1 Big Oops

1 Big Oops

Kurt SterlingSemi-professional company

Top comedians act out YOUR most embarrassing confessions live on stage and the biggest oops wins a prize! Hosted by Australian comedian Kurt Sterling – Top 10 Jokes of the Week, Edinburgh Fringe 2024 (Scotsman). 'One to Watch' (One4Review.co.uk) – and featuring Tara McCullough and Adam Hallett, this interactive comedy extravaganza takes your anonymous confessions and turns them into comedy gold. Here's how it works: audience members share their 'biggest oops' anonymously – whether it's a dating disaster, a workplace whoopsie, or a travel blunder and our top-notch comedians will have to act them out on stage.

About Kurt Sterling

1 Big Oops is an interactive 60-minute comedy show at Just the Snifter Room, Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025. Hosted by Australian comedian Kurt Sterling and featuring Tara McCullough and Adam Hallett, the show takes audience members' most embarrassing anonymous confessions — dating disasters, workplace whoopsies, travel blunders — and has top comedians act them out live on stage. The biggest oops wins a prize. Suitable for ages 16+ due to strong language, tickets are £8.

Why see this show?

Your confessions become the show — it's comedy that couldn't exist without the room it's in. Watching comedians act out audience disasters is a genuinely unpredictable format, and the prize for the biggest oops gives everyone a stake in the outcome.

Event Details

Thursday 31 July - Sunday 24 August 2025

All performances at 21:55

24 performances

60 minutes

3 performers

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025

Ticket Price

£8

Additional Information

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the show?

The show runs for 60 minutes.

What is the age guidance?

The show is suitable for ages 16 and over.

How much are tickets?

Tickets are £8.

Where is the show staged?

The show takes place at Just the Snifter Room.

How does the show work?

Audience members share their most embarrassing confessions anonymously and comedians act them out on stage. The biggest oops wins a prize.

Are there any content warnings?

Yes — the show contains audience participation and strong language and swearing.

About This Comedy Show

1 Big Oops is a comedy performance at Just the Snifter Room during Edinburgh Festival 2025. Running for 60 minutes, this show is part of the world's largest arts festival, bringing together performers and audiences from across the globe.

Expect an evening of laughter with professional comedians delivering their best material. Most comedy shows at Edinburgh run for 50-60 minutes, perfect for fitting multiple shows into your day.

Venue: Just the Snifter Room

Just the Snifter Room is one of Edinburgh's Festival venues, hosting a variety of performances throughout August. Located in the heart of the city, the venue is accessible by public transport and within walking distance of other Festival locations.

Tips for Attending

  • Arrive 10-15 minutes early for the best seats
  • Front row seats may involve audience interaction
  • Check content warnings for adult material
  • Many venues have a bar for pre-show drinks

Booking Information

Ticket Prices: From £8

Age Guidance: 16+

Content Warnings: Audience participation, Strong language/swearing

Book early to avoid disappointment. Popular shows sell out quickly during Edinburgh Festival.

Part of Edinburgh Festival 2025

Edinburgh Festival transforms Scotland's capital into the world's leading cultural destination every August. With thousands of performances across hundreds of venues, the festival offers unparalleled choice for culture lovers.1 Big Oops represents the comedy excellence that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.

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