Tom Sainsbury: Lessons Not Learnt
Show type: Edinburgh Fringe 2026
Kiwi comedian, Tom Sainsbury, is best known for his wildly accurate character comedy and social media sketches that make audiences laugh, then immediately question themselves. A familiar face from Taskmaster NZ and Wellington Paranormal, Tom has built a huge following playing everyone from overbearing bosses and passive-aggressive neighbours to iconic 80s mums. Blending stand-up, storytelling and razor-sharp observations, his live show dives into the gloriously awkward side of everyday life – small-town scandals, misguided confidence and people making deeply questionable decisions.
Upcoming Dates
Date: Tue 11 Aug 2026
Venue: Soho Theatre
Price: From £21
Show starts: 21:15 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
Date: Wed 12 Aug 2026
Venue: Soho Theatre
Price: From £21
Show starts: 21:15 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
Date: Thu 13 Aug 2026
Venue: Soho Theatre
Price: From £21
Show starts: 21:15 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
Date: Fri 14 Aug 2026
Venue: Soho Theatre
Price: From £21
Show starts: 21:15 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
Date: Sat 15 Aug 2026
Venue: Soho Theatre
Price: From £21
Show starts: 21:15 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
Date: Mon 17 Aug 2026
Venue: Assembly George Square
Price: £13.00
Show starts: 16:05
Date: Tue 18 Aug 2026
Venue: Assembly George Square
Price: £13.00
Show starts: 16:05
Date: Wed 19 Aug 2026
Venue: Assembly George Square
Price: £13.00
Show starts: 16:05
Date: Thu 20 Aug 2026
Venue: Assembly George Square
Price: £13.00
Show starts: 16:05
Date: Fri 21 Aug 2026
Venue: Assembly George Square
Price: £15.00
Show starts: 16:05
Date: Sat 22 Aug 2026
Venue: Assembly George Square
Price: £15.00
Show starts: 16:05
Date: Sun 23 Aug 2026
Venue: Assembly George Square
Price: £15.00
Show starts: 16:05