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An hour of mostly stand-up aiming to explore what I do or don't have in common with the mighty Octopus. These may include: multitasking, sexually aggressive females, a vigilant mother, mating for life, the ability to squeeze through even the tiniest gaps, a brain of many parts, delicious (but chewy), ability to completely change appearance, squirting ink from a gland near the anus and popular with the Spanish. Probably. **** (Chortle.co.uk) **** (Entertainment-Focus.com). **** (TheWeeReview.com). 'Rubs off onto everybody around her' **** (FunnyWomen.com).
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Octopus is by Louise Leigh, listed under Comedy in the Fringe programme. It plays at Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street), DoubleTree by Hilton, EH3 9AF, 7 August to 30 August.
The show runs 55 minutes and is suitable for ages 14+. Tickets are £10. Content warnings: Strong language and Audience participation.