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A MUSICAL COMEDY SHOWCASE WITH ALEX CAMP
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Comedy
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Venue:The Counting House, 38 West Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9DD
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Phone: 0131 667 7533
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Links: Click Here for venue details, Click here for map
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Ticket Prices: Free
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Room: The Ballroom
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AUG 6-14 at 17:30 (60 min)
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Room: The Lounge
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AUG 18, 25 at 20:45 (60 min)
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We've all seen the eye rolls and heard the moan; "Oh no, MUSICAL comedy." Yet Bo Turnham, Flight of the Conchords, Tenacious D, Flo and Joan, David O'Doherty et al are still legends of comedy. Not saying they'll necessarily perform at THIS show, but with the proliferation of social media, many comics have diversified into musical content and there needs to be a corner of the Fringe dedicated to it.Each night features a rotating line-up of strong circuit comedians bringing their sharpest material that happens to be in the form of a song, themed around music, or a sonically unique adaptation of their greatest hits. The tone ranges from dark to silly to unexpectedly uplifting, giving audiences big laughs alongside rousing singalongs. The show is designed to be welcoming, inclusive and positive. It provides an alternative comedy night that still delivers the energy of a great stand-up bill, while also offering something different. It works equally well as a pre-night-out show, a thoughtful mid-afternoon slot, or an option for audiences looking for this particular niche.
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| News and Reviews for this Show 
August 18, 2026  One4Review | | | Alex Camp’s musical comedy showcase is exactly the sort of thing that makes the Free Fringe tick.Camp is no stranger to Edinburgh. Every year he seems to be building a little cult following of his own, and his army is growing.With his usual deadpan guitar style, he starts with the 80s indie touches that are great. There’s a dating song, and before you know it you’re already in his own musical comedy version of Flight of the Conchords.Then we get our first special guest, Andy Burnham lookalike Mike Osborne, who’s set for fun and is doing blues comedy about mice.Camp is back, his time-travelling song is outstanding. Think more of a reverse angsty We’ve Been to the Year 3000 by Busted, with flourishes only Camp can deliver.The headliner Amy Webber is an absolute joy who brings energy and songs that will make you want to see her main show, with Erection Rejection a highlight.For a late afternoon show, this has all the sparkle and fun that you can only really find by taking a chance, and is everything the Fringe should be about. Camp has clearly got something good going on.Like this review, the show is short, but the audience leaves satisfied and, more importantly, wanting to check out what else Camp and his guests are doing. Click Here |
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