• Duration: 70mins
  • Tickets: Standard £18
  • Ages: 18+
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  • Parking & Access

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Contains strong language.

Should you know about your dad’s seduction techniques? 

In 2025 Milo Edwards found a box of old letters in the back of his late Mother’s wardrobe. Catamaran is a show about his parents and the letters they wrote and the 1980s, in which Milo asks what remains of a human life, what’s torn out, what happens if that life was surprisingly horny…and whatever happened to Jim Lock’s catamaran? 

‘A formidable stand up force’ (British Comedy Guide), ‘One of the UK’s smartest, most vital stand-ups’ (Chortle), ‘Near perfect.’ ★★★★★ (Wee Review), ‘Must surely go onwards and upwards.’ ★★★★ (Telegraph) 

Why See This Show? 

Milo is currently performing his fourth consecutive tour in the UK and is set to tour Ireland and Europe in 2026, along with his third run at Melbourne International Comedy Festival and fifth full run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. 

Milo has written for the most recent series of The News Quiz (BBC R4), appeared this month as Guest Correspondent on The Naked Week (BBC R4) and on Times Radio with Geoff Norcott, has previously written for Mock The Week (BBC2), Hello America (Quibi), Breaking The News (BBC Scotland) and The News Quiz (BBC R4) and his writing has also appeared in Private Eye and The New Statesman.  

He is a host of popular political comedy podcasts Glue Factory with Olga Koch and Riley Quinn, nominated for Best Podcast at the 2025 Chortle Awards with 10,000 listeners; and host of Trashfuture, which has around 50,000 listeners and has featured guests such as Rob Delaney, Mark Watson, Owen Jones, Franz Ferdinand (not the archduke) and Josie Long. 

 Milo has performed sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe at Monkey Barrel Comedy Club, including a sell-out, limited run in 2025 of this very show. His accolades include Best Comedy Show Nominee at Newcastle Fringe, Scotsgay Comedy Award Winner, LCF Best Show Nominee 2023 & 24, NextUp Biggest Award in Comedy Nominee, (Ish) Comedy Awards Best Show Long List.  

What the Critics Say: 

‘A formidable stand up force’ British Comedy Guide 

‘Near perfect.’ ★★★★★ The Wee Review  

‘Milo Edwards’ comedy is a little like marmalade.’ ★★★★★ Broadway Baby  

‘He must surely go onwards and upwards.’ ★★★★ The Daily Telegraph  

‘Dexterous delivery… with inch-perfect accuracy.’ ★★★★ The List  

 

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.