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Oli Riordan studied Catholic theology for the same reason every other bisexual atheist studies Catholic theology. You have to know your enemy. Join Oli (Dublin's Next Top Comic runner-up 2019 and Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian of the Year semi-finalist 2025) for his debut hour as he delves into the world of Catholicism and the Bible as only he can, pausing only to point out the silly, interesting and thoroughly relatable aspects of the world's best-selling, but least read, book.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Theologist is by Panad Productions ®, listed under Comedy in the Fringe programme. It plays at theSpace on the Mile, 80 High Street, EH1 1TH, 12 August to 29 August.
The show runs 50 minutes and is suitable for ages 18+. Tickets are £10. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes and Strong language.