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Archaeology for perverts. An excavation of the soul. Also, some actual old things: castles... pottery... your mum. A spiky, filthy, uplifting hour of stand-up by Jacob Hatton about dark times, old and new featuring cats, fascism, the Romans and MILFs. A show that will, this Fringe, be your Roman Empire whether you like it or not. No truth will be left unburied. 'Proper gags' (Chortle.co.uk). Brilliantly British humour' (EdfringeReview.com). Hastings Fringe Best Newcomer nominee.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Jacob Hatton: Ruins is by Jacob Hatton, 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 30 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 16+. Tickets are £5. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes and Strong language.