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Comedian and harpist Caitriona Dowden invites you into the world of traditional Irish music in this award-nominated show about family history, folklore and the ways that music can connect us with our heritage. Along the way, expect stories of medieval banquets, 21st-century pub sessions and altercations with Morris dancers. Leicester Comedy Festival Best New Show nominee 2026. Chortle Best Newcomer nominee 2025. Chortle Student Comedy Award Winner 2022. 'Irresistibly idiosyncratic' (TheWeeReview.com), 'Blissfully esoteric... a special talent' (Fest), 'Comedy that goes where no laughs have…
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Caitriona Dowden: Sesh Head is by Caitriona Dowden / PBH's Free Fringe, listed under Comedy in the Fringe programme. It plays at PBH's Free Fringe @ Carbon, 208 Cowgate, EH1 1NQ, 8 August to 30 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 16+. Entry is free. Content warnings: Audience participation.