Performative Male
Performative Male by Darren McGarvey is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at The Stand Comedy Club. It has 12 performances listed, running from Wed 5 Aug, 14:35 to Sun 16 Aug, 14:35. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
A series of live, in-conversation events led by Darren McGarvey, BAFTA award-winning broadcaster and acclaimed author. Joined by a range of guests, he explores how men learn masculinity, perform it under pressure and respond when it begins to fail. Moving beyond slogans and surface debate, these conversations examine behaviour, identity, relationships and change without reducing men to heroes or villains. Expect sharp analysis, honest reflection and moments of discomfort. This is not about moral posturing or easy answers, but about understanding what shapes male behaviour – and what it might take for it to shift.
Details
- Performer: Darren McGarvey
- Venue: The Stand Comedy Club
- Space: Stand 1
- Genre: SPOKEN_WORD, Talk, In conversation
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 140 seats (Stand 1) — 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
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Stand 1 is in a basement and access is by stairs at the front of the building from the pavement. Stairs are well lit and in good condition. Seven steps down, turn 90 degrees, then two more on a stone staircase with handrails to gain access. Staff are always available to assist, however we cannot help to carry customers. Stairs: 6 - 10 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 5 Aug, 14:35 — Already performed — £15.00
- Thu 6 Aug, 14:35 — Already performed — £15.00
- Fri 7 Aug, 14:35 — Already performed — £15.00
- Sat 8 Aug, 14:35 — Already performed — £15.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 14:35 — Already performed — £15.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 14:35 — Already performed — £15.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 14:35 — Already performed — £15.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 14:35 — Already performed — £15.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 14:35 — Already performed — £15.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 14:35 — Already performed — £15.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 14:35 — Already performed — £15.00
- Sun 16 Aug, 14:35 — Already performed — £15.00