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Ed Gaughan: The Emperor

Ed Gaughan: The Emperor

Show type: Edinburgh Fringe 2026

Brand-new comedy from award-winning idiot. A story about a disastrous gig and a surprising family secret... The voice of Baron Greenback in Dangermouse, Gideon in TV's Brassic, and co-creator, co-writer and star of BAFTA nominated movie Skeletons. Ed has directed work for many of the UK's top comics: Milton Jones, Josie Long, Barry Cryer, Pappy's and Spymonkey. He's composed music for Shakespeare's Globe and performed at numerous festivals including Glastonbury. 'Original and intelligent' **** (Metro). 'Eccentric, heartfelt and very funny' **** (Guardian). 'A surreal hybrid of theatre, stand up comedy and jazz concert. Hysterical' **** (Independent).

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