Abnormally Funny People

"Abnormally Funny People is a curated hour with a very high standard."
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Neurodiverse Review (Aug 2025)

For two decades Abnormally Funny People has been the Fringe show in which disabled comics can be as dark, political or daft as they want. Kate Copstick celebrates a groundbreaking revue with stars past and present
THE SCOTSMAN PREVIEW by Kate Copstick (Aug 2025)

LINE-UPS*

Fri 8 Aug
Expect the unexpected from this sensational comedy line-up:
HARRIET DYER: Unpredictable Fringe firecracker and winner of the 2024 Sean Lock Comedy Award. "Breathtakingly funny" – The Skinny
AARON SIMMONDS: Stand-up powerhouse known for his razor-sharp wit and award-winning shows Baby Steps and Hot Wheels, and for appearances on QI, The Russell Howard Hour and BBC documentaries. "A class act" – Chortle
STEVE DAY: Deaf comedy veteran and BBC Radio 4 favourite praised for his wit and storytelling. "Revelatory and very funny" – The Guardian
LIZ CARR: Silent Witness star and fierce disability rights campaigner with biting comedy chops. "Stand-up star of caustic observational humour" – The Guardian

Sat 9 Aug
This show features a wild mix of styles, stories and standout sets:
Juliette Burton: Award-winning writer-performer seen on BBC Radio 4 and ITV, known for her heartfelt storytelling. "Completely captivating" – Chortle
Aaron Simmonds: Stand-up powerhouse known for his razor-sharp wit and award-winning shows Baby Steps and Hot Wheels, and for appearances on QI, The Russell Howard Hour and BBC documentaries. "A class act" – Chortle
Steve Day: Deaf comedy veteran and BBC Radio 4 favourite praised for his wit and storytelling. "Revelatory and very funny" – The Guardian
Liz Carr: Silent Witness star and fierce disability rights campaigner with biting comedy chops. "Stand-up star of caustic observational humour" – The Guardian

Sun 10 Aug
Buckle up for smart, silly and seriously funny stand-up:
Juliette Burton: Award-winning comedian and writer with multiple sold-out EdFringe runs and international tours. As seen on BBC and ITV. "A force to be reckoned with. Educational and hilarious" ★★★★★ – Edinburgh Festivals Magazine
Aaron Simmonds: Stand-up powerhouse known for his razor-sharp wit and award-winning shows Baby Steps and Hot Wheels, and for appearances on QI, The Russell Howard Hour and BBC documentaries. "A class act" – Chortle
Steve Day: Deaf comedy veteran and BBC Radio 4 favourite praised for his wit and storytelling. "Revelatory and very funny" – The Guardian
Alex Mitchell: BGT 2024 finalist and fast-rising voice in neurodiverse stand-up comedy. "One of the most exciting new comics in the UK" – Chortle

Mon 11 Aug
No two shows are the same — meet today’s top-class line-up:
Juliette Burton: Award-winning comedian and writer with multiple sold-out EdFringe runs and international tours. As seen on BBC and ITV. "A force to be reckoned with. Educational and hilarious" ★★★★★ – Edinburgh Festivals Magazine
Ria Lina: Television regular from Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News for You, QI and Mock the Week. "Fearless, provocative, and very funny" – The Guardian
Steve Day: Deaf comedy veteran and BBC Radio 4 favourite praised for his wit and storytelling. "Revelatory and very funny" – The Guardian
Aaron Simmonds: Stand-up powerhouse known for his razor-sharp wit and award-winning shows Baby Steps and Hot Wheels, and for appearances on QI, The Russell Howard Hour and BBC documentaries. "A class act" – Chortle

Tue 12 Aug
This afternoon’s bill is jam-packed with top-tier talent:
Juliette Burton: Award-winning comedian and writer with multiple sold-out EdFringe runs and international tours. As seen on BBC and ITV. "A force to be reckoned with. Educational and hilarious" ★★★★★ – Edinburgh Festivals Magazine
Ria Lina: Television regular from Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News for You, QI and Mock the Week. "Fearless, provocative, and very funny" – The Guardian
Steve Day: Deaf comedy veteran and BBC Radio 4 favourite praised for his wit and storytelling. "Revelatory and very funny" – The Guardian
Aaron Simmonds: Stand-up powerhouse known for his razor-sharp wit and award-winning shows Baby Steps and Hot Wheels, and for appearances on QI, The Russell Howard Hour and BBC documentaries. "A class act" – Chortle

Wed 13 Aug
Edinburgh Fringe at its funniest — today’s guests include:
Juliette Burton: Award-winning comedian and writer with multiple sold-out EdFringe runs and international tours. As seen on BBC and ITV. "A force to be reckoned with. Educational and hilarious" ★★★★★ – Edinburgh Festivals Magazine
Steve Day: Deaf comedy veteran and BBC Radio 4 favourite praised for his wit and storytelling. "Revelatory and very funny" – The Guardian
Tanyalee Davis: Globally touring comic seen on Live at the Apollo and The John Bishop Show. "She is funny. Very funny… Think Joan Rivers with a motorised scooter" – Adelaide Fringe Review
Aaron Simmonds: Stand-up powerhouse known for his razor-sharp wit and award-winning shows Baby Steps and Hot Wheels, and for appearances on QI, The Russell Howard Hour and BBC documentaries. "A class act" – Chortle

Fri 15 Aug
Start your Fringe day right with this handpicked comedy foursome:
Juliette Burton: Award-winning comedian and writer with multiple sold-out EdFringe runs and international tours. As seen on BBC and ITV. "A force to be reckoned with. Educational and hilarious" ★★★★★ – Edinburgh Festivals Magazine
Don Biswas: Politically charged stand-up featured on BBC Asian Network and BBC Radio 4 Extra. "Smart, funny and fiercely political" – Chortle
Ria Lina: Television regular from Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News for You, QI and Mock the Week. "Fearless, provocative, and very funny" – The Guardian
Tanyalee Davis: Globally touring comic seen on Live at the Apollo and The John Bishop Show. "She is funny. Very funny… Think Joan Rivers with a motorised scooter" – Adelaide Fringe Review

Sat 16 Aug
Four comics. One stage. Unlimited laughs. Meet today’s performers:
Juliette Burton: Award-winning comedian and writer with multiple sold-out EdFringe runs and international tours. As seen on BBC and ITV. "A force to be reckoned with. Educational and hilarious" ★★★★★ – Edinburgh Festivals Magazine
Don Biswas: Politically charged stand-up featured on BBC Asian Network and BBC Radio 4 Extra. "Smart, funny and fiercely political" – Chortle
Ria Lina: Television regular from Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News for You, QI and Mock the Week. "Fearless, provocative, and very funny" – The Guardian
Tanyalee Davis: Globally touring comic seen on Live at the Apollo and The John Bishop Show. "She is funny. Very funny… Think Joan Rivers with a motorised scooter" – Adelaide Fringe Review

Sun 17 Aug
Smart, silly and sharply observed comedy from today's stars:
Lee Ridley (aka Lost Voice Guy): BGT winner and national comedy icon with appearances on The Royal Variety and Live at the Apollo. "Smart, subversive comedy with a huge heart" – The Guardian
Don Biswas: Politically charged stand-up featured on BBC Asian Network and BBC Radio 4 Extra. "Smart, funny and fiercely political" – Chortle
Ria Lina: Television regular from Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News for You, QI and Mock the Week. "Fearless, provocative, and very funny" – The Guardian
Tanyalee Davis: Globally touring comic seen on Live at the Apollo and The John Bishop Show. "She is funny. Very funny… Think Joan Rivers with a motorised scooter" – Adelaide Fringe Review

Mon 18 Aug
High-energy, high-impact comedy from a killer line-up today:
Lee Ridley (aka Lost Voice Guy): BGT winner and national comedy icon with appearances on The Royal Variety and Live at the Apollo. "Smart, subversive comedy with a huge heart" – The Guardian
Don Biswas: Politically charged stand-up featured on BBC Asian Network and BBC Radio 4 Extra. "Smart, funny and fiercely political" – Chortle
Harriet Dyer: Unpredictable Fringe firecracker and winner of the 2024 Sean Lock Comedy Award. "Breathtakingly funny" – The Skinny
Tanyalee Davis: Globally touring comic seen on Live at the Apollo and The John Bishop Show. "She is funny. Very funny… Think Joan Rivers with a motorised scooter" – Adelaide Fringe Review

Tue 19 Aug
The Fringe delivers again with this outstanding show of four:
Lee Ridley (aka Lost Voice Guy): BGT winner and national comedy icon with appearances on The Royal Variety and Live at the Apollo. "Smart, subversive comedy with a huge heart" – The Guardian
Don Biswas: Politically charged stand-up featured on BBC Asian Network and BBC Radio 4 Extra. "Smart, funny and fiercely political" – Chortle
Harriet Dyer: Unpredictable Fringe firecracker and winner of the 2024 Sean Lock Comedy Award. "Breathtakingly funny" – The Skinny
Tanyalee Davis: Globally touring comic seen on Live at the Apollo and The John Bishop Show. "She is funny. Very funny… Think Joan Rivers with a motorised scooter" – Adelaide Fringe Review

Wed 20 Aug
This is what the buzz is all about — catch today’s line-up:
Lee Ridley (aka Lost Voice Guy): BGT winner and national comedy icon with appearances on The Royal Variety and Live at the Apollo. "Smart, subversive comedy with a huge heart" – The Guardian
Don Biswas: Politically charged stand-up featured on BBC Asian Network and BBC Radio 4 Extra. "Smart, funny and fiercely political" – Chortle
Harriet Dyer: Unpredictable Fringe firecracker and winner of the 2024 Sean Lock Comedy Award. "Breathtakingly funny" – The Skinny
Alex Mitchell: BGT 2024 finalist and fast-rising voice in neurodiverse stand-up comedy. "One of the most exciting new comics in the UK" – Chortle

Thu 21 Aug
Big laughs and bigger personalities in today's comedy hour:
Lee Ridley (aka Lost Voice Guy): BGT winner and national comedy icon with appearances on The Royal Variety and Live at the Apollo. "Smart, subversive comedy with a huge heart" – The Guardian
Don Biswas: Politically charged stand-up featured on BBC Asian Network and BBC Radio 4 Extra. "Smart, funny and fiercely political" – Chortle
Harriet Dyer: Unpredictable Fringe firecracker and winner of the 2024 Sean Lock Comedy Award. "Breathtakingly funny" – The Skinny
Alex Mitchell: BGT 2024 finalist and fast-rising voice in neurodiverse stand-up comedy. "One of the most exciting new comics in the UK" – Chortle

Fri 22 Aug
Today’s show is stacked with talent and ready to go:
Ria Lina: Television regular from Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News for You, QI and Mock the Week. "Fearless, provocative, and very funny" – The Guardian
Tanyalee Davis: Globally touring comic seen on Live at the Apollo and The John Bishop Show. "She is funny. Very funny… Think Joan Rivers with a motorised scooter" – Adelaide Fringe Review
Alex Mitchell: BGT 2024 finalist and fast-rising voice in neurodiverse stand-up comedy. "One of the most exciting new comics in the UK" – Chortle
TBC: Performer bio to be confirmed.

Sat 23 Aug
The stage is set for another unforgettable Fringe hour:
Ria Lina: Television regular from Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News for You, QI and Mock the Week. "Fearless, provocative, and very funny" – The Guardian
Tanyalee Davis: Globally touring comic seen on Live at the Apollo and The John Bishop Show. "She is funny. Very funny… Think Joan Rivers with a motorised scooter" – Adelaide Fringe Review
Alex Mitchell: BGT 2024 finalist and fast-rising voice in neurodiverse stand-up comedy. "One of the most exciting new comics in the UK" – Chortle
Juliette Burton: Award-winning comedian and writer with multiple sold-out EdFringe runs and international tours. As seen on BBC and ITV. "A force to be reckoned with. Educational and hilarious" ★★★★★ – Edinburgh Festivals Magazine

Sun 24 Aug
Fast-paced, funny, and fiercely entertaining — today’s line-up:
Ria Lina: Television regular from Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News for You, QI and Mock the Week. "Fearless, provocative, and very funny" – The Guardian
Tanyalee Davis: Globally touring comic seen on Live at the Apollo and The John Bishop Show. "She is funny. Very funny… Think Joan Rivers with a motorised scooter" – Adelaide Fringe Review
Alex Mitchell: BGT 2024 finalist and fast-rising voice in neurodiverse stand-up comedy. "One of the most exciting new comics in the UK" – Chortle
Juliette Burton: Award-winning comedian and writer with multiple sold-out EdFringe runs and international tours. As seen on BBC and ITV. "A force to be reckoned with. Educational and hilarious" ★★★★★ – Edinburgh Festivals Magazine

Mon 25 Aug
End the Fringe with a bang — today’s stellar line-up includes:
Tanyalee Davis: Globally touring comic seen on Live at the Apollo and The John Bishop Show. "She is funny. Very funny… Think Joan Rivers with a motorised scooter" – Adelaide Fringe Review
Alex Mitchell: BGT 2024 finalist and fast-rising voice in neurodiverse stand-up comedy. "One of the most exciting new comics in the UK" – Chortle
TBC: Performer bio to be confirmed.
TBC: Performer bio to be confirmed.

*due to the nature of this show, line-ups might change
 

ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES

Captioned Performance: 7th, 11th, 16th, 20th August, 16:50

Captioning Type: Open captions delivered by Claire Hill. Captions will be displayed on a unit.

Signed Performance: 5th, 13th, 23rd August, 16:50

BSL Interpreter: Karen Forbes

Signer Position: Stage Left

Accessible concessions available online. 

Relaxed Performances: All performances of Abnormally Funny People will be relaxed.

All relaxed performances at the Pleasance are designed to create a welcoming and inclusive environment. Audience members are free to move around, make noise, and sit wherever feels most comfortable. If you need to leave the space at any point during the show, you're more than welcome to re-enter when you're ready.

A note from the company:

If you are unable to attend one of our open captioned performances delivered by Claire Hill, we are happy to explore automated closed captioning with you on your phone for any other performance in the run. As you will know, automated captioning is always improving but not 100% accurate. Just let us know your preferred date via the Abnormally Funny People email below and we can try and work something out.

All shows can be audio described, just let us know by email or when you arrive if you’d like AD and we will tell the performers.

We welcome all people to our shows and will try to meet any access needs you have that are not covered above. If there are any further adjustments that will make coming to the show more comfortable please do get in touch. 

Our contact details are [email protected]. 

Sometimes we might not be able to help, but we’d rather try than not try at all.