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Sun 02 August 2026 | 7pm | £11
Edinburgh Fringe Comedy Previews 2026: Catch two excellent stand-up comedians performing brand new material each night
An eight-week mini-season of fantastic comedy as stand-up stars premier their latest shows before they head to the largest arts festival in the world, Edinburgh Fringe! Be the first to catch these shows before they go on to comedy glory! Each night will feature two full length performances from some of the best comedians in the country.
HARRIET DYER
Fresh from winning the Channel 4 Sean Lock Comedy Award 2024, the gloriously bonkers Harriet Dyer returns with a new work-in-progress hour. Known for her wild imagination, offbeat storytelling and unstoppable sense of fun, Harriet brings a whole batch of fresh ideas to the stage as she shapes her next big show.
After delighting audiences on Live at the Apollo (BBC Two) and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (Channel 4), she’s back to experiment, play, and let her comedy brain run wild. Expect a fizzy, feel-good hour packed with newfound nonsense, joyful chaos and that unmistakable Dyer charm that’s made her one of the most unique comedy voices in the UK.
“A must-see and a masterclass of originality” ★★★★★ Neurodiverse Review
“Comedy needs more voices like Dyer’s” Chortle
JOE SUTHERLAND
Joe Sutherland is back with a brand-new work-in-progress hour. His debut solo show MODEL/ACTRESS stormed the Edinburgh Fringe 2017, scooping the inaugural Pleasance x Vault Award. His follow-up TOXIC became one of the top ten best-reviewed comedy shows of the entire festival, sold out the Soho Theatre, and even sashayed its way across Scandinavia and the Istanbul Comedy Festival.
Now Joe’s cooking up his next spectacle. Expect razor-sharp jokes, unapologetic glamour and a level of attitude that should probably require planning permission.
“Takes to the stage like an old pro, oozing star power from every pore. He combines borderline offensive self-confidence and biting punchlines with an openness that leaves the audience totally tamed” ★★★★★ The Mirror
“Drooling cynicism, punchy jokes and shrewd sarcasm. I think I’ve found my new favourite comedian” ★★★★ Voice Mag