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Kiwi comedian, Tom Sainsbury, is best known for his wildly accurate character comedy and social media sketches that make audiences laugh, then immediately question themselves. A familiar face from Taskmaster NZ and Wellington Paranormal, Tom has built a huge following playing everyone from overbearing bosses and passive-aggressive neighbours to iconic 80s mums. Blending stand-up, storytelling and razor-sharp observations, his live show dives into the gloriously awkward side of everyday life – small-town scandals, misguided confidence and people making deeply questionable decisions.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Tom Sainsbury: Lessons Not Learnt is by Impatient Productions, listed under Comedy in the Fringe programme. It plays at Assembly George Square, George Square, EH8 9LH, 17 August to 23 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 14+. Tickets from £13. Content warnings: Strong language.