In Conversation with... John Davidson

Edinburgh 2026

John Davidson, the Scottish Tourette’s syndrome activist and real-life inspiration for I Swear offers an extraordinary insight into what it is like to live with a severe form of Tourette's Syndrome.

This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. In Conversation with... John Davidson is by Carnation Productions, listed under Spoken Word in the Fringe programme. It plays at The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4, 28 York Place, EH1 3EP, 9 August.

The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 12+. Tickets are £15. Content warnings: Strong language.