It Just So Happened

Comedy (historical, podcast)

  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 1 year

Description

Stand-up comedian Richard Pulsford (Top 10 Jokes of the Fringe 2019, 2021 and 2022, Scottish Comedian of the Year runner-up 2021, UK Pun Championships winner 2022) hosts this show for history fans, back in Edinburgh for a third year. Three guest comedians / history buffs perform short stand-up sets based ‘on this day’ in history before the panel explore some possible alternative histories of Edinburgh people and events. Recorded for the It Just So Happened history podcast. Up-to-date details including the make-up of each day's panel on the podcast website www.itjustsohappened.co.uk and @ItJustSo1 on Twitter.

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General venue access

  • Accessible entry: There are four flights of stairs.
  • Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible

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

Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info


How and when to make an access booking

Our access tickets service is available to anyone who:

  • Would like to book specific accessibility services, e.g. a hearing loop, audio description headsets, captioning units, seating in relation to the location of the BSL interpreter
  • Requires extra assistance when at a venue
  • Has specific seating requirements
  • Is a wheelchair user
  • Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance

Katie Harvey 115 days ago

Who knew that learning could be so funny! I'm now signing on for the podcast to hear more episodes and I really hope that Richard will bring the show back next year.

Sheila Harper 122 days ago

I loved this, definitely in my top 3 shows.
Didn’t expect it to be this funny


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Edinburgh Reviews (3.5/5 stars) 112 days ago

It Just So Happened is a fascinating and funny history podcast.

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