This Is How I Got Arrested...
Azaelia Slade / Free Festival • Semi-professional company
About the show
Azaelia Slade performs this one-woman dark comedy at The Alcove for the Free Festival, directed by Jess Gough and Kate Colgrave-Pope. Featuring an unreliable narrator, the show explores the performative pressures of working-class girlhood. Drawing from real life experiences, Sophie shares stories from her life up to her arrest in a foreign country. With a looming court appearance, she must convince the audience of her innocence before the clock runs out. It's time to find out how she got arrested after smuggling drugs across a border but never actually getting caught with any drugs. Runs for 60 minutes, suitable for ages 16 and over.
Why see this show?
An unreliable narrator, a foreign court system, and drugs that were never actually found — this one-woman show turns real-life chaos into sharp, interactive dark comedy. Azaelia Slade's storytelling has real urgency.
Monday 18 - Sunday 24 August 2025
All performances at 10:30
7 performances
60 minutes
1 performers
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
Free
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the show?
The show runs for 60 minutes.
Where is it performed?
The show is at The Alcove, Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
What is the age guidance?
This show is suitable for ages 16 and over.
How much does it cost?
This show is free.
What is the show about?
A one-woman dark comedy following Sophie, an unreliable narrator who tells stories from her life up to her arrest in a foreign country, while trying to convince the audience of her innocence before a court appearance.
Are there any content warnings?
This show involves audience participation, movement around the performance space, and contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, scenes of violence, and strong language and swearing.
About This Comedy Show
This Is How I Got Arrested... is a comedy performance at The Alcove 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: The Alcove
The Alcove 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: 16+
Content Warnings: Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Audience required to walk or move around during the performance, Scenes of violence, 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.This Is How I Got Arrested... represents the comedy excellence that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.
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