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Work-in-progress show from ‘the pre-eminent comic political polemicist of our time’ **** (Guardian). The world's in chaos. Inequality is widening, autocracy is rising, political parties are collapsing. In these divided times, what this country desperately needs is Angry Humour from a Really Nice Guy. Nish Kumar – co-host of hit podcast Pod Save the UK, former host of axed BBC show The Mash Report, and one of Taskmaster’s greatest losers – is back with a formidable batch of passionate, progressive stand-up for the ages. ‘Roaringly funny’ **** (Times).
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Nish Kumar: Angry Humour From a Really Nice Guy (Work in Progress) is by Plosive Live in association with PBJ Management, listed under Comedy in the Fringe programme. It plays at Monkey Barrel Comedy, 9-12 Blair Street, EH1 1QR, 5 August to 30 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 14+. Tickets are £10. Content warnings: Strong language.