Edinburgh Fringe Previews – Phil Nicol – AREN’T WE LUCKY

Lou Reed. The Lottery. Ecstasy. Prince Andrew. Punk. Barenaked Ladies. Crisps. Terry Jones. Leukemia. Butterflies. Dizzy Gillespie’s Cheeks. Chance. Scat. Sunshine on Leith. Boo-bee-dee-do. Wasps. Double helix. Comedy. Dennis Hopper. Scrotums. Life.

Phil’s previous show ‘Your Wrong‘ toured internationally, performing 130+ shows in
13 countries, ending with a 10-day sold-out SoHo Theatre run.

This is a new beginning…

From Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner, Phil Nichol.

“You won’t see many comedy shows that actually exert g-force. But if you’re a passion junkie like me, there is no better place to get your fix than from Phil Nichol…exhilarating, incredibly funny and clever” ★★★★★ The Scotsman

“A ‘simple’ hour with Phil Nichol is a veritable comedy goldmine…riotously funny…the audience demand more of the crazed comedy majesty that is Phil Nichol” ★★★★★ Fringe Guru

Save money with our Edinburgh Fringe Previews multibuy offer. Get two shows for £10, or three for £12, when you also book to see I’m Not A Terrorist, I’m Freddie Mercury or Alice Fraser – Work In Progress.

Age guidance 16+.

Edinburgh Fringe Previews – Patrick Monahan – I’M NOT A TERRORIST, I’M FREDDIE MERCURY

Join multi-award-winning international comedian Patrick Monahan as he previews his show, I’m Not A Terrorist, I’m Freddie Mercury.

★★★★ “Monahan is somewhat of a legend in Fringe terms.”

“Patrick is a loveable, likeable comic. He loves to chat, he loves to get to know his crowd and he loves to entertain and make his audience laugh. And he always succeeds.” – ONE4REVIEW Edinburgh 2024

★★★★★ “hilarious without being outrageous” – THREE WEEKS

★★★★ “A definite must see!” – EDINBURGH FESTIVALS MAGAZINE

Save money with our Edinburgh Fringe Previews multibuy offer. Get two shows for £10, or three for £12, when you also book to see Aren’t We Lucky or Alice Fraser – Work In Progress.

Age guidance 16+.

Edinburgh Fringe Previews – Alice Fraser – Work In Progress

Named by The Telegraph as one of the 50 funniest comedians of the 21st Century, Alice now turns her razor-sharp mind to something completely new. Come watch Alice Fraser try to talk to men, what could possibly go wrong?

“Fraser’s story-telling is charismatically compelling and her delivery is flawlessly paced..it makes you laugh, it makes you cry…most importantly it makes you think.” ★★★★★ Broadway Baby

“Consistently dynamic and compelling, Alice Fraser may be unorthodox, but that is her charm, and she has it in droves.” ★★★★★ Edinburgh Guide

Save money with our Edinburgh Fringe Previews multibuy offer. Get two shows for £10, or three for £12, when you also book to see Aren’t We Lucky or I’m Not A Terrorist, I’m Freddie Mercury.

Age guidance 16+.

Main House Comedy Club

Featuring Russell Kane, Dinesh Nathan, Kerry Godliman and Limahl Germain. Age guidance: Strictly 16+.


Russell Kane

Multi-award-winning comedian, presenter, actor, author, and scriptwriter Russell Kane is a regular on Channel 4, BBC, and ITV with recent TV appearances include The Apprentice: You’re Fired, The One Show, Live at the Apollo, The Stand Up Sketch Show, Michael McIntryre’s Big Show, Antiques Road Trip, Stupid Man, Smart Phone, as well as regular appearances on Steph’s Packed Lunch.

His chart-smashing BBC Radio 4 / BBC Sounds podcast Evil Genius quickly became a flagship show, and was the best performing original podcast on the platform. It has been turned into a TV show by BBC Studios, and will appear on Sky TV in November 2023. Russell also recently helped present a prime-time, conversation-changing documentary about men’s bodies and sperm counts on Channel 4’s Celebrity Save Our Sperm. This year he performed headline slots at Latitude, Reading, and Leeds festivals.

Winner of Best Show in 2010 at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards, Russell went on to make history as the first comedian to win both the Edinburgh Comedy Award and Melbourne Comedy Festival’s Barry Award in one year.

As ever, Russell also continues to provide his ever-popular topical online rants known as Kaneings.


Dinesh Nathan

After winning several gong shows, Dinesh won South Coast Comedian Of The Year and was a finalist at the Komedia New Act competition and the coveted Leicester Mercury Comedian Of The Year competition.

In 2022 Dinesh appeared on BBC 3’s New Comedian of the Year awards and Comedy Central Live. He’s also been a supporting act on tour with Tom Allen, Tom Davis, Romesh Ranganathan, Kerry Godliman, Seann Walsh, Nathan Caton, Suzi Ruffell and Fern Brady.

“With a mix of high-spirited delivery and sarcastic, self-deprecating viewpoint, this is a club-ready act, bulletproof in its relentless fusillade.” – Chortle
“Crowd-pleasing without pandering, Nathan is a class act.” – Chortle


Kerry Godliman

With her straight-talking charm and quick wit, Kerry Godliman is celebrated as one of the UK’s best performers as both a stand-up comedian and actor. She’s best known for her appearances on Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo, Michael McIntyre’s Big Show, Taskmaster, Hypothetical, The Jonathan Ross Show, The Royal Variety Performance and 8 Out of 10 Cats. She has also appeared on Frankie Boyle’s New World Order, A League of Their Own, There’s Something About Movies, Outsiders, The Weakest Link and The Great British Sewing Bee Celebrity Christmas Special.

A regular on BBC Radio 4, Kerry has made appearances on The News Quiz, The Now Show, I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue and Just a Minute, as well as her own series Kerry’s List and a starring role in the hit series The Wilsons Save the World. Kerry also hosts the hit podcast series Memory Lane with comedy pal Jen Brister, and narrates the chart-topping Stolen Hearts podcast series produced by US podcast network Wondery, for which she received a nomination for Best Podcast Host in the Ambies awards.

Kerry’s acting talents have seen her receive critical acclaim for her roles in After Life, Whitstable Pearl, Call the Midwife, Derek, Save Me, Bad Move, Trigger Point, Carters Get Rich, Mascots and Adult Material. She will also be starring in the Spinal Tap sequel This Is Spinal Tap.


Limahl Germain

Limahl Germain is a hilarious British-Caribbean comedian hailing from East London. Known for his quick wit and ability to blend personal experience with insightful social commentary, he’s earned a reputation as one of the most exciting young voices in British comedy.

He seamlessly navigates topics like race, class, identity, and the often absurd nature of contemporary life. His razor-sharp observational skills and silky smooth delivery invite audiences to laugh while also challenging their assumptions and broadening their perspectives.

Having already appeared on the BBC and Comedy Central, Limahl continues to captivate audiences with his candid, clever, and consistently hysterical performances.

Lineup is subject to change without advance warning.

Oh Zeus!

Oh Zeus! Kings of Comedy Le Navet Bete are back! For lovers of Fawlty Towers, Bottom and The Play That Goes Wrong, Oh Zeus! is a riotous, all-out hilarious ride through Greek mythology.

When the stability of Olympus is threatened by the marriage of Zeus’ daughter Hebe to a mere mortal, the King of the Gods hatches a plan to derail the wedding. Three actors play 40 characters in this mythical farce through Ancient Greece, the Underworld and back. Expect sensational physical comedy, outrageous jokes, fast paced chaos, and more togas than you can smash a plate at.

Adults only performance: Thu 8 Oct, 7.30pm

From one of the UK’s most  loved comedy theatre companies and creators of Dracula: The Bloody Truth, King Arthur and Treasure Island, “you are promised a non-stop evening of entertainment from a company who have a bottomless pit of talent at their disposal”.

This show has been supported by Arts Council England. Recommended age 12+.

★★★★★ “Without a doubt one of the best comedic theatre performances we have seen in the last few years.” Exeposé on King Arthur
★★★★★ “Side – splittingly funny” Broadway World on Dracula: The Bloody Truth
★★★★★ “Frantic fun, chaotic comedy and very very slick.” British Theatre Guide on King Arthur

Centre Stage Scratch Night

Join Havering Changing and Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch for Centre Stage – a vibrant showcase of top Essex/East London deaf, disabled, and neuro-divergent talent!

Dive into our scratch night: a relaxed evening of fresh ideas, short works-in-progress, live feedback, food, music, performances, and community fun.

Live at Queen’s Theatre

Expect sharp wit, fearless punchlines and non-stop laughs as some of the UK’s most exciting comedy talent take to the stage for one unforgettable evening. If you’ve joined us before, you already know the vibe.

Acts
– Babatunde Aleshe (Gogglebox, Live At The Apollo, I’m A Celebrity)
– Blank Peng (Viral online sensation, rising UK circuit favourite)
– Shazia Mirza (BBC, ITV, international tour headliner)
– Elliot Steel (Comedy Central, BBC Three)
– Angelos Epithemiou (Shooting Stars, Dave, cult comedy icon)
– Alfie Dundas (Fast-rising UK comedy talent)

Lineup subject to change.

Locomotive For Murder: The Improvised Whodunnit

Mesdames and Messieurs, may I take your tickets please?

Pinch Punch welcome you aboard Locomotive for Murder: The Improvised Whodunnit, a totally improvised, totally hilarious murder mystery where killing the cast and cracking the case is in your hands. Expect shaky alibis and silver – tongued sleuths along with thrills, spills, and good old – fashioned kills. Four characters board a train, but not everyone will survive…

Thankfully, a world – famous detective is onboard, ready to solve the case . But who is the murderer? Only one person in the show knows – the murderer themselves! Can you help the detective solve the case? Using audience stories and suggestions, watch Pinch Punch create a unique, one-of-a-kind, never-to-be-repeated whodunnit.

If you love comedy or murder mysteries, then this is the show for you!

Cally Beaton: Namaste Motherf*ckers

Combining Cally’s comedic and storytelling prowess with extracts from her provocative, stereotype-busting book of the same name, the show has at its heart her own story of radical reinvention – taking her from meetings in boardrooms to treading the boards, thanks to a chance conversation with the late, great Joan Rivers.

A funny show about a deadly serious subject, Namaste Motherf*ckers is a celebration of and for the female of the species. Invisible no more. The show celebrated an Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025 sell-out, and it will include a Q&A and meet-and-greet with Cally (who knows, Jeff the wonder dog may even be there too).

‘Sprightly wit and considerable storytelling prowess’ ★★★★ The Scotsman
‘Original and clever’★★★★ The Arts Desk – pick of the Edinburgh Fringe
‘Gripping, perceptive and uplifting’ – Chortle
‘Exciting and hilarious talent…she’s got it’ – Time Out

Anyone For Tennis?

A Wimbledon line judge for 20 years, comedian Pauline Eyre is ready to spill the Pimms on tennis gossip from the fragrant royal box to the musty locker room, and why line judges are OUT! Expect smashing stories, ace anecdotes and a 40-love letter to the game.

And there’s nobody to say “quiet please”. She cannot be serious…can she?

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