Abnormally Funny People - Euan’s Guide at the Edinburgh Fringe 2025 

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As an Edinburgh based charity, we love to support local events - or perhaps it’s an excuse for us to enjoy the Edinburgh Fringe! Either way, earlier this week, the Euan’s Guide team went to see Abnormally Funny People supported by Motability Operations.

What’s it all about?

First debuting 20 years ago, this trailblazing show brings together a brilliant line-up of disabled comedians to showcase their talent and make clear that comedy is inclusive. 

With sharp wit, unique perspectives and plenty of laughs, it’s a show that challenges preconceptions and keeps the audience thoroughly entertained.

A star-studded roster of comedic talent
On the bill we had Britain’s Got Talent (BGT) 2024 finalist Alex Mitchell, BGT winner Lee Ridley aka Lost Voice Guy, Sean Lock Comedy Award winner Harriet Dyer and Don Biswas, who was recently described by Chortle as “smart, funny and fiercely political” – a varied line-up, to be sure!

Alex opened the show with one of the most unique sets our Community Manager Joe said he’s seen in a long time - and our Joe loves a show! Joe said, “Alex’s tics are as much a part of him as they are the show and the way in which he incorporates them into his delivery was nothing short of masterful. His sketch on “Prison Chicken” had us in stitches".”

Harriet Dyer, who is best described as a force of nature, followed, enjoying her own performance as much as the audience. Harriet flits between bits in any route other than how the crow - or seagull - flies. We couldn’t tell what was coming next, which is absolutely the secret to great comedy.

The third act was the spectacular Don Biswas, who told of his upbringing, life as a neurodivergent person and took a few cheeky shots at politicians past and present, showing just that Chortle’s statement is entirely accurate.

Dinosaurs playing sports

Before our last course of comedy we were treated to a short bit of improv in a game called Three Headed Expert, where the crowd named an animal and a sport. In our case it was T-Rex and Extreme Frisbee. Each comedian had to reply to a question posed by Alex about training a dinosaur to play a beach sport, with everyone on the panel allowed one word each.
This provided some rather unexpected laughs as each comedian was at the mercy of the next and not even they knew what was coming next.

The headliner 

We then welcomed our headliner, Lost Voice Guy, a man who needs no introduction as most of us will have seen him over the years either through his BGT performances, his Live at the Apollo shows or his part in the BBC show Jerk.

Lost Voice Guy describes himself as a struggling stand-up comedian who struggles to stand up. With his jokes delivered via text-to-speech software on an iPad he has a particularly unique comedic voice. Joe said of Lost Voice Guy’s performance: “His routines showing the other voices at his disposal were hilarious and his observations on how a satnav might be helpful for both wayfinding and navigating relationships had the crowd fighting for breath.”

As an additional treat, we were given a short presentation by Simon Minty and Steve Best giving thanks to the attendees, the talent and the support the show has had over the years.

To round off the evening, we were treated to a bit of music, a video playing a medley of an original Abnormally Funny People composition and the Oasis classic Roll With It with a cameo from Harriet’s rat in a glove!

How was the disabled access? 

Taking place in Beside, a temporary building within the Pleasance Courtyard, there was a solid effort at accessibility with ramp access into the venue and spaces at the front for those with wheelchairs and powerchairs. In most comedy shows being at the front is risky, but thankfully it’s not that sort of show - you’re quite safe in the first row!!

Accessible matting is provided throughout the courtyard which would be more accessible if people didn’t insist on standing on it, something each of the comedians were quick to make light of while highlighting a recurring frustration

Captions are shown on a screen during the performance and BSL signing is provided on specified dates.

If you’re looking for a great time, a good laugh and want to support some fantastic disabled comedians, make sure you catch Abnormally Funny People at the Edinburgh Fringe before closing night on Monday 25 August.

Get your tickets on the website!

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