Darling
Darling by Dane Buckley is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Pleasance Courtyard. It has 27 performances listed, running from Wed 5 Aug, 18:00 to Sun 30 Aug, 18:00. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
The world's only Irish, Indian, gay comedian (probably) delivers his debut stand-up hour about Irish mammies, Indian grannies and his archenemy: the parish priest. Expect cheeky, camp mischief and an ode to butter. As seen on Channel 4's 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, BBC One and Comedy Central. Tour Support for Josh Widdicombe, Tom Allen, Joanne McNally and Rosie Jones. Finalist for BBC New Comedy Awards, British Comedian of the Year and The Sean Lock Comedy Awards. Pleasance Reserve alumni. Co-host of the top ten podcast Welcome To Hell. 'Slick and personable' (Chortle.co.uk).
Details
- Performer: Dane Buckley
- Venue: Pleasance Courtyard
- Space: Bunker One
- Genre: COMEDY, Stand-up, Storytelling
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Ed Fringe Guide rating: Wild Cards
- Room size: about 56 seats (Bunker One) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 27, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: level
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet, Hearing loop
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Access via driveway off main road. Performance space is on Ground Floor with no steps. 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.
What the reviewers said
We have captured 2 published reviews and 21 audience reviews for this show from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe’s own listing. The excerpts below are the reviewers’ words, not ours — follow each link for the full review.
As the only Irish/ Indian gay comic around (probably), Dane Buckley’s unique selling point is explored in his debut show – Darling.
— The Wee Review (5 out of 5 stars)
Deeply moving and uproariously funny, Darling is a perfect example of what wonders can happen when you mix tragedy with comedy. This show is a true testament to both Buckley and the women who raised him
— The Skinny (5 out of 5 stars)
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Wed 5 Aug, 18:00 — Already performed — £9.00
- Thu 6 Aug, 18:00 — Already performed — £9.00
- Fri 7 Aug, 18:00 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sat 8 Aug, 18:00 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 18:00 — Already performed — £13.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 18:00 — Already performed — £13.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 18:00 — Already performed — £13.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 18:00 — Already performed — £12.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 18:00 — Already performed — £12.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 18:00 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 18:00 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 23:15 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sun 16 Aug, 18:00 — Already performed — £13.00
- Tue 18 Aug, 18:00 — Already performed — £12.00
- Wed 19 Aug, 18:00 — Already performed — £12.00
- Thu 20 Aug, 18:00 — Already performed — £12.00
- Fri 21 Aug, 18:00 — Already performed — £13.00
- Fri 21 Aug, 23:00 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sat 22 Aug, 18:00 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sun 23 Aug, 18:00 — Already performed — £13.00
- Mon 24 Aug, 18:00 — Already performed — £12.00
- Tue 25 Aug, 18:00 — Already performed — £12.00
- Wed 26 Aug, 18:00 — Already performed — £12.00
- Thu 27 Aug, 18:00 — Already performed — £12.00
- Fri 28 Aug, 18:00 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sat 29 Aug, 18:00 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sun 30 Aug, 18:00 — Already performed — £13.00