On previous festival experiences, meeting another Barry Ferns and getting an ADHD diagnosis

Here’s comedian Barry Ferns recalling the time he met another Barry Ferns.

The stand-up also mentioned his ADHD diagnosis in the set, promoting his Edinburgh Fringe show

 My Seven Years As Lionel Richie  charts his history of performing at the festival, including the long time he adopted the soul singer’s name. 

Before getting into the material, he recalls the year he carried Fast ​Fringe compere Arthur Smith up Arthur’s Seat at Edinburgh.

 My Seven Years As Lionel Richie at Just The Tonic at The Caves at 6.40pm.

There are also two Fast ​Fringe showcases in Edinburgh every day, starting today: our long-running 6.30pm show at Pleasance Dome, and a new family edition – with clean material and no adult content – at 1.15pm in Gilded Balloon Appleton Tower.

Published: 30 Jul 2025