Edinburgh Preview Day: Laura Lexx

Four of the brightest up and coming stars of the UK comedy scene presenting their new shows ahead of the Edinburgh Festival and UK tours. 

You can buy tickets individually or purchase a discounted Early Bird Day Ticket to see all four shows for £25 (until 31 May).

More info on Laura Lexx, 5pm show (links to other preview shows below)

Comedian, writer and actor Laura Lexx is vivacious, impassioned, intelligent and one of the best MCs/Headliners in comedy.

Born and bred in the home county of Somerset, Laura’s comfy demeanour, warmth and energy delightfully juxtapose her biting wit, brutal honesty and viral audience take downs. She is a comedy expert both on and off the stage and her passion for the genre has inspired a generation of loyal comedy lovers who follow her every move.

After Live at The Apollo (BBC), Laura received an unprecedented reaction from the live crowd and audiences at home, which lead to her appearing in shows such as Mock The Week, Hypothetical, RoastBattle, Pointless Celebrities and Celebrity Mastermind to name a few, and her highly successful debut tour, Slinky won the Best Show award at the 2024 Women in Comedy Festival.

Laura boasts a series of highly-polished and critically acclaimed stand-up shows, is the published author of fan fiction Klopp Actually and Pivot her debut novel. Laura is also an in-demand writer on shows such as Have I got News For You, The Now Show and The Really REALLY Rude Puppet Show.

Adding even more strings to her bow, Laura is the creator of multiple podcast formats, her current being Lexx Education where, taught by her scientist younger brother, Laura tries to get her head around the school science syllabus with hilarious results! She is also working on a new project that showcases her passion and intellect for the comedy genre, so keep an eye out for that!

With unrivalled tenacity, intelligence and an infectiously vibrant attitude to life, Laura Lexx is the name on everyone’s lips.

Please note: Each show is an hour long (with approx. 30 minutes between each). These are individual shows and for Technical/Health & Safety issues, the theatre will be completely emptied at the end of each hour show.

Jonny Pelham: Work in Progress, 6.30pm | More info

Sooz Kempner: Is Ugley (WIP), 8pm | More info

Rosco McClelland: How Could Hell Be Any Worse? (WIP), 9.30pm | More info