COMEDY

Mark Watson Presents Fresh For the Fringe

Curated by Mark Watson (Taskmaster), Fresh For the Fringe invites you to catch the most exciting shows of 2025 before they head to the Edinburgh Fringe.

Get ready for a full day of side-splitting laughter, theatrical surprises, and comic brilliance. Six unique performers, previewing their latest shows — all hosted by the brilliantly funny Mark Watson (yes, that Mark Watson from the telly). From high-energy clowning and theatrical storytelling to razor-sharp stand-up- it's a full spectrum of funny. Each act brings something wildly different, exciting, and unforgettable to the stage.

This isn’t just a comedy show — it’s a full-day celebration of everything exciting happening in live comedy right now. Clear your calendar, and get ready to laugh all day long!

Join us for the whole day with an All Day Pass:

Do the marathon with our MC Mark Watson!
Six wildly different shows
Come and go as you like — or stay for the whole wild ride
Great Value for money

We'll see you there!

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1pm Amelia Hamilton

2:30pm Mary O'Connell

4pm Richard Hardisty

5:30pm James Trickey

7pm Lachlan Werner

8:30pm Lucy Pearman

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Date:

Saturday, June 28, 2025

Time:

Shows throughout the day

Running Time:

55 minutes per show

Tickets:

£10/£12 Standard, £8 Concession, ALL DAY PASS £35

Age restriction:

16+

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Director:

Performer:

Content warning:

Mark Watson MC: strong language. Amelia Hamilton: strong language. Mary O'Connell: strong language. Richard Hardisty: Mentions of mental health. Drugs. Self harm. James Trickey: strong language. Lachlan Werner: mature themes, strong language, audience interaction. Lucy Pearman: mature themes, strong language, audience interaction.

COVID-19 Safety
We encourage patrons to wear a mask while moving around the building and when seated in the theatre.
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Seating is not socially distanced. The theatre is ventilated before and after every performance with regular and thorough cleaning of touch points. Hand sanitiser and face masks are available onsite.

Access
We regret that our theatre is up a flight of stairs with no wheelchair access available.