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What happens when the compulsion to avoid conflict at all costs collides with the messy realities of adult life? Loss of identity, marriage troubles, and a terrible misunderstanding in a Barcelona sex club, that's what. In his debut Edinburgh comedy hour, Barcelona-based Englishman, James Regal, explores what it means to know yourself when you've spent your life being whoever the room needs you to be. 'Sharp and playful' (Michelle Wolf). 'A corking tale…with a remarkable late twist' (British Comedy Guide). Dov's Best Jewish Joke of the Edinburgh Fringe 2024. 'Loose, raw, and genuinely funny.'
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. James Regal is a People Pleaser is by James Regal / Hoots Fringe, 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 18+. Tickets are £5. Content warnings: Strong language.