Dean T Beirne: Fated to Pretend (WIP)
Dean T Beirne / The Stand Comedy Club • Professional company
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By Dean T Beirne / The Stand Comedy Club • Professional company
Google Dean T Beirne / The Stand Comedy ClubAbout the show
Dean T Beirne: Fated to Pretend (WIP) is a 60-minute work-in-progress stand-up and storytelling show from professional company Dean T Beirne / The Stand Comedy Club, performed at Stand 4 during Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025. A BBC New Comedy Awards 2023 finalist, Dean explores a life shaped by foster care, reinvention and endless attempts to fit in — awkward school days, life across continents and identity after identity, each taking him further from himself. Hilarious and heartfelt, the show traces how years of pretending led to the courage to embrace his true self. Tickets are £10 (concession £8). Age guidance: 18+. Features audience participation.
Why see this show?
A work-in-progress from a BBC New Comedy Awards 2023 finalist — personal, warm and rooted in a genuinely unusual life story. Raised in foster care, Dean traces the long road from pretending to fit in to finding himself, with real humour along the way.
£10 (8)
Monday 18 - Sunday 24 August 2025
All performances at 13:40
6 performances
60 mins
1 performers
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the show?
The show runs for 60 minutes.
How much do tickets cost?
Tickets are £10, with a concession price of £8.
What is the age guidance?
The show is for audiences aged 18 and over.
Where is the show performed?
The show takes place at Stand 4.
What is the show about?
Dean T Beirne explores his life raised in foster care, a whirlwind of reinvention across continents, and how years of pretending ultimately led him to embrace his true self.
Are there any content warnings?
The show features audience participation.
About This Comedy Show
Dean T Beirne: Fated to Pretend (WIP) is a comedy performance at Stand 4 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: Stand 4
Stand 4 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 £10
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.Dean T Beirne: Fated to Pretend (WIP) represents the comedy excellence that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.
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