The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society

Edinburgh 2026

Glorious, inventive, late-night knees-up! A resplendent ceremony in an air-conditioned room! More than two magnificent hours of ridiculous displays of comedic enterprise, dancing and frolicking. All guided by Mister Thom Tuck - 'fruity, befuddled and increasingly melancholy' (Guardian) - before onward carriages at your own discretion. All thirteen performances will be precisely unique. Permitted heckles! Delightful atmosphere! Umpteen guests, engaged in edifying experimentation! Noble failure, guaranteed. Come by! To this 'unlikely' (Times) 'adventurous' (Telegraph) 'weird' (Harry Hill)…

This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society is by The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS), listed under Comedy in the Fringe programme. It plays at Monkey Barrel Comedy, 9-12 Blair Street, EH1 1QR, 9 August to 30 August.

The show runs 180 minutes and is suitable for ages 18+. Tickets are £8.50. Content warnings: Nudity, Strong language and Audience participation.