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A mild-mannered Mandarin tutor by day, The Kev was a satirist in China. After writing two albums of Chinese-language songs and going viral, he decided that this wasn't edgy enough. He subsequently decided to beat the bland out of the British and Irish music scene. His work is characterised by a mix of bottomless cynicism and life-affirming silliness. Reviews confirm that this show will inspire tears of laughter because the material is hilarious, and tears of shame because you found the material hilarious.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Are Musical Comedians a Chinese Psyop? is by The Kev, listed under Music in the Fringe programme. It plays at theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall, Surgeons Quarter, Nicolson Street, EH8 9DW, 7 August to 15 August.
The show runs 50 minutes and is suitable for ages 18+. Tickets are £10. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes and Strong language.