Ping-Pong Champ
Ping-Pong Champ by Don Toberman is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Pleasance Courtyard. It has 13 performances listed, running from Tue 18 Aug, 13:30 to Mon 31 Aug, 13:30. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
The award-winning, * (TheWeeReview.com), clown showdown where Don Toberman – played by Gaulier-trained showman Chase Brantley – takes on the entire audience in a pantomime ping-pong championship. It's absurd, athletic, sensitive and totally unhinged. Grab a paddle and hold on tight. Reviews: 'A physical comedy masterclass' * (TheWeeReview.com), 'Simply one of the funniest shows I've ever seen' * (TheRealChrisparkle.com), 'A sweaty, seductive and very silly joyride' (BroadwayBaby.com). Awards: Critics' Pick – ARTS ATL, Fringe AF – Denver Fringe Festival, and Critics' Choice – KC Fringe Festival.
Details
- Performer: Don Toberman
- Venue: Pleasance Courtyard
- Space: Bunker Two
- Genre: THEATRE, Comedy, Clown
- Country: UNITED STATES
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 56 seats (Bunker Two) — 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
- 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 12 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.
Gaulier-trained showman Chase Brantley has compressed what was last year a lovely shiny rock into a pure diamond. 5 Stars
Jon Tilley and Darius Emadi, it’s a riotous, breathless, relentless, and fundamentally joyful Fringe hour.
— Rialto Arts (4 out of 5 stars)
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Tue 18 Aug, 13:30 — Already performed — £12.00
- Wed 19 Aug, 13:30 — Already performed — £12.00
- Thu 20 Aug, 13:30 — Already performed — £14.00
- Fri 21 Aug, 13:30 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sat 22 Aug, 13:30 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sun 23 Aug, 13:30 — Already performed — £14.00
- Tue 25 Aug, 13:30 — Already performed — £12.00
- Wed 26 Aug, 13:30 — Already performed — £12.00
- Thu 27 Aug, 13:30 — Already performed — £14.00
- Fri 28 Aug, 13:30 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sat 29 Aug, 13:30 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sun 30 Aug, 13:30 — Already performed — £14.00
- Mon 31 Aug, 13:30 — Already performed — £12.00