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Jesus and Buddha have a chance meeting in a bar called the Black Hole in the Wall and end up debating who has the best philosophy on life, in this co(s)mic drama dreamt up by stand-up comedian Raul Kohli (Edinburgh Fringe ISH Best Show Nominee 2024, Leicester Comedy Festival Best Show Nominee 2019). A must-see for anyone interested in theology and philosophy. Whatever you're expecting, it's not that. ***** (Guardian). 'Find the answers to life's big questions' (BBC Asian Network, Comic Sanskrit!). First week of the show will now be a work in progress.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Raul Kohli: Buddha vs Jesus is by Raul Kohli / A Comedy Brand, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at Hoots @ Nicolson Square, 25 Nicolson Square and Nicolson Square Gardens, EH8 9BX, 7 August to 30 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 16+. Tickets are £5. Content warnings: Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language and Strobe lighting.