The Paperboy's Paradox: Jokes Across Time

The Paperboy's Paradox: Jokes Across Time

Show type: Edinburgh Fringe 2025

The Time-Travelling Paperboy: Fake Reports from Edinburgh's Future. Step into 2026 with hilarious and absurd headlines foreshadowing Edinburgh's chaotic future. Ghosts striking at Edinburgh Castle, robots delaying their uprising with cat-powered demands. An essay about JK Rowling's weird opinions, news from body part markets, robot politics, Fringe festival antics, cats vs dogs essay war and many more with sky-high jokes-per-page ratio. 5,000 copies of the fake newspaper distributed on the streets! Don't miss this unique blend of satire, social commentary, time-travelling paperboy charm! Live segment is 15 minutes followed by 1-2 hour optional reading.

Upcoming Dates

Date: Fri 22 Aug 2025
Venue: Venue 13
Price: FREE
Show starts: 15:00

Date: Sat 23 Aug 2025
Venue: Venue 13
Price: FREE
Show starts: 15:00

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