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Kemah Bob: Miss Fortunate – Fringe Preview
As seen on Richard Osman’s House of Games, Comedy Central Live and Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club, and heard on all sorts of podcasts, Kemah Bob is bringing their debut stand-up show to the Fringe... and there are a fair few chances to catch the act in the capital first.
Next Door Records, July 18; thebushcomedyfestival.co.uk; Seven Dials Playhouse, July 22; Pleasance London, July 26; pleasance.co.uk
Josephine Lacey: Autism Mama
In this heartwarming stand-up show, Lacey talks about guiding her autistic child through puberty as a single mum. There is real buzz around this show, and high expectations that it will make a real splash on the Fringe.
Soho Theatre, July 18 to 24, Pleasance London July 25; sohotheatre.com
Chloe Petts: How You See Me, How You Don’t – Fringe Preview
After two sell-out runs, Petts is heading back to the Fringe with a show about internet trolls, old school bullies and her excellent relationship with her food tech teacher.
Pleasance London, July 18; pleasance.co.uk
Kiell Smith-Bynoe & Friends: Kool Story Bro
As part of the Bush Comedy Festival, Smith-Bynoe, star of Taskmaster and Ghosts, presents his improvised comedy show, with a different celebrity guest each time. This magnetic performer’s great improv shows always prove a hit.
Bush Hall, July 18; thebushcomedyfestival.co.uk
Grace Campbell is on Heat
Campbell, the daughter of Alastair, has a new coming-of-age show about a bizarre turn of events after she got a dog. Her stand-up is always unwaveringly honest, and this show promises not only more of that, but also the performer “at her best: fiery and unhinged”.
Bush Hall, July 19; thebushcomedyfestival.co.uk
Amy Gledhill: Make Me Look Fit on the Poster (Work in Progress)
This Edinburgh Comedy Award and National Comedy Award nominee is staging a show about self-confidence, romance and bin bags. She will also appear later in the month at the Old King’s Head on a night that includes an Edinburgh preview from Chris Cantrell, the other half of her double act: The Delightful Sausage.
Bush Theatre, July 19; thebushcomedyfestival.co.uk; The Old King’s Head, July 29; wegottickets.com
Henry Rowley: Just Literally – Fringe Preview
The TikTok comedy sensation – he has 1.3 million followers – is breaking the internet according to one magazine, and now he’s looking to break Edinburgh with his debut show, comprised of fast-paced stand-up and character comedy. Catch him in the Pleasance before then.
Pleasance London, July 19 to 20; pleasance.co.uk
Amy Annette: Thick Skin – Fringe Preview
The comedian who has fans in Rose Matafeo and Aisling Bea is previewing her debut hour before she heads north of the border at various comedy clubs in London over the next few weeks.
Various dates in London from July 22 to 29
Rahul Subramanian: Who are You?
The Mumbai-based comedian returns to London ahead of making his fringe debut. For fans of his special Rahul Talks to People, this is a chance to see a rising global star in the flesh.
Soho Theatre, July 22 to 27; sohotheatre.com
Runi Talwar: Edinburgh Preview
The Indo-Kiwo-Ausso comedian, a writer for Have I Got News for You, is another comic taking his debut hour to Edinburgh. Catch the preview at the Bill Murray where he talks about moving to the other side of the world a month before a global pandemic, and looks at the idea of luck and fortune and being “just a little bit incredibly cursed”.
The Bill Murray, July 22; angelcomedy.co.uk
Celya AB: Of All People (Work in Progress)
The Live at the Apollo star tackles “beauty, money and the void” in her new show. The French stand-up, who is based in England, won the Best Newcomer Chortle Award in 2022.
Seven Dials Playhouse, July 24; sevendialsplayhouse.co.uk
Sarah Keyworth: Edinburgh Fringe Preview
Ahead of Keyworth’s show at the Fringe, they will appear in north London for one night.
The Bill Murray, July 24; angelcomedy.co.uk
Erika Ehler: Work in Progress
One of the most exciting young comedians on the circuit, comedy website Chortle once wrote, “If you think Frankie Boyle’s too soft, Ehler could be the comic for you.”
Omnibus Theatre, July 26; omnibus-clapham.org
Mel & Sam: High Pony – Fringe Preview
This brilliant comedy duo will be yanking audiences by the ponytails through a chaotic hour of musical sketches with original songs.
Pleasance London. July 26 to 27; pleasance.co.uk
Olga Koch: Comes from Money (Work in Progress) and Jordan Brookes: Fontanelle (Work in Progress)
The Omnibus is putting on a double night of Edinburgh comedy talent. First, Olga Koch, who has appeared on Mock the Week and QI, and then Jordan Brooks presenting “the usual mix of stand-up, clowning and utterly stupid ideas presented as if they mean anything”.
Omnibus Theatre, July 27; omnibus-clapham.org; Jordan Brookes will also be at Pleasance London on July 24; pleasance.co.uk
Sue Perkins: A Piece of Work in Progress
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The Bake Off and travel show veteran is trying out new material in Soho. Having no personal boundaries and being unable to concentrate on anything for more than five minutes means she has a lot of material for a show that contains swearing, sexual references and shameful scenarios.
Soho Theatre, August 5 to 10; sohotheatre.com
Urooj Ashfaq: It’s Funny to Me (Work in Progress)
Ashfaq won last year’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer, and has a new work-in-progress show that she’s taking back up to the festival called It’s Funny to Me. She will be honing it first in London at the Soho Theatre.
