Kelly Mac: Pimp My Son!

Kelly Mac: Pimp My Son!

Kelly Mac / Top Dog ComedyProfessional company

55 minutesShanghai
Winner: Best Comedy, Newcastle Fringe Festival 2023! Retirement? More like a weekend off to die. With AI stealing her job, Kel eyes her son's sex-fuelled Euro trip and wonders: why not cash in? Fresh off an award-winning run, this no-BS Aussie tackles work, family and the cost-of-living crisis with brutal honesty and big laughs. If life’s a hustle, Kelly’s ready to play! The perfect accompaniment to a boozy lunch, because day drinking is best served with comedy. 'Australia’s next comedy genius' (Tim Ferguson). 'Lively, impudent, raucous' (TheatreTravels.org). 'Motor-mouthed vixen! A top-class standup comedian' (FringeFeed.com.au).

About the show

Kelly Mac: Pimp My Son! is a stand-up comedy show from Kelly Mac, running 55 minutes at Shanghai during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025. The show follows Kel, described as a no-nonsense Australian comedian, as she eyes her son's sex-fuelled Euro trip and wonders whether to cash in. With AI threatening her livelihood and the cost-of-living crisis biting, she tackles work, family, and survival with brutal honesty and big laughs. Suitable for adults aged 18 and over, with warnings for audience participation and strong language.

Why see this show?

A sharp, raucous Australian stand-up who has been called the perfect accompaniment to a boozy lunch — Kelly Mac takes on AI, the cost of living, and her son's Euro trip with the kind of blunt honesty that gets big laughs.

Event Details

Monday 18 - Sunday 24 August 2025

All performances at 13:00

7 performances

55 minutes

1 performers

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025

Ticket Price

£10 (8)

Additional Information

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the show?

The show runs for 55 minutes.

Where is it performed?

The show is at Shanghai during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025.

What is the age guidance?

The show is suitable for ages 18 and over.

How much are tickets?

Tickets start from £10, with a concession price of £8.

What are the content warnings?

The show contains audience participation and strong language.

What is the show about?

Kelly Mac tackles work, family, the cost-of-living crisis, and what it means to hustle in modern life, with material about AI threatening her job and her son's Euro trip.

About This Comedy Show

Kelly Mac: Pimp My Son! is a comedy performance at Shanghai 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: Shanghai

Shanghai 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: £10 - £15

Age Guidance: 18+

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.Kelly Mac: Pimp My Son! represents the comedy excellence that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.

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