The best of theater in 2023 “The Brits have made the year’s funniest musical...Against the odds, the “Operation Mincemeat” gang has found its way to the big time.” Peter Marks, The Washington Post #1 2023 Theatre Show "Despite all that Hollywood firepower, my top pick...
*reviewers welcome at their own peril “His performance is a treat…the finest horror pastiche I can recall on the fringe since Garth Marenghi hit his spine-chilling peak” ★★★★ Brian Logan, The Guardian “a one-man performance masterclass… Doherty’s an energetic...
Critical Praise For Bog Witch, So Far “haunting and hilarious… This is a climate reckoning of both cosmic and quotidian proportions – and a theatrical time capsule of the way we live now.” ★★★★ Chris Wiegand, The Guardian "Laced with a sense of primeval...
"Shows like this are the epitome of the Fringe. A blissful 60 minutes of silliness." ★★★★★ Jo Caruana, Broadway World "A pitch-perfect homage to classic TV that's a must see." ★★★★★ AJ Clay, Lothian Life 20th May 2026 - Rising comedy sketch star and online...
“An improvised hip-hop masterpiece” ★★★★★ Emily Phillips, Voice Magazine “Endlessly impressive and unbelievably quick-witted, MC Hammersmith may be the most talented man at the Fringe. If you’re going to see just one show… Make it this one” ★★★★★ Elodie Marriott,...
The BBC will mark a major comedy milestone with a special documentary celebrating 20 years of Not Going Out, the hit studio sitcom created, co‑written by and starring Lee Mack. Not Going Out is the longest‑running British sitcom currently on air, with 106 episodes...
The BBC has commissioned Opening Up, a new comedy created and written by Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Amy Gledhill (Alma’s Not Normal, Run Away, Taskmaster) and RTS Award nominated writer Nic Sampson (Starstruck). The six-part series will be made by Avalon for BBC...
“It’s not just the best musical I’ve ever seen; it’s the most rewarding theatrical experience I’ve ever had” Taffy Brodesser-Akner, The New York Times “One of British theatre’s great success stories and is packing out theatres in the West End and on Broadway… both...
Acclaimed performance artist Bryony Kimmings returns after seven years, as Flo & Joan reprise their smash-hit One Man Musical and new musical The Real Kyle McCarren makes its Fringe debut 6th May 2026 - Avalon (Operation Mincemeat, Jerry Springer: The...
WITH THE FINAL CHANCE TO SEE THEIR HIT SHOW “Britain’s funniest band” The Guardian Unruly, ridiculous, and surprisingly satisfying, the six-headed comedy band The Horne Section have announced that they will film their latest show ‘The Horne Section’s Hit Show’ for a...
Avalon have revealed a second wave of artists on their promoted line-up who are performing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, joining their existing 2026 line-up. The brand new artists included on their exciting roster are: the latest work in progress shows from comedy...
