International Comedy Edinburgh Previews 2026

About the show

Every year we present a selection of the top shows warming up before heading North to the Edinburgh Festival. Your ticket entitles you to see both full shows for less than the price of one in Edinburgh.
NOTE EARLIER START TIMES and any CHANGES to advertised running order.
1st show starts 8pm, 2nd show starts 9.15pm.
Check www.downstairsatthekingshead.com for details of who's on tonight.

Eric Lampaert

Zero Minus One.
After a brush with total amnesia, comedian Eric Lampaert returns from the void with questions only madness can answer, fractured memories, multiple personalities, and a darkly funny perspective on what it means to be “human”.

“A real tour de force” - National Operatic & Dramatic Society

“A galaxy of brilliant silliness” - The Fest

“Fantastic physical performer” - Benedict Cumberbatch

Ali Brice:
This Is The Way We Brush Our Teeth

I like smiling. But only when I'm unaware of it. If you know you're smiling, you're doing it wrong. Unless you're looking at a camera. Or a dentist. I hope this show makes you smile without realising it. That would make me smile. It'll be chaotic, heartfelt and silly.

Reviews:
'Comic genius' (Skinny).
'Ali Brice is funny' (List).
'The most entertaining experience I enjoyed at the Fringe’ **** (EdFringeReview.com).
'A show like no other' (Chortle.co.uk).
'A clever, off-beat talent with a penchant for risk-taking on stage' (BeyondTheJoke.co.uk).

Important Notes:
Bills may alter at late notice - check on www.downstairsatthekingshead.com for any last-minute changes.
There is no reserved seating Downstairs. We can seat 70 and have 10 standing spaces. Your ticket guarantees entry, but if you want a good seat, please be with us by the advertised door opening time.
Please bring evidence of booking (i.e; your confirmation email). On phone is fine - save trees!
You can book tickets up to 6pm on the day of the show. After then, any remaining tickets will be sold on a first-come first-served basis on the door at the advertised “doors open” time.
Also please note that, as an intimate venue, we discourage large group bookings, so tickets are limited on this show to a MAXIMUM of 4 per person.
We want everyone to enjoy the show. Please don’t talk during the performance and ensure your mobile phone is turned off. You will be required to leave without refund if your behaviour is disruptive. No recording in any medium is allowed without prior permission.
Intoxicated persons will not be admitted.
The use of E cigarettes is prohibited
Note we do not allow food downstairs. If you are planning on eating upstairs before the show, please allow plenty of time to finish before coming downstairs.