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What does it take to become a legend? Fuelled by pork scratchings and a lust for glory, 2025's So You Think You're Funny? winner Madeleine Brettingham presents her highly anticipated debut hour of stand-up, exploring what growing up in a world of booze-soaked bad behaviour taught her about how man becomes myth. Praised for her 'distinctive worldview' (Chortle.co.uk), 'tight and gag-packed writing' (Bruce Dessau), and 'knack for blending offbeat observations with pacey, unexpected punchlines' (List). 'One of the best joke writers in comedy today.' (Frankie Boyle).
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Madeleine Brettingham: Legend is by Gilded Balloon, listed under Comedy in the Fringe programme. It plays at Gilded Balloon Teviot, Teviot, EH8 9AJ, 5 August to 31 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 16+. Tickets from £9. Content warnings: Scenes of a sexual nature.