Berk's Nest presents

Edinburgh Fringe Comedy Previews

1 - 3 and 29 - 31 Jul 2026

Ticket Prices (no booking fee to pay!):
£15

Berk's Nest Comedy Previews main image. Photographs of Kemah Bob, Paddy Young, Rob Copland, Morgan Rees, Sophie Duker, Celya AB and Tom Towelling.
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Enjoy a season of comedy double bills of brand new shows before they head to the Edinburgh Fringe.

Catch some of the most anticipated Fringe shows, from some of the biggest names in comedy, before they head to Edinburgh this August.

Enjoy two shows for the price of one ticket! 


Left to right: Sophie Duker licking a large silver needle and Kemah Bob smiling in a sequined dress

Wednesday 1 July – 7.30pm
Sophie Duker and Kemah Bob

Sophie Duker

Winner of Entertainer of the Year (Pink News) and Best Comedy Writer (Funny Women). As seen on ‘Riot Girls’, ‘Taskmaster’, ‘Live at The Apollo’, ‘Mock the Week’, ‘8 Out of 10 Cats’ and more.

Each of Sophie’s three solo shows have enjoyed total sellout runs at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival (with multiple extra shows added).

Kemah Bob

As seen on ‘Chivalry’, ‘QI’, Meet the Richardsons’, ‘Richard Osman’s House of Games’, ‘Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club’ and more.

Kemah’s debut solo show, ‘Miss Fortunate’, sold out at Edinburgh Fringe and Soho Theatre and was chosen by the Guardian as one of the Top 10 Comedy Shows Of 2024.


Left to right: Li Jin-Hao looks directly down the camera lens with a neutral expression, he wears a white knit polo. Rob Copland holds both hands on the sides of his face, pulling loose skin back.

Thursday 2 July – 7.30pm
Li Jin Hao and Rob Copland

Li Jin Hao

2024 Edinburgh Fringe Festival Best Newcomer Award nominee, BBC New Comedy Award finalist, and Channel 4 Sean Lock Award finalist, Li Jin-Hao has been seen on ‘As seen on ‘Mitchell & Webb Are Not Helping’ (Channel 4), ‘DMs Are Open’ (BBC Radio 4), ‘The Stand Up Sketch Show’ (ITV2) and more.

Rob Copland

Rob’s most recent show ‘Gimme (One With Everything)’ won the Victoria Wood Award at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2024. His debut ‘Mainstream Muck (Gimme Some of That)’ won the award for Best Show in the Comedian’s Choice Awards in 2022.


Left to right: Morgan rees smiling wearing a leather jacket. Paddy Young stood on a beach in a white tuxedo looking despairing.

Friday 3 July – 7.30pm
Morgan Rees and Paddy Young

Morgan Rees

Chortle’s One to Watch nominee in 2020 and a BBC New Comedy Award finalist in 2017, Morgan has written for ‘8 Out of 10 Cats’ and internet sensation ‘Uncle Roger’ and was tour support for Fern Brady, Rhys James, Jayde Adams, Nigel Ng, and Paul Chowdhry.

Paddy Young

One of the inaugural cast members of ‘Saturday Night Live UK’ and as seen on ‘Mitchell and Webb Are Not Helping’ and ‘Everyone Else Burns’, Paddy was nominated for an Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Newcomer with his debut show ‘Hungry, Horny, Scared’ in 2023.


Left to right: Rob Copland holds both hands on the sides of his face, pulling loose skin back. Paddy Young stood on a beach in a white tuxedo looking despairing.

Wednesday 29 July – 7.30pm
Rob Copland and Paddy Young

Rob Copland

Rob’s most recent show ‘Gimme (One With Everything)’ won the Victoria Wood Award at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2024. His debut ‘Mainstream Muck (Gimme Some of That)’ won the award for Best Show in the Comedian’s Choice Awards in 2022.

Paddy Young

One of the inaugural cast members of ‘Saturday Night Live UK’ and as seen on ‘Mitchell and Webb Are Not Helping’ and ‘Everyone Else Burns’, Paddy was nominated for an Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Newcomer with his debut show ‘Hungry, Horny, Scared’ in 2023.


Left to right: Kemah Bob smiling in a sequined dress. Celya AB photographed from low down, wearing a yellow shirt and jeans.

Thursday 30 July – 7.30pm
Kemah Bob and Celya AB

Kemah Bob

As seen on ‘Chivalry’, ‘QI’, Meet the Richardsons’, ‘Richard Osman’s House of Games’, ‘Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club’ and more.

Kemah’s debut solo show, ‘Miss Fortunate’, sold out at Edinburgh Fringe and Soho Theatre and was chosen by the Guardian as one of the Top 10 Comedy Shows Of 2024.

Celya AB

Chortle Best Newcomer in 2022 and Funny Women finalist, Celya has left her mark on shows such as ‘Live at the Apollo’, ‘Off Menu’, and ‘James Acaster’s Springleaf’.


Left to right: Tom Towelling wears a purple suit and holds his arms out wide. Sophie Duker licking a large silver needle.

Friday 31 July – 7.30pm
Tom Towelling and Sophie Duker

Tom Towelling

The 2025 Channel 4 Sean Lock Comedy Award winner, Tom has been performing as a stand-up comedian since 2023 in his hometown of Birmingham.

Sophie Duker

Winner of Entertainer of the Year (Pink News) and Best Comedy Writer (Funny Women). As seen on ‘Riot Girls’, ‘Taskmaster’, ‘Live at The Apollo’, ‘Mock the Week’, ‘8 Out of 10 Cats’ and more.

Each of Sophie’s three solo shows have enjoyed total sellout runs at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival (with multiple extra shows added).

Details

Theatre: Participation Space

Wednesday – Friday: 7.30pm

Running Time: 2 hours 20 minutes (including interval)

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