Edinburgh Fringe Comedy Previews 2026: Catch two excellent stand-up comedians performing brand new material each night – presented by Chuckle Busters
An eight-week mini-season of fantastic comedy as stand-up stars premier their latest shows before they head to the largest arts festival in the world, Edinburgh Fringe! Be the first to catch these shows before they go on to comedy glory! Each night will feature two full length performances from some of the best comedians in the country.
Pierre Novellie
Observational nerd comedy from Pierre Novellie before bedtime. Come and see – it might be years before he wakes up!
“Master of traditional stand-up.”
Guardian
“Glorious.”
Times
“Superbly crafted.”
Scotsman
Kate Dolan
Rapid fire, high energy, off kilter. This is stand-up comedy but different. Join award-winning comic Kate Dolan for her brand-new hour of absurdist stand-up. Trout unspools the idea that in 2026 being a fish in the river might be nicer than a woman on land. Expect a loud woman on stage being loud. Directed by Emma Holland.
“Irrepressibly funny… Reminiscent of Jim Carrey.”
★★★★ The Scotsman
“Her performance screams star quality.”
★★★★ Chortle
“A phenomenal emerging comic.”
★★★★ The List
“There’s plenty of comedy about that calls itself ‘weird’:, but this might just fit the bill.”
★★★★ Fest Mag
Winner – Golden Gibbo 2025 Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Winner – Breakthrough Act 2025 Skinny x Fest Awards
Winner – Emerging Artist Award 2024 Adelaide Fringe 2024
Nominee – Best Show ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2025 (Longlist)
