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When he found out his younger brother had just committed suicide, Aditya had the same first thought we all do: how do I write a joke about this? Recounting his story in both hilarious and heart-wrenching detail, Aditya Mayya Pretends to Be Sad is an hour-long exploration of being earnest from someone allergic to sincerity. A tragicomic solo show for people who've seen a thousand tragicomic solo shows, this is an hour that both celebrates and satirizes the Fringe staple that we all know and love.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Aditya Mayya Pretends to Be Sad is by Aditya Mayya, listed under Comedy in the Fringe programme. It plays at Just The Tonic at The Hive, 15-17 Niddry St, EH1 1LG, 6 August to 30 August.
The show runs 55 minutes and is suitable for ages 14+. Tickets are £9. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes.