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'The fastest freestyle I have ever seen in my life, ever' (Simon Cowell). 'A lyrical and grammatical genius' **** (FringeFeed.com.au). RapGPT: the future of freestyle comedy – AI vs ADHD vs you. What happens when artificial intelligence goes head-to-head with human hyperfocus? Acclaimed Australian freestyler, Stian Macshane, takes on a custom built AI controlled entirely by the audience in a fully improvised rap challenge. Expect lightning-fast rhymes, unpredictable challenges and spontaneous comedy. Every beat, bar and punchline is created live in a chaotic clash of instinct versus algorithm…
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. RapGPT: Macshane is by Stian Macshane, listed under Comedy in the Fringe programme. It plays at Hoots @ The Apex, 31-35 Grassmarket, EH1 2HS, 7 August to 30 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 16+. Tickets are £8. Content warnings: Audience participation.