Mike Birbiglia: The Old Man & The Pool

image of event
Add to favourites

Comedy (stand-up)

  • Accessibility: May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years

Description

'Broadway's greatest comic storyteller' (Deadline.com). Mike Birbiglia plays at the Edinburgh Fringe. Chronicling his coming-of-middle-age story Mike asks the big questions: Why are we here? What's next? What happens when the items at the doctor's office that you thought were decorative become functional? This tale of life, death and a highly chlorinated YMCA pool resonates with audiences aged 12 to 112, and won rave reviews whilst playing to sold-out houses in the US. Now 'the best comedy of the year' (New York Times) promises to charm audiences across Edinburgh.

Please note that while all media gallery content is provided by verified members of the event, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society does not review or approve this content before it is posted. Reports of inappropriate content or copyright infringement can be directed to [email protected].

General venue access

  • Accessible entry: Information not supplied

    • Wheelchair access type: Level Access

  • Stairs: Information not supplied

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

Lisa Jones 39 days ago

A wonderfully entertaining show, full of energy and fun. I’ve watched his specials and so excited to see him in person. Amazing!

Report abuse

Danny Mullins 42 days ago

Best show i've seen so far. Mike Birimbiglia's delightfully dry, self-deprecating observational humour centres around his failing health, fears of death and the challenges he faces in becoming healthier. Ruminating hilariously over crucial conversations with his cardiologist and family members, shedding light on life's darker crevices, it's inspiring to see a comic with no star ratings to boast ascend to the great McEwan Hall motivated by a keen awareness that death can come at any time

Report abuse

Ray 42 days ago

This show is so funny. I was laughing the whole time. See this show if you can!

Report abuse

Participants - for further details on our audience and published review policies, including how to add or opt out of reviews, please click here.

UK Theatre Web (4/5 stars) 41 days ago

Beautiful in its simplicity and insight and a genuinely delightful performance

Read the full review

Participants - for further details on our audience and published review policies, including how to add or opt out of reviews, please click here.

Please login to add a review

Participants - for further details on our audience and published review policies, including how to add or opt out of reviews, please click here.