We all make mistakes, but rarely do they change the course of history.
5 Mistakes That Changed History is a hilarious historical storytelling show performed by historian and comedian, Paul Coulter, about five people and how their mistakes (big and small!) changed the world. Blending history, storytelling and comedy the show has been a smash-hit, sell-out success on the comedy festival circuit, selling out both Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Adelaide Fringe Festival three years in a row in 2023, 2024 and 2025.
The show was named by British Comedy Guide as one of the Best Reviewed Edinburgh Fringe Shows and was chosen as one of the Picks of the Fringe. Paul is the author of the bestselling book 10 Mistakes That Changed History which was published by Penguin Random House in 2025. Paul has appeared on air talking about History’s greatest mistakes on BBC World News, BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 5, BBC Radio London and Times Radio.
If you love history, don’t let your mistake be missing out on this show!
★★★★★ “So engaging and entertaining that I forgot I was there to review it” – Theatre Weekly
★★★★★ “Brilliantly entertaining, earns its place as one of the best reviewed shows in recent years” – Broadway World
★★★★★ “Entertaining and informative” – Edinburgh Reporter
★★★★★ “Highly enjoyable and educational, it really leaves you wanting more” – The Recs
★★★★★ “The perfect balance between entertaining and educating” – Corr Blimey
★★★★ ½ “Funny, informative and entertaining, this show will delight you if you’re a history buff and turn you into one if you’re not” – Glam Adelaide
The biggest stars of stand-up came here on their way to stratospheric fame. See the stars of tomorrow, right now on your doorstep!
Acts contain strong language. Off the Kerb reserves the right to alter line-ups.
Age guidance 16+
Gary Delaney’s last UK tour ran for two and a half years across 378 dates. People laughed a lot and kept coming back.
His videos have hundreds of millions of views. So now he’s doing it all again with a brand new show. All new jokes and utterly splendid filth.
Come along. It’ll be fun.
Don’t bring the kids or people who like to get their knickers in a twist. Do wear a TENA pad or dark trousers.
Fresh from a sell-out residency at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the new and acclaimed show embarks on its 2026 tour.
Award nominated stand-up and improviser Jon Hipkiss brings together the ultimate celebration of comedy and fandom.
Based solely on your suggestions, Jon will improvise an entirely new Star Wars film all by himself. He’s all the trailers, all the characters, all the music, the ships, everything. Expect beautiful chaos!
“Very funny, clever and totally entertaining”
“I was doubled over laughing for the whole show”
“Fantastic show for Star Wars fans or not”
“Genuinely brilliant. Clever and inclusive, whole family loved it”
“Fantastic show, we laughed all the way through”
“Hilarious and fun with a highly skilled performer”
“A complete delight”
– EdFringe.com Audience Reviews.
Book your space now for our FREE pre-show Director’s Talk for Loot.
Book your ticket for the main show here.
A bank robbery, a family funeral, and a coffin with a shocking secret – nothing is off limits in this mischievous comedy of chaos! When a daring heist goes spectacularly wrong, the money ends up in the most unlikely hiding place, and the lies begin to pile up fast. What follows is a whirlwind of cover-ups, confusion and sheer audacity as everyone scrambles to stay ahead.
Orton’s masterpiece is packed with razor-sharp dialogue, physical mayhem and twists that spiral towards the absurd. Daring, dark and unmissably funny, nothing is off limits in this mischievous comedy of chaos!
Attend our FREE pre-show Director’s Talk on Mon 23 Feb at 6.30pm. Book your space here.
A free pre-show touch tour for Loot. A touch tour is a hands-on pre-show experience where visually impaired audience members can feel the set, props, and costumes to get a sense of the show before it starts.
Book your ticket for the main show here.
The biggest stars of stand-up came here on their way to stratospheric fame. See the stars of tomorrow, right now on your doorstep!
Acts contain strong language. Off the Kerb reserves the right to alter line-ups.
Age guidance 16+
The biggest stars of stand-up came here on their way to stratospheric fame. See the stars of tomorrow, right now on your doorstep!
Acts contain strong language. Off the Kerb reserves the right to alter line-ups.
Age guidance 16+
