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Cullen Me Softly is a brand-new hour of sharp, pitch-black one-liners from a comic who isn’t afraid to stare directly into the world’s uglier corners. From the rise of racism in the UK to global tensions, cultural absurdities and the chaos unfolding in places like America, the show digs into the darker side of modern life with a grin and a scalpel. Cullen also turns that same uncompromising lens on his own upbringing, picking apart the moments – both grim and ridiculous – that shaped him. No topic is too bleak, no punchline wasted.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Ryan Cullen: Cullen Me Softly is by Ryan Cullen, listed under Comedy in the Fringe programme. It plays at Monkey Barrel Comedy (Niddry Street), 51 Niddry Street, EH1 1LG, 3 August to 30 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 16+. Tickets from £6. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes, Strong language and Audience participation.