Get an exclusive sneak peek at some of the most anticipated shows heading to the Edinburgh Fringe in York – in brand new comedy festival.
Theatre@41 on Monkgate have announced Halfway to Edinburgh, a brand new pre-Edinburgh Fringe comedy festival running from Sunday 13 to Saturday 19 July 2025.
The festival has a line-up of established and rising stars, who will be fine-tuning their Edinburgh material ahead of the world’s largest arts festival.
Festival-goers will have the chance to catch previews from:
- Josie Long
- Sam Nicoresti
- Lulu Popplewell
- Molly McGuinness
- Phil Ellis
- Hayley Ellis
- Susan Riddell
- Kate Dolan
- Rob Auton
- Chloe Pett
In addition to these highly anticipated previews, the festival also features Nina Gilligan performing her acclaimed show ‘Goldfish’ from last year’s Fringe.
“We are absolutely thrilled to bring such a fantastic calibre of comedic talent to York with Halfway to Edinburgh,” said Alan Park, chair of Theatre@41.
“This festival is a unique opportunity for local audiences to experience the excitement and innovation of the Edinburgh Fringe without leaving the city.
“It’s the perfect chance to see some incredible shows before they hit the big stage in Scotland.”
Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to get Halfway to Edinburgh and witness some of the best comedy heading to the Fringe this summer!
Tickets are expected to sell quickly, so early booking is advised. Find the full programme and tickets at the Theatre@41 website.