99 Red Balloons in a Trench Coat
Off the Mango • Semi-professional company
About Off the Mango
Off the Mango is a semi-professional company bringing absurdist and hyperactive sketch comedy to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025. The show features performers from Cambridge Footlights, including Baz Evans, alongside writer Alex Denley Spencer. Audiences can expect sketches with zing, spice and dance numbers, plus audience minigames — the show promises they are totally rigged. Runs 60 minutes and is strictly 18+, with content warnings for audience participation, distressing themes, scenes of a sexual nature, scenes of violence and strong language.
Why see this show?
Late-night Fringe sketch comedy that's gleefully chaotic, with dance numbers, audience minigames and a cast who refuse to play it straight. At £6, it's one of the more affordable ways to spend 60 minutes at the Fringe.
Wednesday 13 - Saturday 23 August 2025
All performances at 21:20
11 performances
60 minutes
2 performers
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
£6 (5)
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the show?
The show runs for 60 minutes.
What is the age guidance?
This show is for audiences aged 18 and over.
What content warnings apply?
The show contains audience participation, distressing or potentially triggering themes, scenes of a sexual nature, scenes of violence, and strong language/swearing.
How much do tickets cost?
Tickets are £6.
Where is the show performed?
The show takes place at Just Out of the Box.
Is there audience participation?
Yes — the show includes fun minigames for the audience, which are, by the show's own admission, rigged.
About This Comedy Show
99 Red Balloons in a Trench Coat is a comedy performance at Just Out of the Box 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 Out of the Box
Just Out of the Box 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 £6
Age Guidance: 18+
Content Warnings: Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature, Scenes of violence, 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.99 Red Balloons in a Trench Coat represents the comedy excellence that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.
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