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Stand-Up vs The World Cup
Saturday 11th July 2026
With the World Cup in full swing it can be tricky for stand-ups who are trying to knock their Edinburgh shows into shape. We asked some football-friendly comics how things have been going.
First Gig, Worst Gig: Susie McCabe
Friday 10th July 2026
Silent speakers, King's Theatre catharsis and a Godley inspiration: Susie McCabe looks back.
Ayoade Bamgboye / Serena Thiel / Ilana Glazer / Meka Mo - Bobby Carroll's Live Comedy Diary
Wednesday 8th July 2026
Bobby gets lost in the supermarket with SNL UK's Ayoade Bamgboye, takes a one-way flight to open mic land and catches Broad City's Ilana Glazer on tour. Summer fun, something's begun...
Random 8: Marc Wootton
Tuesday 7th July 2026
Optimus Prime, Melania and an ex-Prime Minister: Marc Wootton takes the great eight.
First Gig, Worst Gig: Adam Flood
Friday 3rd July 2026
He's doing rave-backed routines, but why was variety not always the spice of life for Adam Flood?
Random 8: Jenny Gorelick
Tuesday 30th June 2026
She's heading to the Edinburgh Fringe, but where did Jenny Gorelick once accompany a Lloyd Webber?
First Gig, Worst Gig: Jess Robinson
Friday 26th June 2026
Who did Jess Robinson take off first? And is there a celeb she never quite nailed? All will be revealed.
Random 8: Couplet
Tuesday 23rd June 2026
Rita Moreno, Henry Winkler and a Frank Gehry waffle stack: Couplet complete the eight-question test.
Alternative comedy special 2! Jordan Brookes, Sam Jay, Bebe Cave - Mark Muldoon's Comedy Diary
Tuesday 16th June 2026
A second alternative comedy special in a row from our London columnist. Critically acclaimed sketch duo The Major and his Daughter, actor/comedian Bebe Cave, Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Sam Jay and Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Jordan Brookes.
First Gig, Worst Gig: Hal Cruttenden
Friday 12th June 2026
Back at the Leicester Square Theatre, Hal Cruttenden recalls Apollo fears, Christmas threats and stage-managed hydration.











