner People
Award-winning character comedian Lorna has made a diner. She’s inviting you in for an hour of characters, nonsense, and a working grill. (Now with no working grill!) ★★★★★ Telegraph's Top 5 Comedy Shows 2023.
Rachel Kaly: Hospital Hour
Rachel Kaly got her first period the same day Saddam Hussein was hanged. She has also been to hospital over 300 times for various psychological treatments. Are these two facts related? Probably. Rachel’s brings Chortle’s #2 Top Comedy Show of 2024 to London for the first time, to perfectly explain why she is so mentally ill. ‘The greatest stand-up show I saw all year’ ★★★★★ (Chortle).
John Tothill: This Must Be Heaven (Final Final Extra Show!)
FINAL FINAL EXTRA SHOW
In 2024, John Tothill's appendix burst onstage, just days after Trump was almost assassinated. Both men claimed that these near-death experiences changed them. Both were lying. Telegraph and Chortle's Top Comedy Shows of 2024. Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Show nominee 2025.
John Tothill: This Must Be Heaven (Final Extra Show!) - SOLD OUT
FINAL EXTRA SHOW
In 2024, John Tothill's appendix burst onstage, just days after Trump was almost assassinated. Both men claimed that these near-death experiences changed them. Both were lying. Telegraph and Chortle's Top Comedy Shows of 2024. Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Show nominee 2025.
Lorna Rose Treen: 24 Hour Diner People (Final Extra Extra Extra Shows!) - SOLD OUT
FINAL EXTRA EXTRA EXTRA SHOWS
Award-winning character comedian Lorna has made a diner. She’s inviting you in for an hour of characters, nonsense, and a working grill. (Now with no working grill!) ★★★★★ Telegraph's Top 5 Comedy Shows 2023.
Rory Marshall: Pathetic Little Characters (Extra Show!)
EXTRA SHOW
Rory Marshall has dug deep into his extremely sad and pathetic soul to create an hour of extremely sad and pathetic characters. He adamantly claims that they’re nothing like him at all, but you can be the judge of that. As seen on Starstruck, Ellie & Natasia, Channel 4, and heard on Radio 4. “Rory Marshall is my absolute favourite” - Lolly Adefope.
John Tothill: This Must Be Heaven (Extra Shows!) - SOLD OUT
EXTRA SHOWS
In 2024, John Tothill's appendix burst onstage, just days after Trump was almost assassinated. Both men claimed that these near-death experiences changed them. Both were lying. Telegraph and Chortle's Top Comedy Shows of 2024. Best-Reviewed Fringe Shows 2024 and 2023 (Comedy.co.uk).
Lorna Rose Treen: 24 Hour Diner People (Extra Extra Shows!) - SOLD OUT
EXTRA EXTRA SHOWS SOLD OUT
Award-winning character comedian Lorna has made a diner. She’s inviting you in for an hour of characters, nonsense, and a working grill. (Now with no working grill!) ★★★★★ Telegraph's Top 5 Comedy Shows 2023.
Kiell Smith-Bynoe V Ed MacArthur: String V SPITTA (Extra Show!)
EXTRA SHOW!
A children’s party, but for ADULTS. Now sit still and LISTEN: The smash-hit sell-out musical comedy show returns to Fringe for three nights only! Starring Kiell Smith-Bynoe (Ghosts, Taskmaster) and Ed MacArthur (Things You Should Have Done, Bad Education).
Kiell Smith-Bynoe V Ed MacArthur: String V SPITTA
A children’s party, but for ADULTS. Now sit still and LISTEN: The smash-hit sell-out musical comedy show returns to Fringe for three nights only! Starring Kiell Smith-Bynoe (Ghosts, Taskmaster) and Ed MacArthur (Things You Should Have Done, Bad Education).
Jonno: I Know I Can Become Good At This
Well well well well well well well well well well well well well well well well well well well. If it isn’t. Praise for Sheeps: “Funny” (Guardian), “Funny” (Times), “Funny” (Elsewhere).
Jonno: I Know I Can Become Good At This
Well well well well well well well well well well well well well well well well well well well. If it isn’t. Praise for Sheeps: “Funny” (Guardian), “Funny” (Times), “Funny” (Elsewhere).
Rachel Kaly: Hospital Hour
Rachel Kaly got her first period the same day Saddam Hussein was hanged. She has also been to hospital over 300 times for various psychological treatments. Are these two facts related? Probably. Rachel’s critically-acclaimed debut Fringe show returns to perfectly explain why she is so mentally ill. ‘The greatest stand-up show I saw all year’ ★★★★★ (Chortle’s #2 Show of 2024).
Lorna Rose Treen: 24 Hour Diner People (Extra Show)
*Extra show!*
Award-winning character comedian Lorna has made a diner. She’s inviting you in for an hour of characters, nonsense, and a working grill. (Now with no working grill!) ★★★★★ Telegraph's Top 5 Comedy Shows 2023.
Sheeps: A Very Sheeps Christmas - Live in Concert! In The Summer!
‘Arguably the best sketch group of their generation’ (Guardian), Sheeps are now inarguably the best Christmas-themed rock/pop band of their generation too. With very special guests Rose Matafeo, David O’Doherty, Paul Williams & Jazz Emu. Merry August!
Jena Friedman: Motherf*cker
The critically-acclaimed, Oscar-nominated firebrand Jena Friedman returns with a personal exploration of grief, motherhood, and the current political moment. It’s also a great excuse to exercise free speech while she still can. As seen on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Conan. ‘Provocative and very funny’ (Guardian). ★★★★ Telegraph.
Alan Resnick: One Funny Hour
Many people around the world think Alan Resnick is too stupid and undisciplined to perform one entire hour of uninterrupted stand-up comedy, but at this year's Fringe he's planning on proving everyone wrong. The critically acclaimed debut from America's cult-favourite comedian. Support for Weird Al and Sarah Squirm. As seen on Disney+, FX and Comedy Central.
Jazz Emu: The Pleasure Is All Yours
Musical meteor Jazz Emu was born to please you. “Total Audience Satisfaction” is his middle name. You will not leave wanting more. Telegraph’s 2024 and 2023 'Top Shows To See At The Fringe'. As seen on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown.
John Tothill: This Must Be Heaven - SOLD OUT
WHOLE RUN SOLD OUT
In 2024, John Tothill's appendix burst onstage, just days after Trump was almost assassinated. Both men claimed that these near-death experiences changed them. Both were lying. Telegraph and Chortle's Top Comedy Shows of 2024. Best-Reviewed Fringe Shows 2024 and 2023 (Comedy.co.uk).
Lorna Rose Treen: 24 Hour Diner People - SOLD OUT
WHOLE RUN SOLD OUT
Award-winning character comedian Lorna has made a diner. She’s inviting you in for an hour of characters, nonsense, and a working grill. (Now with no working grill!) ★★★★★ Telegraph's Top 5 Comedy Shows 2023.
KC Shornima: Detachment Style
KC Shornima grew up in the Nepalese Civil War, which ended the year she left the country. But she’s not taking it personally. Emmy-nominated KC’s debut Fringe hour is about love, therapy, and the importance of looking inward to finally understand it's actually everyone around you who is stupid and wrong. Writer for Saturday Night Live. Support for Nate Bargatze and Shane Gillis.
Rory Marshall: Pathetic Little Characters - SOLD OUT
WHOLE RUN SOLD OUT
Rory Marshall has dug deep into his extremely sad and pathetic soul to create an hour of extremely sad and pathetic characters. He adamantly claims that they’re nothing like him at all, but you can be the judge of that. As seen on Starstruck, Ellie & Natasia, Channel 4, and heard on Radio 4. “Rory Marshall is my absolute favourite” - Lolly Adefope.
Ania Magliano: Work in Progress
Ania Magliano (Live At The Apollo, Edinburgh Fringe Comedy Awards Best Show nominee 2023) has some new thoughts/jokes/confessions/gossip to share with you before you’ve even had your lunch.
Jazz Emu & Adrian Gray: Work In Progress
A double-bill work-in-progress show from Jazz Emu and Adrian Gray!