A Brief History of Northumbria (WIP)
A Brief History of Northumbria (WIP) by Raul Kohli is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Alchemist Cocktail Bar and Restaurant. It has 13 performances listed, running from Tue 18 Aug, 17:15 to Sun 30 Aug, 17:15. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Award-winning comedian, the Newcastle Brown Male and North East history buff Raul Kohli attempts to summarize 10,000 years of Northumbrian history in 45 minutes, arguing the North East of England's contribution to the universe has been severely underappreciated. * (Guardian). 'Beautifully written and achingly funny' (AYoungishPerspective.co.uk). ISH Edinburgh Fringe Best Show Nominee 2024. Best Show Nominee – Leicester Comedy Festival 2019. As seen on Tyne Travel, The Adopted Geordies Podcast and We Are Newcastle United.
Details
- Performer: Raul Kohli
- Venue: Alchemist Cocktail Bar and Restaurant
- Space: The Garret
- Genre: SPOKEN_WORD, Storytelling, Comedy
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND
- Running time: 45 minutes
- Room size: about 25 seats (The Garret) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 13, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Access features: Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: As you enter the main entrance, take the flight of stair up to The Garret. With windows looking out to George Street, you'll find an intimate room awaiting you to take your seat for the show. Please feel free to ask team members for directions. Drinks ordered at the main bar can be taken into the room. Stairs: 11- 20 Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Tue 18 Aug, 17:15 — Already performed — £7.50
- Thu 20 Aug, 17:15 — Cancelled — £7.50
- Fri 21 Aug, 17:15 — Already performed — £7.50
- Fri 21 Aug, 17:15 — Cancelled — £7.50
- Sat 22 Aug, 17:15 — Already performed — £7.50
- Sun 23 Aug, 17:15 — Already performed — £7.50
- Mon 24 Aug, 17:15 — Already performed — £7.50
- Tue 25 Aug, 17:15 — Already performed — £7.50
- Wed 26 Aug, 17:15 — Cancelled
- Thu 27 Aug, 17:15 — Cancelled — £7.50
- Fri 28 Aug, 17:15 — Already performed — £7.50
- Sat 29 Aug, 17:15 — Already performed — £7.50
- Sun 30 Aug, 17:15 — Already performed — £7.50