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PBH Free Fringe • 3:45pm Daily • Leith
9–30 August (excluding Saturdays)
Free entry • Voluntary donation at the end

JOHN SMITH:
WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG?
(Pretty Much Everything)

Dark, original stand-up built around ordinary situations that spiral completely out of control. Relentless punchlines.

"Pick of the week...beautifully written jokes" – Guardian
"Genuinely funny" – Scotsman

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Walk-ups are welcome, but reserving a free seat is recommended.

ABOUT THE SHOW

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Geordie comedian John Smith takes ordinary situations and follows them to their absurd conclusions. From Girl Guides and Transit vans to extreme medical procedures and questionable life choices, expect strange worlds, escalating consequences, delivering a constant stream of big laughs.​

VENUE INFORMATION​​

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23 Commercial St, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6JA
0131 554 9999

CLIPS

Live clips will be added shortly.

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  • PBH's Free Fringe is now one of the largest producers at the Edinburgh Festival.

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