British. Broken. Chinese. (WIP)
British. Broken. Chinese. (WIP) is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Laughing Horse @ Bar 50. It has 12 performances listed, running from Wed 19 Aug, 13:00 to Sun 30 Aug, 13:00. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Vinny Shiu is a fast-rising British-Chinese comedian making waves on the UK comedy circuit with bold, unfiltered stand-up that turns personal chaos into big laughs. In this work-in-progress show, Vinny dives into identity, family expectations and the pursuit of love with sharp jokes, storytelling and musical comedy. Honest, self-aware and packed with punchlines, his dynamic performances leave audiences buzzing. Recently featured on the BBC New Comedy Awards 2025, Vinny won Southampton Comedian of the Year 2023 and was a finalist in British Comedian of the Year 2024. Catch this hilarious new show as it takes shape.
Details
- Venue: Laughing Horse @ Bar 50
- Space: The Alcove
- Genre: COMEDY, Work in Progress, Musical comedy
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND
- Running time: 45 minutes
- Room size: about 60 seats (The Alcove) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 12, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: level
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: There is level access from the bar and cowgate entrance Wheelchair access type:Level Access Stairs: None 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
- Wed 19 Aug, 13:00 — Already performed — £2.50
- Thu 20 Aug, 13:00 — Already performed — £2.50
- Fri 21 Aug, 13:00 — Already performed — £2.50
- Sat 22 Aug, 13:00 — Already performed — £2.50
- Sun 23 Aug, 13:00 — Already performed — £2.50
- Mon 24 Aug, 13:00 — Already performed — £2.50
- Tue 25 Aug, 13:00 — Already performed — £2.50
- Wed 26 Aug, 13:00 — Already performed — £2.50
- Thu 27 Aug, 13:00 — Already performed — £2.50
- Fri 28 Aug, 13:00 — Already performed — £2.50
- Sat 29 Aug, 13:00 — Already performed — £2.50
- Sun 30 Aug, 13:00 — Already performed — £2.50