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Tom Mayhew (from BBC Radio 4's Benefit Scum) presents a WIP show about being a shy, awkward white boy who loved rap music and idolised 50 Cent. He got poor, but he's still tryin'. 'Authentic material we can relate to: funny, sharp, intelligent, meaningful and pleasing. Mayhew is a voice that needs to be heard’ **** (Chortle.co.uk). ‘The hour is studded with delightful little one liners. Genuine, powerful, political stuff. These are four stars for a voice that should be heard more, for comedy shining a light on some grim, unjust places’ **** (Scotsman).
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Destroy Capitalism or Die Tryin' (WIP) is by Tom Mayhew, listed under Comedy in the Fringe programme. It plays at Hoots @ Nicolson Square, 25 Nicolson Square and Nicolson Square Gardens, EH8 9BX, 7 August to 31 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 14+. Tickets are £5. Content warnings: Strong language.