Around the World in 80 Puns

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Comedy (stand-up)

  • Venue 151
    Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 - Upstairs
  • 11:00
  • Aug 27
  • 1 hour
  • Suitability: 12+ (Guideline)
  • Country: United Kingdom - Scotland
  • Group: Iain MacDonald / Free Festival
  • Warnings and additional info: Audience participation, Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years
Venue Age Restriction: Under 18s allowed if accompanied by an adult

Description

Glaswegian comedian and author Iain MacDonald embraces the international aspect of the festival as he takes you on a pun-venture around the world in this hilarious show in which he has a joke for each and every country. You tell him the country – he'll tell you the joke! And with the aid of his giant map and mini-globes for the audience, there'll be plenty of opportunities to try and catch him out! UK Pun Championship finalist (2017, 2018, 2020, 2022). ChampiPUNship runner-up 2019. UK Pun Off Puntest of Champions runner-up 2021.

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General venue access

  • Accessible entry: flight of stairs

    • Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible

  • Stairs: 11- 20
    Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

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Helen Steer 33 days ago

Such an amazing knowledge of the world. Fabulous quick fire jokes. Loved it

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Ian Bowden 39 days ago

A great hour of puns and a good start to your day.

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Jonathan Hassell 40 days ago

The smallest venue at the Fringe. Some of the biggest laughs. Worth being at up 11am for. Great puns, great delivery, great atmosphere

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Josh 45 days ago

Highly recommended trip round the world! If you love puns with some clever word play, then this is a brilliant one for you! Definitely check this one out.

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