Pope Benedict the IX

Pope Benedict the IX

Show type: Edinburgh Fringe 2025

The (mostly) true story of the first gay pope in the Middle Ages. He threw orgies, lived for goss and played lots of video games. Presented through sketch, stand-up and a bit of music, find out why the bad boy of the Catholic church managed to become pope three times.

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