Lorraine Hoodless / PBH's Free Fringe Lorraine has conformed, fit in and been a good girl. Kind of... it's only when she got a puppy dog, she realised what it is to be conditioned by society. Wildcard Amused Moose New Comedian 2020. Semi-finalist British Comedian of the Year 2021. Reviews for DINK 2024: 'She’s effortlessly engaging, her bright personality oozes energy... A slick and well-structured show... Lorraine is an accomplished storyteller, and the show is a joy' \*\*\*\* (AYoungishPerspective.co.uk). 'Finding the funny wherever she goes... Fertile imagination, funny, clever writing and endearing persona to keep her audience well entertained' \*\*\*\* (One4Review.co.uk). Strong language/swearing

Emily Davis / PBH's Free Fringe Blodwen navigates the highs and lows of 9-5 living and starts to plot her escape. Full of witty musical numbers that affectionately hold a mirror up to the joys and mundanity of the working world, this show is a must-see for anyone who has ever worked in an office. You might not expect Blodwen to end up where she does, but you’ll cheer her along every step of the way. Charming, funny and irreverent, after an hour with Blodwen you’ll walk away grinning and feeling like you’ve made a friend for life. None

Ed Mulvey / PBH's Free Fringe As the beer belly two fists itself out of control, Ed Mulvey faces his greatest challenge: maintaining a slender frame with distinctive podge attached throughout this year's festivals. But what is Ed pregnant with? Congratulations, it's an hour of irrelevant social commentary and dick jokes. Described as having 'well-spoken awkward charm' (Entertainment-Now.com) and a 'first-rate joke writer' (Scotsman), Ed will delight and upset with an evening of tummy-thumpingly good stand-up. Next wave feminist nerd comedy from the Elon Musk of emotions. Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Sharon Em / PBH's Free Fringe Sharon could have had functioning relationships, probably. But with hindsight and crucial wisdom shared by her mother, at age 30, she finds out exactly why the odds were so stacked against her. Throw a medical misdiagnosis (her mother's), a kidnapping (hers) and a fantasy movie produced by Ryanair into the mix and reality starts to get real. I Know a Guy, nominated for Best Debut (ISH/Jones Award) at Edinburgh Fringe 2024, takes a fun and light-hearted look at the things which define us and the darker stuff we would rather ignore. None Age category: 16+

Caitriona Dowden / PBH's Free Fringe Caitriona spends most of her time worrying about the future and studying our medieval past. Can she learn to live in the moment? Following her double award-nominated debut, she returns to the Fringe with a feel-good show about apocalyptic dread (and the 1518 dancing plague). Chortle Awards Best Newcomer nominee 2025. ‘A unique voice in UK comedy... a highly promising, distinct talent’ (Scotsman). ‘Blissfully esoteric’ (Fest). 'Medieval nuns get more mentions than you'll find in an average episode of Live at the Apollo' (Chortle.co.uk). Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Ali Brice / PBH's Free Fringe After an enforced sabbatical, Eric Meat is back at the office he calls home. Between water cooler gossip, trips to Honkers (everyone's favourite post-work pub) and a looming appraisal, his loyalty faces its final test. Hilarious, heartfelt and absurd, it's a story of loyalty, nostalgia and knowing when to let go. How can you come back if you never leave? Best Show Nominee Comedians' Choice Awards 2022. 'Ali Brice is funny... a master of the absurd' \*\*\*\* (List). 'Comic genius' \*\*\*\* (Skinny). 'Side-splittingly comical' \*\*\*\*\* (TheUpcoming.co.uk). 'Hilarious, unique... surprisingly moving' \*\*\*\* (Chortle.co.uk). Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Roger O'Sullivan Is it possible to usurp a rural patriarch? To defeat him in a Tekken style tournament? To overcome trauma through multimedia comedy and 90s nostalgia? Join BBC New Comedy Awards nominee Roger O’Sullivan as he finds out. A nostalgic trip through 90s video games, optical illusions and of tales of rural Ireland. Find him on the internet @rogerocomedy. 'A comedic mind with huge potential' (Irish Examiner). 'He will make you think' (Scotsman). Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Alex Mason / PBH's Free Fringe Join Alex Mason (Komedia Best New Comedian Finalist 2024, Chortle Student Comedy Finalist 2022), in a work-in-progress of her highly anticipated debut show about trying to live out her own personal romcom. An interactive multimedia show all about navigating neurodiversity, awkward meet-cutes and the chaos of trying to become the main character in her own story. 'Thoroughly engaging... enjoyably loose' (Chortle.co.uk). 'Interesting' (BeyondTheJoke.co.uk). More information Audience participation from those willing, material relating to personal eating disorder. Age category: 16+

That 21st Dimension / PBH's Free Fringe Warning: Crimes may be committed, lives may be changed and laughs will be obtained in this mixed-bill stand-up show like nothing you’ve ever seen before... No seriously, like nothing you’ve ever seen before. If you have seen something like this, we don't believe you and will not refund your free tickets. Most of these comedians will probably be forcefully detained due to insanity afterwards, so come see em while they’re still around. These absolute nut jobs will be competing for 23 whole pounds... Woah! Almost enough to buy a beer in Edinburgh. Audience participation, Strong language/swearing

Mychelle Colleary / PBH's Free Fringe Come revel in the oversized aspirations of this genre-bending musical head-smash, a jazz-tinged autobiographical one-woman show recounting undiagnosed traumatic brain injury, too many prescribed drugs and a dearth of available therapeutic alternatives. A self-depreciating triumph of obstinately hacking the system, despite loss of self-worth, when society is telling you to just get over it. Original songs by Colleary alongside classics by Sondheim, Chaplin and Strayhorn. 'She’s a little cracked; her quirky sensibility brought a fresh perspective to familiar songs and took us down new roads that led to deliciously unfamiliar tunes... Smart, sassy and entirely entertaining' (TheaterMania.com). None Age category: 16+

Mark Saltveit / PBH's Free Fringe What does Taoism – the ancient, mischievous and subversive philosophy – look like in modern Western life? Rule one: Words fail, humor rules. None

Freya McGhee / PBH's Free Fringe With a background in STEM, Freya blends science, comedy and dating into one unforgettable experiment. Join her as she tests out new material, from the chemistry of attraction to the mechanics of mixed signals. Her sold-out performances in London and at the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe with Comedians in STEM help her test whether her dating hypothesis holds up. 'Funny, inventive, and naive enough to think a quote from me will shift tickets' (Rhys James, as seen on Live at the Apollo). Audience participation Age category: 16+

Lissi Field for Still Got It / PBH's Free Fringe Old and bold! We are Still Got It. A group of comedians with lots of life experience. Join Lissi Field as she celebrates 70 years, from being meek and shy to achieving a joyful state of oldness and boldness! With talk about the joy of travel, relationships, families, festivals and, of course, the latest technology! She’s beating a drum for enjoying our world in all its craziness. With help from fellow comedians, enjoy jokes, stories and laughs with a side order of chocolates. It’s a show for audiences of all ages. None

Stacey Edwards and Kat Darling / PBH's Free Fringe Two friends, both alike in dignity, which is to say they’re really trying, ok? Despite growing up on opposite sides of the world, Stacey (West End New Act Finalist) and Kat (Dabbers Comedy Caller Finalist) share some alarming similarities. Outwardly adult, inwardly pure chaos, join them for an hour of trying to figure out their lives through jokes. Audience participation, Strong language/swearing

Rob Duncan / PBH's Free Fringe In 2024, Rob Duncan was named Printer of the Year. After 15 years in the industry, he was finally recognised as a pioneer in his field. An hour of printing. 'Brilliantly, hilariously stupid' (Frankie Boyle). 'Extraordinary' \*\*\*\* (Scotsman). 'Frigging maverick' \*\*\*\*\* (ThreeWeeks). Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Matthew Mckew / PBH's Free Fringe Recipient of countless \*\*\*\*\* (exactly 14) reviews from audiences during a near sold-out run last year, this refreshed and extended show promises relatable humour mixed with silver linings. Join Matthew on a self-deprecating but uplifting journey from severe head injury to working various part-time jobs and discovering a new identity – or not. Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Purple Wave / Edith Alibec / PBH's Free Fringe This show contains: zero sandwiches, one (aspiring) clown, 78 attempts at meaning, and at least three feelings I can’t name but will perform anyway. As I was walking home one day at the Fringe last year, I had this image of The Void. This gnawing emptiness inside of me that I try to fill with everything possible, but that doesn’t seem to go away no matter what I do. This Fringe, I’m back with The Void, trying to fill it up with your help because I can’t seem to manage on my own. Audience participation