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Funny, horrible and just a bit naughty, Ben Macpherson brings the perfect gateway to your Fringe afternoon back to Edinburgh, for its fourth year. Serious Nonsense is a free poetry show for all ages, packed with energetic rhymes, masterful storytelling and laugh-out-loud moments. Grab a seat and prepare to meet the awful adults, beastly brats and curious creatures from this verbal tour de force. If you liked Roald Dahl or Spike Milligan growing up, then this is the show for you. 'Full of humour and drive' (Michael Rosen). 'Ben Macpherson is a joy' (Caroline Bird).
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Serious Nonsense is by Ben Macpherson / PBH's Free Fringe, listed under Children's Shows in the Fringe programme. It plays at PBH's Free Fringe @ Greek Gyros Grill, 97 South Bridge, EH1 1HN, 8 August to 30 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 8+. Entry is free. Content warnings: Audience participation.