Wild and Whirling Words

Name: Wild and Whirling Words
Start: 2026-08-08 14:35:00
End: 2026-08-08 15:20:00
Location: The Garage

Phil Osborn / PBH's Free Fringe • Semi-professional company

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45 minutes•The Garage

Spoken Word

Poetry

Comedy

Wild and Whirling Words

45 minutes•The Garage

By Phil Osborn / PBH's Free Fringe • Semi-professional company

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So, you’re seventy, you’ve retired and you’re getting your pension. What do you do? Loosen your truss, binge Countdown and suck Mintoes? Not if you’re Phil Osborn, no! You take fifty years’ worth of droll, indignant and acerbic poetry, accept the offer from PBH Free Fringe and hot tail it to Edinburgh to try to make the world laugh in hard times. After a slight hiatus of 40 years Phil is back performing his poetry at the Fringe. Catch him now before he's dead!

About the show

Phil Osborn brings fifty years' worth of droll, indignant and acerbic poetry to The Garage through the PBH Free Fringe. Now seventy and retired, Phil has taken up the offer from PBH Free Fringe to return to performing his poetry at the Fringe after a hiatus of 40 years. The show runs for 45 minutes, is free, and is for audiences aged 16 and over. Strong language is expected.

Why see this show?

Fifty years of sharp, funny poetry from a poet returning to the Fringe after a long absence — performed free of charge. Phil Osborn's own billing is hard to beat: catch him now before he's dead.

Tickets

Free

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When

Saturday 8 - Tuesday 18 August 2026

All performances at 14:35

11 performances

Duration

45 mins

Cast

1 performers

Festival

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026

Venue

The Garage

50 Lothian Rd

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Additional Information

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the show?

The show runs for 45 minutes.

Where is it on?

At The Garage, Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

How much does it cost?

This is a free event.

What is the age guidance?

Suitable for ages 16 and over.

Are there content warnings?

The show contains strong language and swearing.

What kind of show is it?

A spoken word poetry show with comedic elements, featuring fifty years' worth of droll, indignant and acerbic poetry.

About This Performance

Wild and Whirling Words is a spoken word performance at The Garage during Edinburgh Festival 2026. Running for 45 minutes, this show is part of the world's largest arts festival, bringing together performers and audiences from across the globe.

Experience the magic of live performance at Edinburgh Festival. Each show offers something unique and memorable.

Venue: The Garage

The Garage 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 £null

Age Guidance: 16+

Content Warnings: Strong language/swearing

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Part of Edinburgh Festival 2026

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.Wild and Whirling Words represents the creative spirit that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.

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