An independent app. Not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society. Listings data courtesy of the Edinburgh Festivals Listings API.
Calling all bibliophiles! Ben Pope is a bookseller and a comedian. This is his book club! Here's how it works: Ben picks a book. You read it* and so do his two hilarious comedian guests. Then: discuss. Three different books in three days! *You don't have to read it to enjoy the show! But it helps! **** (Scotsman). **** (Evening Standard). **** (Telegraph). Please see AssemblyFestival.com for reading list.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Ben's Book Club is by Mirador Talent Group, listed under Comedy in the Fringe programme. It plays at Assembly George Square Studios, George Square, EH8 9LH, 17 August to 19 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 14+. Tickets are £17. Content warnings: Audience participation.