TWO TEAMS. ONE WINNER. NO SCRIPT. Back for its 19th year at the Fringe, ComedySportz is an award-winning competitive comedy show for everyone. Don't miss the festival's funniest family friendly fixture as teams go for gold with quick-witted gags and games. It's an hour of fast-paced, feelgood fun with a referee on hand to ensure a good clean match. The players have sharpened their wits and ironed their kits. Who wins? YOU decide!

WINNER - BEST ALTERNATIVE ACT North West Comedy Awards 2022

NOMINATED - BEST KIDS SHOW Leicester Comedy Festival 2025

"Very, Very, Very Funny" ★★★★★ Mix Up Theatre

"Brilliantly funny show. Gags and games galore." ★★★★ The Derek Awards

"It’s a lively, interactive hour of fun – a feel-good Fringe pick that celebrates the joy of improvisation." ★★★★ Theatre Weekly

"Skilled and funny with a remarkable ability to think on their feet." ★★★★ Three Weeks

"Everyone needs to see one of these shows at least once in their lives... Interactivity, laughter, creativity with wit and comedy are the main ingredients of these shows." FringeReview.co.uk

August 11, 2025    Theatre Weekly

Edinburgh Fringe Review: ComedySportz at Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters

ComedySportz is a fast-paced, family-friendly show where two teams of comics go head-to-head in a battle of improvised wit. Hosted at The Three Sisters, the show invites children and adults alike to shout out suggestions and steer the course of the comedy, making every performance entirely unique. Imagine Whose Line Is It Anyway? for children, but with a fun, competitive twist – complete with a referee, red and blue teams, and plenty of audience participation.

It’s a clever concept that thrives on chaos and spontaneity, and the performers clearly give it their all.

Where ComedySportz gets extra credit is in its ability to entertain across generations. Parents were laughing out loud just as heartily as their children, thanks to the sharp wit and creativity of the cast. The emcee does well to maintain a high energy level and keeps the momentum going, even when certain scenes lagged.

Particularly delightful are the moments when young audience members are invited on stage. In one scene, a child volunteer became the unexpected star of the show, with the comics skilfully shaping the scene so the child had a meaningful role that made them feel like a hero while drawing big laughs from the crowd. It’s a testament to the performers’ experience and empathy that these moments never feel forced or awkward.

As with all unscripted theatre, the quality of this show varies moment to moment. There were brilliant flashes of hilarity – particularly when the audience suggestions were wild and inventive – but also occasional dips where the humour didn’t quite land, or the energy faltered. Much rides on the crowd of the day, so any show like this is something of a comedic lucky dip.

While billed as a children’s show, ComedySportz is best suited to those aged around eight and over, who will appreciate the wordplay and follow the rapid-fire shifts in scene and character. For that age group and their families, it’s a lively, interactive hour of fun – a feel-good Fringe pick that celebrates the joy of improvisation. Click Here For Review