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TV Presenter Donald McGinty sets sail with his award-nominated show (Best Poster Design, Brighton Fringe 2024). He'll share his TV mishaps and how he got over his fear of the sea after all those people drowned. There's an earnest bit about the environment, a vaguely satisfying dramatic arc and a very niche reference to the TV show Neighbours. With jokes about the seaside, seagulls and c-list celebrities, it's a light-hearted, light entertainment show that's surprisingly dark for its time slot. 'McGinty proves an affable captain of this enjoyable pleasure cruise' (Chortle.co.uk).
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Going Coastal with Donald McGinty is by The Totally Improvised Company, listed under Comedy in the Fringe programme. It plays at Laughing Horse @ City Cafe, 19 Blair Street, EH1 1QR, 6 August to 16 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 16+. Tickets are £2.50. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes, Strong language and Audience participation.