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Small talk is easily the most woefully misunderstood phenomenon. As the glue that keeps us together, it deserves more than it gets. I will give it everything I have. This is my ministry. Star of SNL UK. Winner of Best Newcomer at the 2025 Edinburgh Comedy Awards. Winner of NextUp’s Biggest Award in Comedy 2025. 'Her command, the confidence in her delivery and how she makes the whole room her own, is quite something' **** (Guardian). 'A mercurial talent... it takes your breath away' **** (Scotsman). 'Startlingly original' ***** (Chortle.co.uk). **** (Fest).
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Ayoade Bamgboye: Small Talk (WIP + Q&A) is by Berk's Nest in association with PARKAS at Independent Talent, listed under Comedy in the Fringe programme. It plays at Monkey Barrel Comedy, 9-12 Blair Street, EH1 1QR, 16 August to 20 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 16+. Tickets are £10. Content warnings: Strong language.