Need a Light?
Need a Light? by Freddie Meredith is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Pleasance Courtyard. It has 28 performances listed, running from Wed 5 Aug, 17:50 to Sun 30 Aug, 17:50. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
A self-appointed thought leader holds court in the smoking area of a club, unpacking masculinity, fame and the algorithm while soft launching himself to strangers. This could really be a sick night. The highly anticipated debut hour from character comedian Freddie Meredith. There'll be confusion at the bar, grace on the dance floor, honesty by the bins. No filter, no followers. The wrong strategy for the right night. As seen on Such Brave Girls and Big Boys. Royal Television Society Comedy Award nominee. ‘My favourite new voice in British comedy' (Jamie Demetriou).
Details
- Performer: Freddie Meredith
- Venue: Pleasance Courtyard
- Space: Baby Grand
- Genre: COMEDY, Character Comedy, Solo show
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 66 seats (Baby Grand) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 28, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: ramp
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet, Hearing loop
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Via a driveway from the main road. Permanent Ramp is 1200mm wide x 2400mm long. Approx. drop will be about 200-250mm. Angle of elevation will depend on the sitting in the car park itself. Max. load 500kg. Wheelchair access type:Permanent Ramp 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 9 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.
A very clever, thought provoking hour of unique comedy. A very impressive debut. One to watch. Catch him while you can.
— one4review (4 out of 5 stars)
Expect that list of credits to grow on the back of this assured Edinburgh debut, which showcases his perfectly nuanced performance skills and finely tuned comic sensibilities.
— Chortle (4 out of 5 stars)
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Wed 5 Aug, 17:50 — Already performed — £9.00
- Thu 6 Aug, 17:50 — Already performed — £9.00
- Fri 7 Aug, 17:50 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sat 8 Aug, 17:50 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 17:50 — Already performed — £14.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 17:50 — Already performed — £14.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 17:50 — Already performed — £14.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 17:50 — Already performed — £13.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 17:50 — Already performed — £13.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 17:50 — Already performed — £14.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 22:50 — Already performed
- Sat 15 Aug, 17:50 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sun 16 Aug, 17:50 — Already performed — £14.00
- Mon 17 Aug, 17:50 — Already performed — £13.00
- Wed 19 Aug, 17:50 — Already performed — £13.00
- Thu 20 Aug, 17:50 — Already performed — £13.00
- Thu 20 Aug, 22:50 — Already performed — £13.00
- Fri 21 Aug, 17:50 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sat 22 Aug, 17:50 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sun 23 Aug, 17:50 — Already performed — £14.00
- Mon 24 Aug, 17:50 — Already performed — £13.00
- Tue 25 Aug, 17:50 — Already performed — £13.00
- Wed 26 Aug, 17:50 — Already performed — £13.00
- Thu 27 Aug, 17:50 — Already performed — £13.00
- Thu 27 Aug, 22:50 — Already performed — £13.00
- Fri 28 Aug, 17:50 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sat 29 Aug, 17:50 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sun 30 Aug, 17:50 — Already performed — £14.00