Edinburgh Preview Day: Rosco McClelland

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 Rosco McClelland: How Could Hell Be Any Worse? (WIP), 9.30pm show (links to other preview shows below)

Join twice-nominated Best Newcomer at the Scottish Comedy Awards, Rosco McClelland, for his brand-new show for 2025.

Rosco is now rapidly becoming one of comedy’s brightest stars. 

Rosco has recently won this year’s Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award. The news was announced by the Big Yin himself via a video message played at the last-day gala of the Glasgow International Comedy Festival. A panel of judges put together the shortlist, with Sir Billy choosing the winner based on someone who was ‘resilient. open, unapologetic, gallus [bold, brave and cheeky] and funny’.

His previous show was hailed as one of the best-reviewed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, earning recognition as one of Rolling Stone’s 12 must-see comedy shows.

“McClelland’s gravelly animated onstage presence emitted continuous laughter from the audience.” The Skinny

“Natural ability as a storyteller and the minder of laughs.” One 4 Reviews

“Stand-up from a natural comic who always holds the room in the palm of his hand.” Chortle

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.

Laura Lexx, 5pm | More info

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

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