F Search Results for all shows On 30/05/2025 on the Laughing Horse at the Brighton Fringe - 2025 website.

Brighton Fringe Shows

Have a look through our selection of shows... we hope we have something you'll want to see in Brighton!


List Shows: By Name | By Start Time

Listings for 30 May, sorted by Start Time

12:00

The Rudest Science Show for Kids

The Rudest Science Show for Kids

Childrens

The Rudest Science Show for Kids

Childrens

a&o Hostel Bar / Meeting Room
MAY 24-31, JUN 1 at 12:15 (60 min) - Buy Tickets from £7

The man behind Science Magic is back with a brand new science show looking at the gross side of biology. Multi award winning comedian and scientist Donal Vaughan talks about all the bits nobody else wants to. From Poo and farts, to snot and vomit. Learn lots of science and get grossed out at the same time....


14:00

A Puppet Zoo Adventure

A Puppet Zoo Adventure

Childrens

A Puppet Zoo Adventure

Childrens

a&o Hostel Bar / Meeting Room
MAY 24-25, 30, JUN 1 at 14:00 (60 min) - Tickets on sale soon

Puppet Zoo Adventure is a delightful blend of laughter and learning where animals come to life! Join Steph and Layla as they explore the Zoo and meet the animals that need your help! A naughty Gremlin called Gia has put a spell on the Sun - taking away the Sunlight... Oh no! But don't worry - Layla has a plan. Can we work together to save the Zoo? "**** Topped off with puppetry, great comedy, and enough energy to jump start a truck." The Wee Review 2023...


16:00

101 Ways to Annoy Your Parents and Other Really Old People

101 Ways to Annoy Your Parents and Other Really Old People

Childrens

101 Ways to Annoy Your Parents and Other Really Old People

Childrens

The Walrus / Tusk Club
MAY 25-30, JUN 1 at 16:00 (50 min) - Buy Tickets from £8

Title says it all! *Evil laugh*. Don’t worry, I’ll also teach the parents how to annoy their kids as well. From multi award-winning kids comedian Matty Grey. Laugh your guts out of your butthole as he brings the chaos of his mind to the Brighton Fringe Festival. ‘Matty Grey is the master of children’s entertainment and he knocks it out of the park‘ ★★★★★ Advertiser, Adelaide ‘Matty Grey is loud, enthusiastic, and will (mildly) insult your children!’ ★★★★★ PlayAndGo.com.au Winner: Best Kids Show, Adelaide Fringe 2023....


18:00

2025 - The Last Chance Saloon With Vladimir McTavish (Work in Progress)

2025 - The Last Chance Saloon With Vladimir McTavish (Work in Progress)

Comedy

2025 - The Last Chance Saloon With Vladimir McTavish (Work in Progress)

Comedy

The Quadrant / The Folklore Room
MAY 30-31, JUN 1 at 18:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Want Tickets - from £5

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Following the sell-out success of his 2023 Edinburgh show “The Beginning Of The End”, McTavish, described as “one of the finest acts on the Scottish comedy circuit” by The Guardian, presents another hour-long sideways look at the problems facing the World. Acerbic yet affable satire, thoughtful yet funny comedy. Thought the World couldn’t get worse? Think again. “Takes amiable yet strident swipes against the horrors in store” The Scotsman “Inspired comedy brilliance” Australian Stage...


Brighton Belles

Brighton Belles

Comedy

Brighton Belles

Comedy

The Temple Bar / Upstairs Temple
MAY 2-5, 9-11, 16-18, 23-26, 30-31, JUN 1 at 18:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Want Tickets - from £4

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Following on from its success in 2023 and 2024, this delightful, funny show returns with a revolving line-up of the best established and up-and-coming female comedians from around Brighton and the Fringe. Profits from the show will be donated to Havens Community Hub for the Havens Food Cooperative project....


Who Wrote This?

Who Wrote This?

Theatre

Who Wrote This?

Theatre

The Walrus / Tusk Club
MAY 30, JUN 1 at 18:30 (60 min) - Free and Unticketed (Just show up)

"Who Wrote This?" is an improvised comedy show (produced by ‘The Audition Room’ company) where every performance is completely unique. Audience suggestions shape the scenes, creating spontaneous and unexpected stories on the spot. Come and experience a night of unscripted humour and creativity, where no two shows are ever the same!...


19:00

Sharon Em: I Know a Guy

Sharon Em: I Know a Guy

Comedy

Sharon Em: I Know a Guy

Comedy

a&o Hostel Bar / Meeting Room
MAY 30 at 19:00 (60 min) - Buy Tickets from £8

The show is about what happens when a medical misdiagnosis results in a kidnapping and an Irish family secret is revealed way too late. Her Mothers mysterious illness meant she was not allowed have any contact with her for 2 years. When she did ‘move in’ (her mothers’ words) it was not the smoothest transitions with the people who initially looked after her not willing to give her back. How else to solve this problem than have her kidnapped! All before the mystery illness was revealed. Spoiler: everyone is fine! Its a light-hearted, layered and crafted look at a family secret that, whe...


Phil Green Will Forgive You

Phil Green Will Forgive You

Comedy

Phil Green Will Forgive You

Comedy

The Caroline of Brunswick / Upper Lounge
MAY 30-31, JUN 1 at 19:00 (60 min) - Tickets on sale soon

Having sought forgiveness for a silly childhood game that accidentally put his sister in hospital 30yrs ago, Phil wants to forgive us all for some of our biggest regrets. But being just a comedian, can he really do that? Following back-to-back sold out Edinburgh Fringe runs, a Durham Comedy Festival Award, an Amused Moose Best Show Comedy Award nomination and selling out London's Soho Theatre, Phil brings us a highly personal new work-in-progress show. Phil has also been heard on BBC Radio 4 and has over 20m views on his TikTok videos....



Elaine Fellows: Sugar & Lies (Work In Progress)

Elaine Fellows: Sugar & Lies (Work In Progress)

Comedy

Elaine Fellows: Sugar & Lies (Work In Progress)

Comedy

The Walrus / Hideaway
MAY 4, 9, 30 at 19:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Want Tickets - from £3

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Elaine's life is held together by two things: sugar and lies. She know's neither of these are good for her but she's been a pick & mix addicted, panic liar her whole life and it's hard to just give that up! But now she wants to try to be honest with all of you. This debut show from Komedia Comedy Award finalist, Elaine Fellows, explores the lies we tell each other., and ourselves, in order to avoid the most painful reality - shame. Is it okay to lie about Blackburn Rovers if you reeeaaallllyyy fancy someone? Could a Just Eat commercial be the answer to all your problems? How many times can you...


Stories From the Office of a Sex Dungeon

Stories From the Office of a Sex Dungeon

Comedy

Stories From the Office of a Sex Dungeon

Comedy

The Quadrant / The Folklore Room
MAY 30-31, JUN 1 at 19:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Want Tickets - from £5

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A BDSM dungeon is only as good as its staff: the dommes, the subs, and of course, the manager. In order to fund her dreams when starting out in standup comedy in New York City, Katharyn Henson worked a day job as the manager of a BDSM dungeon. From her desk in the office of the dungeon, Katharyn served as the conduit between clients and her co-workers, becoming immersed within a world often judged and misunderstood and experiencing real stories involving the brilliant, funny, and flawed people that shape such an unconventional workplace....


Kevin Precious: The Reluctant Teacher

Kevin Precious: The Reluctant Teacher

Comedy

Kevin Precious: The Reluctant Teacher

Comedy

The Temple Bar / Upstairs Temple
MAY 30-31 at 19:15 (60 min) - Free and Unticketed (Just show up)

Kevin Precious used to be a teacher. He enjoyed the teaching part... it was all of the other stuff around the job that he felt was a drag. In the end, he left to seek his fortune via the means of stand-up comedy, and - in so doing - incorporated observations and anecdotes related to his teaching career into his act. Eventually, Kevin built up enough teacher-orientated ideas to create and tour a show specifically about teaching entilted 'Not Appropriate' across arts centres, theatres and festivals throughout the land. Such was the reception that in many instances, he was invited to return to t...


20:00

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

Comedy

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

Comedy

The Walrus / Tusk Club
MAY 2, 4-9, 11-16, 18-23, 25-27, 29-30, JUN 1 at 20:00 (60 min) - Buy Tickets from £7

'The Pick of the Fringe' returns to Brighton - an annual selection of the very best in stand-up comedy at the Fringe! This show is a succulent smorgasbord of fantastically funny stand-up comedy headliners, alongside the best in fresh new talent - with four different comics at each show, selected from shows all around the Fringe - every single night of the Fringe! There's something for everyone - for the biggest laughs and best comedy acts, this is the show for you! A sell-out worldwide hit show at festivals globally, including Brighton, Edinburgh, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Hollywood...


The Welsh Jesus

The Welsh Jesus

Comedy

The Welsh Jesus

Comedy

a&o Hostel Bar / Meeting Room
MAY 30-31, JUN 1 at 20:15 (45 min) - Free and Unticketed (Just show up)

Step into a world where ancient tales meet modern-day Wales in The Welsh Jesus, a one-man show that’s as witty as it is profound. Follow the “Welsh Jesus” as he navigates the challenges of being a prophet with a sense of humour and a mission to spread more than just the gospel — he’s spreading laughter, questioning traditions, and inviting audiences to take a fresh look at faith, identity, and the quirks of Welsh life. The Welsh Jesus is an unforgettable blend of comedy, storytelling, and cultural satire. It takes audiences on a journey through biblical stories reimagined with a distinctly ...


Polarized

Polarized

Comedy

Polarized

Comedy

The Caroline of Brunswick / Upper Lounge
MAY 30-31 at 20:15 (60 min) - Tickets on sale soon

Award-winning comedian Roger O'Sullivan presents Polarized, a laugh-out-loud comedy show that blends sharp wit, heartfelt storytelling, and a touch of madness. Growing up in rural Ireland, Roger’s world was shaped by the quirks of his family, the charm of small-town life, and his own ever-curious perspective on the world. With his signature style, Roger explores the fascinating realm of optical illusions, using them as a springboard to examine how we perceive the unexpected twists of life. From tales of childhood mischief to moments of poignant reflection, Polarized offers a unique blend of h...


Trans*Atlantic

Trans*Atlantic

Comedy

Trans*Atlantic

Comedy

The Walrus / Hideaway
MAY 6-9, 27-30 at 20:15 (60 min) - Free and Unticketed (Just show up)

What happens when you’re transgender, American, and can’t quite figure out which one the British dislike more? Find out in TransAtlantic*, a laugh-out-loud, thought-provoking comedy hour from award-winning comedian Dian Cathal. Dian dives into the messy intersections of identity, culture, and politics with razor-sharp wit and charming storytelling. Exploring the challenges of being a “gender immigrant” in the UK, he takes audiences on a journey through the awkward, the heartfelt, and the downright absurd aspects of life as a trans American abroad. With rising transphobia across the globe...


The Drunk and Heckle Show

The Drunk and Heckle Show

Comedy

The Drunk and Heckle Show

Comedy

The Quadrant / The Folklore Room
MAY 30-31, JUN 1 at 20:30 (60 min) - Buy Tickets from £6

Veteran Canadian comic David Tsonos hates one thing: the drunk heckler. Once the sun goes down in Edinburgh they come out, and since he can't beat them, he is inviting them. The audience are issued paddles and raising them when they wish to heckle which makes for a controlled-chaos atmosphere. Watch David compere with three different international guests each night as they take on the hecklers. Some comics say it is their favourite show to perform on. ...



21:00

TBD Comedy Showcase

TBD Comedy Showcase

Comedy

TBD Comedy Showcase

Comedy

a&o Hostel Bar / Meeting Room
MAY 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 30-31 at 21:30 (60 min) - Buy Tickets from £6

There's an awful lot of comedy to choose from at the Brighton Fringe and we've gathered the best of it up in our exciting new fully-accessible venue! Every Friday-Sunday (and Bank Holiday Mondays) experienced Brighton Fringe hosts Dave Fensome and Dan Fardell welcome you with a carefully-selected roster of the best professional and soon-to-be professional stand-up acts the Brighton Fringe has to offer....


Ashley Haden: You are all C*nts (Work in Progress)

Ashley Haden: You are all C*nts (Work in Progress)

Comedy

Ashley Haden: You are all C*nts (Work in Progress)

Comedy

The Caroline of Brunswick / Upper Lounge
MAY 29-31, JUN 1 at 21:30 (60 min) - Free and Unticketed (Just show up)

(Shortlisted for best show @ 2024 ISH Edinburgh comedy awards) Ashley Haden is back with his "ugly comedy for an ugly world" (Chortle).. When he began Comedy, Ashley thought that we were all c*nts, but as age and reality has ravaged him, he has come to the realisation, that it is you. You are all C*nts. ***** - RADIOHAHA "A Hidden Dark Gem" **** - ONE REVIEW "Ashley Haden is a talent" The National "Ashley Haden is darker than Frankie Boyle" Shortlisted for best show ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2024 Pegasus New Comedian of the year 2016 Pegasus Comedian of the year 2018 Pegasus Compi...


Shaggers

Shaggers

Comedy

Shaggers

Comedy

The Quadrant / The Folklore Room
MAY 2-4, 9-10, 23-25, 30-31 at 21:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Want Tickets - from £4

Book a PWYW Ticket in advance for this show to guarantee entry, or turn up at the venue for free with the option of donating at the end of the show

Following more sell-out shows at festivals and theatres worldwide, the popular show returns with a huge variety of comedians doing hilarious material based around sex and relationships. "The perfect way to close a night at the festival" ★★★★★ (Funny Tonne, Melbourne) "Mischievous and unburdened comedy" ★★★★★ (Voicemag.uk, Brighton Fringe) "A tour de force of laughter-filled mischievous comedy" ★★★★ (Arts In Leicestershire.co.uk) "Utterly hilarious" ★★★★½ (West Australian, Per...


23:00

LJ DA FUNK's Eras Tour - Brexit

LJ DA FUNK's Eras Tour - Brexit

Comedy

LJ DA FUNK's Eras Tour - Brexit

Comedy

The Quadrant / The Folklore Room
MAY 30-31 at 23:00 (60 min) - Buy Tickets from £4

4 weekends, 4 different shows! Brighton Fringe legend LJ DA FUNK brings revamped and remixed versions of 4 classic shows to this year’s fringe. This weekend... BREXIT! Remember in 2016 when your gran, Timmy Wetherspoon and Boris Johnson decided the UK should leave the most prosperous economic block in the history of human civilisation and triggered a nationwide economic crisis? Let’s see if that’s still funny. "There's a fine line between genius and insanity. LJ DA FUNK has crossed that line and kicked it to death" (The List)...