Sneak Peek All-Star Edinburgh Fringe Previews

Don't miss your chance to see some of the UK’s best headlining comedians - off notes and off adrenaline! Comedy stars including Connor Burns, Craig Hill and Kai Humphries, Chris Forbes, Kim Blythe plus more!
Please note these shows are still a work in progress, there will be some strong language and although they might not be slick, they sure will be funny! Join us for a night - or two! - of uproarious and laugh-out-loud stand up comedy.
THURSDAY 23 JULY 2026 - Kai Humphries, Daniel Petrie and Connor Burns
FRIDAY 24 JULY 2026 - Kai Humphries, Daniel Petrie and Craig Hill
SATURDAY 25 JULY 2026 - Kim Blythe, Daniel Petrie, Jack Brookmyre
SUNDAY 26 JULY 2026 - Chris Forbes and Connor Burns
Age Recommendation: 16+ (no babes in arms)
LINE UP MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT LATE NOTICE
CRAIG HILL – A household comedy name loved and renowned for his high-octane, irreverent live comedy, Craig’s razor-sharp wit and outrageous audience rapport have seen Scotland's favourite kilted comedian also become a superstar in Australia. “Flat-out hilarious... I’ve not heard a room laugh so long and hard... There isn’t anyone better at working a crowd... the audience was in absolute paroxysms of laughter... Genuinely funny” ★★★★★ (The Mirror)
KAI HUMPHRIES – Blyths’ very own comedy star who has toured across 55 countries opening for his best friend Daniel Sloss, is the co-host of hit podcast "Sloss and Humphries on the Road" , and has toured 8 of his own solo shows around Australia as well as a run off-Broadway and a massive 25 date tour around Europe! “Absolutely brilliant… Pure stand-up… honest, relatable and upbeat, you can’t help but like him… Fabulous” ★★★★★ (Voice Mag)
CONNOR BURNS - Brilliant stand-up from the undisputed fastest rising new star of Scottish comedy. Connor's 2025 show sold out 12,000 tickets in Edinburgh alone, toured UK, Australia and has sold out the Glasgow Kings Theatre 5 times over! In 2024 and 2025 he toured his shows worldwide (50+ UK shows, 35+ Australia-wide) with off-Broadway runs. ‘‘A great comedy talent…he is fearless and it is wonderful… hilarious!" ★★★★★ The Scotsman.
DANIEL PETRIE - Gasgow born and bred DANIEL PETRIE may be a junior NHS doctor but he is also a finalist at the 2022 So You Think You’re Funny Competition, finalist in the 2023 Chortle Student Comedy Awards and the winner of the prestigious Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year Award in 2023.
CHRIS FORBES - Critically-acclaimed comedian and star of Scot Squad, The Farm & The Other Murray Brother, Chris presents a unique work in progress show all about Christmas. Ignore the fact it's summertime and stick your Christmas jumpers on for a laugh!
KIM BLYTHE - Known for her brilliantly relatable stories, Kim’s unique style blends sharp observations with laugh-out-loud punchlines that’ll have you hooked from start to finish. _Winner of The Skinny/Fest __Next Big Thing Award
JACK BROOKMYRE - is Scottish comedy’s up-and-coming impressionist, known for his impeccable accents and voices, as well as his blend of absurd and observational comedy.
Please note these shows are still a work in progress, there will be some strong language and although they might not be slick, they sure will be funny! Join us for a night - or two! - of uproarious and laugh-out-loud stand up comedy.
THURSDAY 23 JULY 2026 - Kai Humphries, Daniel Petrie and Connor Burns
FRIDAY 24 JULY 2026 - Kai Humphries, Daniel Petrie and Craig Hill
SATURDAY 25 JULY 2026 - Kim Blythe, Daniel Petrie, Jack Brookmyre
SUNDAY 26 JULY 2026 - Chris Forbes and Connor Burns
Age Recommendation: 16+ (no babes in arms)
LINE UP MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT LATE NOTICE
CRAIG HILL – A household comedy name loved and renowned for his high-octane, irreverent live comedy, Craig’s razor-sharp wit and outrageous audience rapport have seen Scotland's favourite kilted comedian also become a superstar in Australia. “Flat-out hilarious... I’ve not heard a room laugh so long and hard... There isn’t anyone better at working a crowd... the audience was in absolute paroxysms of laughter... Genuinely funny” ★★★★★ (The Mirror)
KAI HUMPHRIES – Blyths’ very own comedy star who has toured across 55 countries opening for his best friend Daniel Sloss, is the co-host of hit podcast "Sloss and Humphries on the Road" , and has toured 8 of his own solo shows around Australia as well as a run off-Broadway and a massive 25 date tour around Europe! “Absolutely brilliant… Pure stand-up… honest, relatable and upbeat, you can’t help but like him… Fabulous” ★★★★★ (Voice Mag)
CONNOR BURNS - Brilliant stand-up from the undisputed fastest rising new star of Scottish comedy. Connor's 2025 show sold out 12,000 tickets in Edinburgh alone, toured UK, Australia and has sold out the Glasgow Kings Theatre 5 times over! In 2024 and 2025 he toured his shows worldwide (50+ UK shows, 35+ Australia-wide) with off-Broadway runs. ‘‘A great comedy talent…he is fearless and it is wonderful… hilarious!" ★★★★★ The Scotsman.
DANIEL PETRIE - Gasgow born and bred DANIEL PETRIE may be a junior NHS doctor but he is also a finalist at the 2022 So You Think You’re Funny Competition, finalist in the 2023 Chortle Student Comedy Awards and the winner of the prestigious Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year Award in 2023.
CHRIS FORBES - Critically-acclaimed comedian and star of Scot Squad, The Farm & The Other Murray Brother, Chris presents a unique work in progress show all about Christmas. Ignore the fact it's summertime and stick your Christmas jumpers on for a laugh!
KIM BLYTHE - Known for her brilliantly relatable stories, Kim’s unique style blends sharp observations with laugh-out-loud punchlines that’ll have you hooked from start to finish. _Winner of The Skinny/Fest __Next Big Thing Award
JACK BROOKMYRE - is Scottish comedy’s up-and-coming impressionist, known for his impeccable accents and voices, as well as his blend of absurd and observational comedy.
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