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Following last year's sell-out run, the critically acclaimed cult hit show returns. Together with his audience, veteran improviser Elms builds a comedy mind palace before your very eyes. 'David's very clever. He's made a show that's funny, original and different every time' (Tim Key). 'A lesson in the transcendent power of collective imagining' **** (Guardian). 'A strikingly impressive feat of memory, world-building and forging of communal purpose' **** (List). 'A real triumph of the human imagination' **** (Skinny). 'One of the most original and artistic comedy shows on the fringe' ****…
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. David Elms Describes a Room is by Celia Dugua and Berk's Nest in association with PBJ, listed under Comedy in the Fringe programme. It plays at Pleasance Courtyard, 60 Pleasance, EH8 9TJ, 5 August to 30 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 12+. Tickets from £10. Content warnings: Audience participation.