The very best comedians selected from across the Fringe with a different top-notch comedy line-up at every show.

It's the absolute best way to see a great Fringe comedy smorgasbord, with line-ups selected from shows and venues all around the Fringe and the international comedy circuit... And you can Pay What You Can to watch!

International festival sell-out shows 2004-2026.

'Cracking comedy selection' ★★★★★ (Cream of the Fringe).

'A great night out' ★★★★★ (SouthWestLive.co.uk).

'A fantastic night of comedy'

★★★★ (ThreeWeeks).

★★★★ (List).

★★★★ (BroadwayBaby.com).

★★★★ (Student).

★★★★ (Herald Sun).

★★★★ (TheArgus.co.uk).

September 2, 2026   International Times

If you’re not committed to seeing a single comedian perform, then compilation shows are the best. I admit that they can be hit or miss, as was the case during my visit to the Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe at The Counting House. Thankfully the good outweighed the bad, and I have a few comedians to highlight.

The host of the show is Liverpool comedian Kyle Legacy, and it must be said that he was the perfect compere. With his ginger wily afro, and beaming smile, Legacy owns the room from the start. He quickly fires off musings about members of the audience, the performance space, and the news of the day. My only disappointment was that we weren’t afforded more set time with Legacy.

Another stand out for me was Estonian comedian, Aleksandr Popov. This burly, bearded, comic is a teacher by day, and bouncer by night. His set draws from his Fringe show, Tacky Teacher. Popov relates very funny stories from his years as a teacher and lecturer. As someone who comes from a family chock full of teachers, I found his material extremely funny, as did the entire audience.

My final stand out on this evening was comedian James Regal. His set is based on his Fringe show, James Regal is a People Pleaser. From the start, Regal presents himself as a bit of a self-deprecating, Jewish, comedian. What follows are musings about his dating life, social awkwardness, and avoiding confrontation at all costs. “I joined a dating app that’s just for Jews. It’s the only one in the world where it’s compulsory to send a dick pic.”

These compilation shows are great for those who like a variety of comedy styles. With thousands of stand-up comedies to choose from at the Fringe, it’s a great way to see several comedians without having to decipher the overly abundant Fringe book. Click Here For Article

August 23, 2026    The Student

The Fringe can at times be overfacing, and with so many incredible comedy acts, it’s difficult to know what to book, and whether you’ll enjoy it. The Laughing Horse Pick of The Fringe is essentially a try before you buy of some of the best comedy acts of the festival, giving you a 10-minute taster session of five acts. It’s a fantastic and fun way to get a feel for the comedy scene.

The night kicked off with emcee Dave Chawner who expertly warmed the crowd up and established an open, fun atmosphere which carried throughout the show. Chawner introduced each act with short interludes of his own comedy, which kept the energy high and made for a great crowd.

The first two acts, Australia’s Ty Gray and Canada’s David Tsonos, shared similar themes about cultural differences that they shared with the UK and with their respective partners. This is always a risk of having multiple comedians perform, however these similarities did not detract from their sets which both kept the crowd laughing.

Steph DePrez followed, an American opera singer whose act consisted of her performing Italian opera and then translating it into a ‘valley girl’ American accent. Although simple in concept, this act was hilarious and her vocals were simply stunning.

For me it was the final two acts that stole the show. Hasan Al-Habib’s crowd work was hysterical, his set about his Iraqi-Muslim background was delivered at a fast pace with jokes consistently hitting. Finally, ‘Silky’ was easily the funniest act of the night for me. He arrived on stage with acoustic guitar in hand and performed an improvised song about audience members which was not only hugely impressive but hilarious.

I can’t guarantee that every Pick of The Fringe show will have such a strong line-up as this one, but if you are looking for a quick sample of the comedy that the fringe has to offer, this is the fun, fast paced, and varied show for you. Click Here For Review