Edinburgh Fringe 2026
Dogface Improv are bringing two shows to Edinburgh.
Both free. Both made up on the spot. Both on every day from 8–30 August, so you can see one at teatime, wander off for chips, and come back for the other.
17:00 daily
The Guest
One audience member. True stories. Improvised comedy.
Part improv show, part talk show. We invite one person up for a chat, then spin their stories into an hour of comedy. No two nights the same, because no two guests are.
- Venue
- BrewDog DogHouse HotelVenue 603
- Dates
- 8–30 AugustNo show 18 Aug
- Running time
- 60 minutes
- Suitability
- May contain themes of an adult nature
19:40 daily
Pantomonium
The improvised panto. Oh yes it is.
You give us the title, we spin a brand-new tale live on stage. Outrageous characters, quick-fire comedy, audience shout-outs and totally improvised songs.
- Venue
- Central Youth HostelVenue 142
- Dates
- 8–30 AugustNo show 18 or 29 Aug
- Running time
- 50 minutes
- Suitability
- Open to all ages
Making a night of it
The Guest finishes at 18:00 and Pantomonium starts at 19:40, so both in one evening is an easy walk with time for dinner in between. Both run every day from 8 to 30 August, with The Guest off on 18 August and Pantomonium off on 18 and 29 August.
- Booking: none needed for either show. Turn up, find a seat.
- Cost: free entry, both shows. We pass a bucket at the end if you'd like to chip in.
- Access: the Central Youth Hostel is wheelchair accessible; the BrewDog DogHouse Hotel has wheelchair access via lifts and a ramp.
Press & reviewers
You're very welcome at either show — there's no guest list to get on and no ticket to arrange. Turn up, find a seat, and if it'd help to have a word with the company before or after, say hello or drop us a line and we'll make time.
Both shows are improvised, so no two performances are the same one twice over. If you'd like a particular date, or need anything to write the piece up, email info@dogfaceimprov.com.
Press images are on the two show pages (The Guest, Pantomonium) and free to use in any coverage.
Who we are
Both shows are directed by Danny O'Hara — one half of Bendy House, and a founder, teacher and performer with Dogface Improv. She's a theatremaker, director and actor; 2026 is her 9th Edinburgh Fringe and 3rd year working with PBH.
Dogface Improv is an improv comedy school and community in Norwich, founded in 2016. We run courses, workshops, jams and shows, and our teams have performed at the Edinburgh Fringe many times.