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 14 May, sorted by Start Time

18:00

Natter

Natter

Theatre

Natter

Theatre

The Walrus / Tusk Club
MAY 11-12, 14 at 18:30 (60 min) - Paid tickets from £10

Natter is an award-winning comedy set in 1980s Salford - following the trials and tribulations of Helen and Linda, two "old women" who spend their time grappling with useless husbands, a homosexual son and, most importantly, what's on telly! (* Helen & Linda may, or may not, be played by two gay men in frocks!) Winning Best Comedy at Manchester Fringe 2024. Natter is written by, and stars, award-winning artist, Joe Henry-Evans (Best Newcomer, Manchester Fringe 2021) alongside John Thacker, and directed by Qweerdog's artistic director, Stewart Campbell (Canal Street Lonely Hearts Club, Hope...


Sex, Drugs and DnB

Sex, Drugs and DnB

Theatre

Sex, Drugs and DnB

Theatre

The Temple Bar / Upstairs Temple
MAY 14, 27 at 18:45 (60 min) - Paid tickets from £6.50

In England, the drug related death rates have been on the rise since 2011. A rising problem that needs to be understood… and what better way to understand than to listen to a girlie telling you about addiction AND recovery? An autobiographical piece.. Showcasing poignant, real world stories from the bottle and beyond. Be among the first people to witness a recovering addict turn their experience into art (a solo performance). Trust me, its going to be one hell of a ride… some would even say an emotional rollercoaster. Get ready to laugh and feel some feelings.. all while vibing to...


19:00

Adam Bromley: Hyper-Connected

Adam Bromley: Hyper-Connected

Comedy

Adam Bromley: Hyper-Connected

Comedy

a&o Hostel Bar / Front Room
MAY 10, 14, 27, 31 at 19:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Want tickets from £5

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Adam Bromley: Hyper-Connected is a comedy show about one manic man navigating an increasingly deranged hyper-online world. Adam grew up in the analogue age when people had to remember facts and basic courtesy – now it’s Chat GPT and online hat mobs. Join him on this madcap journey through his own over-stimulated brain and world that is too connected for its own good. Smart phones have taken over the world, AI will be next and we’ll be too busy doom scrolling to notice. ...


Sam Eley is Basil Crumbwick: Soul Sewage (WIP)

Sam Eley is Basil Crumbwick: Soul Sewage (WIP)

Comedy

Sam Eley is Basil Crumbwick: Soul Sewage (WIP)

Comedy

The Caroline of Brunswick / Upper Lounge
MAY 14-15 at 19:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Want tickets from £8.50

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Really horrid bloke. Funny though. Expect chaos and desperation. Will be burnt into your brain like when someone pauses a plasma TV for too long. Winner of Sketch-Off 2025. Finalist of LSQ New Comedian of the Year. ‘A virtuoso display of comic writing’ Steve Bennett, Chortle ‘He makes a hell of an impression...something very special’Tim Harding, Chortle ‘[Truly] original humour’ Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke ...


Kemah Bob: Love Child (Work in Progress)

Kemah Bob: Love Child (Work in Progress)

Comedy

Kemah Bob: Love Child (Work in Progress)

Comedy

The Walrus / Hideaway
MAY 14 at 19:00 (60 min) - Paid tickets from £9

Kemah's been thinking about her inheritance. Not about money passed down, because there's none of that, but everything else her genes are riddled with. Her last show was chosen as one of the Guardian’s Top 10 Comedy Shows of 2024. Come watch her try to do it again. Kemah Bob is a London based Texas native seen on Richard Osman’s House of Games, Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club, PLS Like, Fully Blown and Guessable. ‘Bob is a is a great storyteller’ ★★★★ Arts Desk ‘Chest-achingly funny… an exciting glimpse into the future of stand-up, with Kemah Bob at the helm’ ★...


20:00

Charge Your Belly Forward- A Stand-up Show

Charge Your Belly Forward- A Stand-up Show

Comedy

Charge Your Belly Forward- A Stand-up Show

Comedy

The Temple Bar / Upstairs Temple
MAY 14, 21, 28 at 20:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Want tickets from £0

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Charge Your Belly Forward- A Stand-up Show: U.K. based comedian Will Hitt will be performing a 60 minute stand-up show. This show and material has been worked out over several years at comedy clubs across the U.K. (Top Secret Comedy Club, Backyard Comedy Club, Up the Creek Comedy Club, Komedia) and North America (Laugh Factory and YukYuks) as well as previous Brighton and Edinburgh Fringes and will touch on far-ranging topics such as charity, social media, plane crashes, natural disasters and sexual awakenings and how to turn vulnerabilities into strengths. Will has been performing in the U...


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 1, 3-8, 10-12, 14-15, 17-22, 24-26, 28-29, 31 at 20:00 (60 min) - Tickets £7-£10

"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...


How's Your Head? (Work in Progress)

How's Your Head? (Work in Progress)

Comedy

How's Your Head? (Work in Progress)

Comedy

The Caroline of Brunswick / Upper Lounge
MAY 14 at 20:15 (60 min) - Free and Unticketed

Aarian Mehrabani, co-writer and actor of the 2023 smash hit play “It’s a MotherF**king Pleasure” brings his debut hour of stand up to life. Aarian captivates the audience with his distinctive wit and irreverence. Drawing on his experience as a triple threat — blind, brown, and bi, man— Aarian weaves a powerful narrative culminating in performing a full stand-up hour just one year after being diagnosed with brain cancer. In the show he explores his relationship with each of his identities,, and how an aggressive and life threatening battle with brain cancer in 2024 forced him to reframe ...



Adam Vincent - Cigarettes & Regret Baby!

Adam Vincent - Cigarettes & Regret Baby!

Comedy

Adam Vincent - Cigarettes & Regret Baby!

Comedy

The Walrus / Hideaway
MAY 14 at 20:15 (60 min) - Free and Unticketed

I talk about working two jobs, having teenagers who are richer than me, love and not being able to escape family. I smile while talking about these things. While I'm hardly old* If you want youthful energy or hot political takes, this isn't for you. If you shimmy when you sleep straight through I'm your man. *I did recently catch myself flossing with an eyebrow hair so make of that what you will. Nominated for Best Show at Buxton Fringe (2017) “Vincent is undeniably one of the more talented comedians I have seen at the Fringe.” Broadway Baby...


21:00

Dinner with the SL**S

Dinner with the SL**S

Comedy

Dinner with the SL**S

Comedy

The Temple Bar / Upstairs Temple
MAY 13-14 at 21:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Want tickets from £5

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

A Dinner with the SL**S brings together two of the UK comedy circuit's tastiest talents, Laura Moss and Amelia Fritz-Millet, to deliver a show that is delightfully mischievous, ridiculously silly, and effortlessly authentic. Join the irresistible duo for a delectable hour of stand up comedy. A Dinner with the SL**S is a whimsical blend of religious upbringings, eccentric families, and bizarre dating dynamics, with a focus on celebrating ‘sluts’ and everything they encompass. The show also has an interactive element where our delicious audience submit their problems, and we offer our best, slut...


Who Killed the Plot

Who Killed the Plot

Comedy

Who Killed the Plot

Comedy

The Walrus / Tusk Club
MAY 14 at 21:15 (60 min) - Paid tickets from £5

Who killed the plot? Well, it was definitely one of us... but can you figure out who? Join us for a hilariously unpredictable improvised murder mystery with a twist! Watch as a cast of quick-thinking improvisers blend the best of short-form chaos like lines from a hat and Party Quirks, with the intrigue of a long-form whodunit. Expect wild characters, ridiculous twists, and plenty of unscripted moments. Will we solve the crime, or just make things even more absurd? There's only one way to find out, come see the mystery (and the madness) unfold! Reviews: Great show, great energy, so f...


Nick Elleray: Don't Bring a Smile to a Frown Fight

Nick Elleray: Don't Bring a Smile to a Frown Fight

Comedy

Nick Elleray: Don't Bring a Smile to a Frown Fight

Comedy

The Walrus / Hideaway
MAY 14, 21 at 21:30 (60 min) - Paid tickets from £8

'Life-affirming', 'wildly physical' and 'apt to induce wonder in the viewer': these are all phrases Nick Elleray has used to describe Cirque de Soleil. Since exploding onto the London comedy scene in the first part of the second decade of the first century of the current millennium, Nick has been seen as a comedian's comedian, a niece's uncle and a landlord's tenant. Many attempt to follow the path he has trod. Most of them succeed (it's actually quite a well-trodden path with clear signs and good facilities). But all agree that the real Nick Elleray experience can't be appreciated without ...