Ashley Frieze Is Not Coming
Comedy
Stand-up
Satire

Ashley Frieze Is Not Coming

Ashley Frieze • Semi-professional company

55 minutes•The Lounge
From the Author of How to Write, Perform and Produce a Cancelled Edinburgh Fringe Show comes an hour of nothing. Ashley Frieze is not coming to this Fringe. He'll be singing his distinctive brand of comedy songs somewhere else. Sorry, it's just way too expensive. I'd love to come but there's no way that spending all the time and money creating a show will pay off. So, I'm staying at home. Enjoy this one without me. Let me know how it goes. After all, there's no no-show business like no-show business.

About Ashley Frieze

Ashley Frieze Is Not Coming is a free comedy show running 55 minutes at The Lounge, Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The conceit: comedian Ashley Frieze has decided the expense of bringing a full show to Edinburgh is simply not worth it, so he stays home — and what you get is an hour of nothing in his absence. Built from his distinctive brand of comedy songs and sharp satire about the economics of the Fringe itself, the show is a meta-comedic statement about the no-show business of live performance.

Why see this show?

A brilliantly self-aware prank of a show — the comedian doesn't come, and that absence becomes the comedy. Free to attend and running 55 minutes, it is a satirical riff on the cost and absurdity of the Fringe that is as much a commentary as a performance.

Event Details

Tuesday 12 August 2025

All performances at 19:15

55 minutes

The Lounge

38 W Nicolson St

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1 performers

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025

Ticket Price

Free

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Additional Information

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Ashley Frieze Is Not Coming?

The show runs for 55 minutes.

Where is the show performed?

At The Lounge as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

How much do tickets cost?

The show is free to attend.

What is the age guidance?

The show is for ages 18 and over.

Is there audience participation?

Yes, the show involves audience participation.

What type of show is this?

It is a comedy show in the stand-up and satire categories.

About This Comedy Show

Ashley Frieze Is Not Coming is a comedy performance at The Lounge during Edinburgh Festival 2025. Running for 55 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: The Lounge

The Lounge 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 £null

Age Guidance: 18+

Content Warnings: Audience participation

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.Ashley Frieze Is Not Coming represents the comedy excellence that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.

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