Scottish Comedy Legends: Greg McHugh

Scottish Comedy Legends: Greg McHugh

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60 minutesStand 3
Trained at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow, Edinburgh born Greg is the creator, writer and star of the?highly popular television series Gary: Tank Commander for which Greg received a Scottish BAFTA nomination. Other television appearances include Still Game, Fresh Meat, Bad Education, Guilt and Only Child in which he co-starred with Gregor Fisher. Greg is also a regular on the Scottish panto scene. Initially, Greg had intended to study sports science but thankfully decided upon an acting career instead. Interviewed by Philip Differ.

About the show

Greg McHugh is an Edinburgh-born actor trained at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow. He is the creator, writer and star of the television series Gary: Tank Commander, for which he received a Scottish BAFTA nomination. His other television work includes Still Game, Fresh Meat, Bad Education, Guilt and Only Child, where he co-starred with Gregor Fisher. He is also a regular on the Scottish pantomime scene. In this in-conversation event, Greg is interviewed by Philip Differ at Stand 3, running for 60 minutes as part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025, for audiences aged 12 and over.

Why see this show?

A chance to hear Greg McHugh talk freely about his career — from drama school to television comedy and panto — in an intimate stand venue setting. An engaging evening for fans of Scottish comedy and television.

Tickets

£12 (10)

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When

Saturday 16 August 2025

All performances at 12:15

Duration

60 mins

Cast

2 performers

Festival

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025

Venue
Stand 3

28 York Place

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the event?

The event runs for 60 minutes.

What is the age guidance?

The event is suitable for ages 12 and over, though it may contain adult themes.

What is the ticket price?

Tickets are £12, with a concession rate of £10.

What format does the event take?

It is an in-conversation spoken word event in which Greg McHugh is interviewed by Philip Differ.

Are there content warnings?

The event contains strong language and may include adult themes.

About This Performance

Scottish Comedy Legends: Greg McHugh is a spoken word performance at Stand 3 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.

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Venue: Stand 3

Stand 3 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.

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Booking Information

Ticket Prices: From £12

Age Guidance: 12+

Content Warnings: Strong language/swearing, More information May contain adult themes

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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.Scottish Comedy Legends: Greg McHugh represents the creative spirit that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.

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