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Edinburgh festival 2026: 10 terrific shows we’ve already reviewed

From returning comedy award winner Sam Nicoresti to Flo & Joan’s cheeky One Man Musical, these are surefire standouts at the fringe

The Guardian - UK · Jul 7

The Standard podcast: In need of a laugh? The best comedy shows to see in 2026

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Evening Standard · Jan 5

Schedule some laughs: The best comedy shows to see in 2026

The unmissable comedy tours you really should book now or risk missing out on big laughs this coming year

Evening Standard · Dec 31, 2025

Sam Nicoresti’s Baby Doomer wins best comedy show at Edinburgh fringe 2025

Playful set about Nicoresti’s life as a trans woman wins main award, with Ayoade Bamgboye named best newcomer

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2025

Edinburgh Fringe Round Up – Week Three

From Kate Norris to John Tothill’s standout set, here’s who caught the eye of our comedy writer

Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2025

Nominees for Edinburgh Comedy Awards announced

Shortlisted shows explore topics including gender identity, grief, sexuality, health and relationships.

Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2025

Jokers in the pack: eclectic shortlist revealed for Edinburgh comedy awards 2025

Seven of the eight nominees for best show have not previously been nominated in the same category at the ‘Oscars of live comedy’

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2025

Sam Nicoresti: Baby Doomer review – an ebullient hour with a sky-high joke count

Delivered with self-deprecating joyfulness, this is a big-hitting set exploring life as a trans woman

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2025

Best of the fest: 10 of the best shows to catch at this year’s Edinburgh fringe

An undead club manager, sperm donor shenanigans and the pitfalls of trying to work with AI – just a few of the themes of this year’s hottest tickets

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2025

The Edinburgh fringe is too long, too expensive and too gruelling. It must change or die

I’ve spent my whole professional life loving and writing about the fringe. But rocketing rents, a lack of diversity and its overwhelming scale are pushing this world-class cultural crucible to crisis point. No wonder artists are asking themselves: is it worth the candle?

The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2022