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Show 1: Contains strong language, swearing and audience participation. Show 2: Mild language

Mark Watson presents: Fresh For The Fringe, a dynamic double-bill tour showcasing some of the funniest shows set to premiere at the Edinburgh Fringe. We’re bringing the freshest new comedy—from stand-up and clowning, to sketch, character performances, and even rap—to venues across the UK. Get a sneak peek of the hottest acts before they hit Edinburgh!

James Trickey and Lachlan Werner join us for a double-headline that is sure to satisfy your Fringe Comedy appetite.

About the Shows

James Trickey: Don’t Count On Me

James Trickey is throwing it all away. A hotly anticipated debut hour from award-winning new act and chartered accountant (but in a cool way) which explores what it means to risk everything. Expect to laugh, learn and crucially, laugh again.

NOMINEE: Best Show Leicester Comedy Festival 2024, Chortle Student Award Runner-Up

Tour Support: Olga Koch

 “I was very taken with his ode to the pleasures of using an entire tube of tomato puree in one dish.” Chortle

Lachlan Werner: WonderTwunk

The Twunk: head of a twink, body of a hunk.

Behind this curtain lies a modern model of manhood.

Lachlan Werner (“Hilarious. Extraordinary ventriloquist” Guardian) invites you to roll up and step this way for a new show so strong, it’s dangerous.

Jack Hammer is the strongest boy in the world. He can lift a ten tonne truck and crush the strongest steel.

Just don’t get too close. His management says you can look, but you can’t touch.

Following his sell-out cult-hit horror debut, Voices Of Evil, Lachlan Werner welcomes you into a circus ring of stunts, sea-lions, sci-fi, secrets and minimal lip movement…

“Funniest new ventriloquist on the block.” (Telegraph)

Runner-Up LGBTQIA+ New Act 2022

Winner ReviewsHub Best Show Award | Nominee for BBC New Comedy Award, Chortle Best Variety Act, ISH Best Newcomer and Off West-End Cabaret Award

Sold out runs at Soho Theatre and Edinburgh Fringe

Parking & Access

Parking

There are a number of Blue Badge parking spaces nearby on Beaumont Street, and more on New Inn Hall Street and St Giles.

The closest car park is Gloucester Green Car Park, accessed via Gloucester Street.

If you have any questions or concerns, the City Council’s Access Officer can be reached at 01865 249811.

Getting here

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Access

Disabled patrons are eligible for one free companion ticket with their booking. To book this, contact the ticket office: tickets@oldfirestation.org.uk or 01865 263990.

There are two entrances to the Old Fire Station: 40 George Street via the foyer, and on Gloucester Green via the shop. Both are step-free. If you are coming to a show, we ask that you use the George Street entrance, as the Gloucester Green entrance is not always open.

Events in the Theatre

There is level entry to the foyer of the Old Fire Station, and step-free access to the main Theatre (where most shows take place).

If you are a wheelchair user attending a sit-down show, space will be reserved for you. If you are attending a standing gig, please contact us (call the ticket office on 01865 263990 or e-mail tickets@oldfirestation.org.uk) and we will talk with you about your needs.

Events in the Studio

There is level entry into the foyer of the Old Fire Station, and step-free access to the Studio.

Events in the Loft

There are six steps leading up to the Loft space, with no lift. If you would like to discuss this to find out more, please get in touch.

The Gallery

There is step-free access to the Gallery – level entry through the George Street entrance, and via lift from the Gloucester Green entrance.

Facilities

Accessible toilet
There is an accessible toilet on the ground floor, accessible via platform lift. Other toilets are in the basement (accessible via lift).

Hearing assistance system
The Theatre is equipped with a hearing assistance system. If you have any questions about using it, please e-mail us at tickets@oldfirestation.org.uk or phone 01865 263980.

Assistance dogs
All types of assistance and guide dogs are welcome at the Old Fire Station. It would be great if you could let us know in advance if you will be bringing a working dog to any performances – just e-mail tickets@oldfirestation.org.uk.

Strobe lighting
We will warn visitors on the website and in the foyer of the venue if a performance is going to contain strobe lighting. If lighting affects you, and you have any concerns, please call the ticket office on 01865 263990 or e-mail tickets@oldfirestation.org.uk.

Chairs in the theatre
Our chairs are a standard dining-chair size, measuring 40cm deep by 37cm wide, with a metal frame. Some have arms, and some do not. They are all joined together at the sides, to form rows. If this is likely to pose a problem for you, please email tickets@oldfirestation.org.uk and we can discuss how to make your visit more comfortable.