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Best Newcomer nominee 2022. ***** (Telegraph, for Fixed). ****½ (Chortle, for Fixed). New York comedian Emily Wilson brings a brand-new hour of stand-up and original songs in a desperate attempt for a reprieve from her dying country (the United States of America, if that wasn't clear).
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Emily Wilson: Escape from America is by Emily Wilson, listed under Comedy in the Fringe programme. It plays at Pleasance Dome, 1 Bristo Square, EH8 9AL, 11 August to 18 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 16+. Tickets from £12. Content warnings: Strong language.