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The panel show bringing comics, journalists, wise women and clueless men together to figure out: What's Happening Now? A comedy compilation for people who want to care about the world, but are exhausted by it. Based on the podcast of the same name, WHN has been called QI meets Have I Got News For You and now, for the first time, a live audience helps tackle the biggest questions, curiosities and stories befuddling the world. Previous guests include Rosie Holt, Stuart Goldsmith, the former director of BBC News and a Tory activist who campaigns by downing pints.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. What's Happening Now? is by Sam Hampson, listed under Comedy in the Fringe programme. It plays at Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street), DoubleTree by Hilton, EH3 9AF, 8 August to 30 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 14+. Tickets are £5. Content warnings: Audience participation.