Crack Comedy presents a season of Edinburgh Festival Fringe previews. A range of the best comedians in the UK as they prepare brand new shows for the festival.
These are Work-In-Progress shows where a selection of brilliant comics will be testing, creating and honing their craft. It's a great chance to have an up-close look at the comedy process and to have a great laugh doing so.
Each night features two acts doing 50 minute long shows.
Michael Shafar
After selling out his 2023 season, your favourite Jewish Australian with one testicle, Michael Shafar, is back at the Fringe to prove why, according to his own oncologist, he was "well worth the chemo."
You might know Michael from his comedy specials "(A)LIVE" on Amazon Prime or "Alright Next Joke" on YouTube. Alternatively, you might be one of the 100,000+ people who follow him online or the 80+ million people who have seen his viral videos and stand up clips.
Since moving to the London in 2023, Michael has already making a name for himself for his dark, boundary-pushing comedy.
"An intelligent sense of humour with a wildly inventive, darkly comic imagination." ★★★★★ - The Edinburgh Reporter (2023)
Dane Buckley
Finalist for BBC New Comedy Awards, British Comedian of the Year and The Sean Lock Comedy Awards. Pleasance Reserve alumni. Co-host of the top ten podcast Welcome To Hell.
'Slick and personable' (Chortle.co.uk).
The world's only Irish, Indian, gay comedian (probably) delivers his debut stand-up hour about Irish mammies, Indian grannies and his archenemy: the parish priest. Expect cheeky, camp mischief and an ode to butter.
As seen on Channel 4's 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, BBC One and Comedy Central. Tour Support for Josh Widdicombe, Tom Allen, Joanne McNally and Rosie Jones.
Doors from 7pm
Iconic speakeasy Ram Jam Records is hidden away behind the award winning Smok’d pub at The Grey Horse Kingston (and yes we serve all their award winning food and drink).
If you would like to book a table (for dining only) please contact the venue at greyhorse@smokd.co.uk and specify you would like to be seated in Ram Jam Records or choose this option when making your online booking.