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 5 May, sorted by Start Time

18:00

Brighton Belles

Brighton Belles

Comedy

Brighton Belles

Comedy

The Quadrant / The Folklore Room
MAY 5-7, 19-21, JUN 2-4 at 18:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can - Tickets from £3

A revolving line-up of some of the best female comedians from around Brighton and the Fringe...


You Don't Have to Be Mad to Work Here (WIP)

You Don't Have to Be Mad to Work Here (WIP)

Comedy

You Don't Have to Be Mad to Work Here (WIP)

Comedy

The Temple Bar / Upstairs
MAY 5-7, 17-19, JUN 1-3 at 18:00 (60 min) - PAID - Tickets from £4

Award-winning comedian and NHS psychiatrist Benji Waterstones has written a book! Is it really a "modern classic" or are his publishers as deluded as his patients? Make your minds up together as he shares chapters. 'Perfect and hilarious'(Buzzfeed)...


A Couple of Swells – Vesta and Hetty

A Couple of Swells – Vesta and Hetty

Theatre

A Couple of Swells – Vesta and Hetty

Theatre

The Walrus / Basement Room
MAY 5, 12 at 18:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can - Tickets from £5

Vesta Tilley and Hetty King were international superstars who wowed audiences around the globe with their male impersonator acts around 100 years ago. In this show, Vesta and Hetty are brought to life again to tell their stories and to determine once and for all, which of them was Queen of the Drag Kings. The show will include a number of classic music hall songs sung by Vesta and Hetty, including ‘Following in Father’s Footsteps’, ‘Burlington Bertie from Bow’, peppered with banter between the two stars and the audience. At the end of the show the audience will decide which woman wins. T...


19:00

Adam Larter *Cricket Noises*

Adam Larter *Cricket Noises*

Comedy

Adam Larter *Cricket Noises*

Comedy

The Caroline of Brunswick / Upper Lounge
MAY 5 at 19:00 (60 min) - PAID - Tickets from £3

Adam has set off for the wilderness, determined to find meaning in solitude, embracing a new life of nothing but moss-covered rocks and the sound of crickets. This is the new show from prolific card-board clown and head of award-winning Weirdos Comedy (nominated for Best Show at LCF 2022 & 2021)....


On the Edge presents Best of the Fest

On the Edge presents Best of the Fest

Comedy

On the Edge presents Best of the Fest

Comedy

The Walrus / Raised Room
MAY 5-8, 12-14, 19-21, 26-29, JUN 2-4 at 19:00 (60 min) - PAID - Tickets from £5

On the Edge is one of Brighton's longest-running and best-loved comedy nights, and we're using all our experience to bring you a selection of the best acts at the Fringe each show. Running each Friday-Sunday evening at the Post House throughout the Fringe, and our bonus Late Late Show at The Caroline of Brunswick at midnight each Friday night Edge will once again be the place to be during this fantastic Fringe. (Late show 18+ admission only)...


My First Time was in a Car Park

My First Time was in a Car Park

Theatre

My First Time was in a Car Park

Theatre

The Quadrant / The Folklore Room
MAY 5 at 19:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can - Tickets from £10

'Because the world revolves around me and all I see is what I see.' Mira lives by the sea with her mum in a seemingly peaceful town. But when she loses her virginity to her teacher in the school car park, her world begins to unravel. This one woman show invites the audience into the abstract spaces of Mira’s psyche. Through youthful questioning, ramblings and memories, Mira makes a confession. Co-produced by Brighton’s multi-award-winning Broken Silence Theatre, My First Time was in a Car Park is a devastating new play that investigates the PSYCHOLOGICAL repercussions of abuse. ...


Eleanor Conway: Talk Dirty To Me

Eleanor Conway: Talk Dirty To Me

Comedy

Eleanor Conway: Talk Dirty To Me

Comedy

The Temple Bar / Upstairs
MAY 5-6, 11-13, 18-20, JUN 1-3 at 19:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can - Tickets from £3

Eleanor Conway is a single woman over 40; part of the happiest group in society. She has amassed over 15 million views online for her no hold barred takes on being a childfree badass. Expect an hour of dark, dirty and brilliant standup. Conway is an internationally touring comedian that does hilarious shows about sex, addiction & dating. She's sold out multiple Edinburgh Festival runs with self produced shows 'Walk of Shame' & 'You May Recognise Me From Tinder'. You may also recognise her from The Guardian, Woman's Hour, Stylist, Grazia & BBC 4 Extra. ★★★★ "A champion...


20:00

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

Comedy

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

Comedy

The Walrus / Basement Room
MAY 5, 7, 10-12, 14, 17-19, 21, 24-26, 28, 31, JUN 1-2, 4 at 20:00 (60 min) - Tickets from £7

'The Pick of the Fringe' returns to Brighton - an annual selection of the very best in stand-up comedy at the Brighton 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, all selected from shows all around Brighton Fringe. There's something for everyone - so 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, Singapore, H...



This Charming Man WIP

This Charming Man WIP

Comedy

This Charming Man WIP

Comedy

The Caroline of Brunswick / Upper Lounge
MAY 5 at 20:15 (60 min) - PAID - Tickets from £5

Sian loves men. But she has a toxic relationship with all her male role models. The men she has admired throughout her life have done nothing but let her down. But why did she idolise them in the first place? And what do you do when your role models let you down? An exploration of masculinity, gender and identity from a self-identifying butch woman who has an unhealthy obsession with The Smiths. Join award winning comedian Sian Davies (“A cross between Peter Kay and Zoe Lyons” ~ Beyond the Joke) as she develops her next hour of comedy....


Josh Baulf: Work In Progress

Josh Baulf: Work In Progress

Comedy

Josh Baulf: Work In Progress

Comedy

The Quadrant / The Folklore Room
MAY 5-7 at 20:30 (60 min) - PAID - Tickets from £6

Josh Baulf has recently appeared on Britains Got Talent, the BBC and his online sketches have amassed millions of views worldwide. His latest show hilariously tackles relationships, childhood and Gen Z (Work in progress) "A cross between Micky Flanagan and Russell Howard" (Chortle) "A very funny man with a huge future" (David Walliams) Winner Get Up Stand-Up 2018. Runner-Up Leicester Square New Comedian 2019. Finalist Amused Moose 2018. ...


Alex Kitson: Fired Up! Ready to Go! (Work-in-Progress)

Alex Kitson: Fired Up! Ready to Go! (Work-in-Progress)

Comedy

Alex Kitson: Fired Up! Ready to Go! (Work-in-Progress)

Comedy

The Temple Bar / Upstairs
MAY 5-8 at 20:30 (60 min) - FREE and unticketed

Alex Kitson is an award-winning comedian. He's just moved to London from his beloved West Country and despite his mixed feelings about it - he's still feeling optimistic. Come watch this ‘Incredible... So clever’ (BBC Radio Bristol) comedian work up material for his highly anticipated debut hour. "Fired Up! Ready to Go!" ‘A natural performer’ - Epigram ‘The Best of Bristol’s rising comics’ - Bristol 24/7 ‘Bristol Comedy Legend’ - The Kettle ‘..born to be on stage with his charismatic, energetic charm… he is a truly funny new comedian and one not to miss.’ - Boardmasters Festiva...


21:00

Best In Class

Best In Class

Comedy

Best In Class

Comedy

The Caroline of Brunswick / Upper Lounge
MAY 5 at 21:30 (60 min) - PAID - Tickets from £5

A crowd funded profit sharing show that champions working class comedians. Winner of the Edinburgh Fringe panel prize in 2022. Sponsored by waste grounds, knock off trainers, spam, weed, the unions, crap schools, bunking off, failed MOT’s, failed GCSE’s, bus stops, pay day loans, fierce mums, tired dads and empowerment....


Eleanor Conway: Oversharing With Strangers

Eleanor Conway: Oversharing With Strangers

Comedy

Eleanor Conway: Oversharing With Strangers

Comedy

The Walrus / Raised Room
MAY 5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26, JUN 1-2 at 21:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can - Tickets from £3

With over 100 million views online for her off the cuff street interviews, join this award winning standup in an hours worth of improvised, unhinged crowd work. Never the same show twice. Oversharing guaranteed. Conway is an internationally touring comedian that does hilarious shows about sex, addiction and dating. She's sold out multiple Edinburgh Festival runs with self-produced shows Walk of Shame and You May Recognise Me From Tinder. You may also recognise her from The Guardian, Woman's Hour, Stylist, Grazia & BBC 4 Extra. "A champion for anyone that's chased orgasms" ★ ...


Shaggers

Shaggers

Comedy

Shaggers

Comedy

The Quadrant / The Folklore Room
MAY 5-7, 19-20, 26-28, JUN 2-3 at 21:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can - Tickets from £5

The popular show returns with comedians from around the Fringe of all styles, genders and varieties doing their best material based around the subject of sex and relationships. 'The perfect way to close a night at the festival' ***** (Audience Review, Melbourne International Comedy Festival). 'Mischievous and unburdened comedy' ***** (Voice Magazine, Brighton Fringe). 'A tour de force of laughter-filled mischievous comedy' ***** (ArtsInLeicestershire.co.uk). 'Utterly hilarious' ****½ (West Australian, Fringe World, Perth). 'Cannot recommend it enough' **** (Herald Sun, Melbourne). 'One of best...


22:00

Bumble Me Tinders: Dating Horror Stories!

Bumble Me Tinders: Dating Horror Stories!

Comedy

Bumble Me Tinders: Dating Horror Stories!

Comedy

The Caroline of Brunswick / Upper Lounge
MAY 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27, JUN 2-3 at 22:45 (60 min) - PAID - Tickets from £8

The risqué sensation is back! After sold-out runs at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and the Perth Fringe World festival, the interactive and ever-evolving circus of debauchery returns to Brighton! Watch comedians share stories, lead audience games, provide good and bad dating advice, and much more. Never the same show twice, Bumble Me Tinders offers hilarity and surprises for audiences of all backgrounds - singles, couples, young, old, kinky, prude, polite or rude. The perfect way to end your day at the Fringe! ...


Stephen and Hamlet: Blind and Mad

Stephen and Hamlet: Blind and Mad

Comedy

Stephen and Hamlet: Blind and Mad

Comedy

The Walrus / Raised Room
MAY 5, JUN 2 at 22:45 (50 min) - FREE and unticketed

Let’s face it, we’re all nuts. When you’re a middle-aged, blind obsessive compulsive, though, life can be particularly odd, not to mention confusing and more than a little rude. Having previously traipsed around Edinburgh, Hove and Plymouth, London’s gentlest comedian, Stephen Portlock, accompanied by his impeccably well behaved dog Hamlet, and bringing a cuddly Minion in tow, returns once again to Brighton to leave residents and visitors bewildered, befuddled and bemused as he delivers a very ramshackle guide through the highways and byways of life’s weirdness. Sweet, sometimes filthy, ...



23:00

Acid Tongue (WIP)

Acid Tongue (WIP)

Comedy

Acid Tongue (WIP)

Comedy

The Quadrant / The Folklore Room
MAY 5-7 at 23:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can - Tickets on sale soon

32 isn't old, is it? Well in gay years you might as well be picking a retirement home. But things change after 30: Your friends settle down, your joints start to creak, and the hangovers get worse... actually, doesn't everything? Well, Anthony Gilét has a few more things to grumble about than his grey hairs (even if they're not on his head). 'Acid Tongue' is a sassy, sarcastic and brutally honest take on everything that's changed and why he absolutely hates it....


On the Edge presents Best of the Fest

On the Edge presents Best of the Fest

Comedy

On the Edge presents Best of the Fest

Comedy

The Caroline of Brunswick / Upper Lounge
MAY 5, 12, 19, 26, JUN 2 at 23:59 (60 min) - PAID - Tickets from £5

On the Edge is one of Brighton's longest-running and best-loved comedy nights, and we're using all our experience to bring you a selection of the best acts at the Fringe each show. Running each Friday-Sunday evening at the Post House throughout the Fringe, and our bonus Late Late Show at The Caroline of Brunswick at midnight each Friday night Edge will once again be the place to be during this fantastic Fringe. (Late show 18+ admission only)...