Simon Kay: Sad Boi, Funny Guy

Name: Simon Kay: Sad Boi, Funny Guy
Start: 2025-07-31 19:25:00
End: 2025-07-31 20:10:00
Location: Nineties

Simon Kay / Free Festival • Amateur Company

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45 minutes•Nineties

Comedy

Stand-up

Simon Kay: Sad Boi, Funny Guy

45 minutes•Nineties

By Simon Kay / Free Festival • Amateur Company

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The world’s a mess and Simon doesn’t know what to do. Surely telling some jokes will help, right? Join Simon for his Edinburgh debut and get ready for clever, quirky and really original stand-up comedy. His antics probably won’t save the world, but they just might save your night. Don’t miss this fresh act – all the way from New Zealand, just like Hobbits, splitting the atom and women getting the right to vote.

About the show

Simon Kay: Sad Boi, Funny Guy is an Edinburgh debut stand-up show by Simon Kay, performing via Free Festival at Nineties. Described as clever, quirky and original, the show runs for 45 minutes and costs £2.50. It is suitable for audiences aged 16 and over. Simon Kay comes from New Zealand — a country the show itself notes is also the origin of Hobbits, the splitting of the atom and women getting the right to vote.

Why see this show?

A debut hour from a New Zealand comic tackling a world in a mess with a light touch and a distinctive comic voice. At 45 minutes and £2.50, it's an accessible and low-risk Fringe discovery.

Tickets

£2.50

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When

Thursday 31 July - Sunday 24 August 2025

All performances at 19:25

24 performances

Duration

45 mins

Cast

1 performers

Festival

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025

Venue

Nineties

19 Blair Street

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Additional Information

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Simon Kay: Sad Boi, Funny Guy run?

The show runs for 45 minutes.

How much do tickets cost?

Tickets are priced at £2.50.

What is the age guidance?

The show is suitable for audiences aged 16 and over.

Is this Simon Kay's Edinburgh debut?

Yes, the listing describes this as Simon Kay's Edinburgh debut.

Are there any content warnings?

There are no content warnings for this show.

Where is the show performed?

Simon Kay: Sad Boi, Funny Guy is performed at Nineties as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

About This Comedy Show

Simon Kay: Sad Boi, Funny Guy is a comedy performance at Nineties during Edinburgh Festival 2025. Running for 45 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: Nineties

Nineties 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 £2.5

Age Guidance: 16+

Content Warnings: None

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.Simon Kay: Sad Boi, Funny Guy represents the comedy excellence that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.

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