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Half stand-up show, half play, Laughing Matters follows Chris, an up-and-coming comedian forced to throw out his material following the tragic loss of his girlfriend. As the audience watches his grief reshape both his life and his comedy set, he must figure out how to be funny, and how to live, without her. Fresh from successful London runs, Alec Watson's 'laugh out loud funny' (TheReviewsHub.com) solo show lays bare the complex and deeply personal relationship between a comedian, their material and their life. A bittersweet exploration of grief, creativity and starting again from a blank…
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Laughing Matters is by Catalytic Productions, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at Greenside @ Riddles Court, 322 Lawnmarket, EH1 2PG, 17 August to 29 August.
The show runs 50 minutes and is suitable for ages 16+. Tickets are £15. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes and Strong language.