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A unique show where the UK's most thoughtful and funny stand-up comedians perform sets on philosophical themes or with philosophical questions. 'An ingenious concept' (BingeFringe.com). Hosted by former philosophy teacher Alex Farrow, 'An intelligent new star' (Comedy.co.uk). As philosopher Montaigne said, 'our life consists partly in madness, partly in wisdom, whoever writes about it merely respectfully, and by rule, leaves more than half of it'. An ethos this show takes to heart as each show the host and two stand-ups explore a chosen philosophical theme through comedy and profound Q&A.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Stand-up Philosophy is by Alex Farrow comedy, listed under Comedy in the Fringe programme. It plays at Laughing Horse @ The Counting House, 38 W Nicolson St, EH8 9DD, 6 August to 30 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 16+. Entry is free.