Gag Writer
Gag Writer is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Greenside @ George Street. It has 15 performances listed, running from Fri 7 Aug, 22:05 to Sat 22 Aug, 22:05. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Melissa has been a sex worker for 30 years, and has loved every second and sequin. Reality TV star, columnist, actor and author, as well as unashamed tart. Join for a romp through her career as stripper, porn star, kink model and dominatrix. Audience Reviews: 'An excellent show! A wonderful hour of whore-positive stories that made me think and laugh in equal measure. If you get the chance go see!'. 'Hilarious and a real eye-opener to the world of kink and the adult scene in general. Melissa tells her stories with humour and honesty. A great night out'.
Details
- Venue: Greenside @ George Street
- Space: Ivy Studio
- Genre: COMEDY, Spoken word, True-life
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 33 seats (Ivy Studio) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 15, 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: Through Wheelchair access entrance, then on same level. Wheelchair access type:Level Access, Lift (Building Lift) 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 8 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.
This is not comedy, so do not look for big laughs, but it is an hour of smiles and chuckles, fascination and fun.
— The Scotsman (3 out of 5 stars)
Gag Writer is funny, engaging, and refreshingly non-judgmental. It earns its audience and leaves you thinking after the laughs. 5 Stars
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Fri 7 Aug, 22:05 — Already performed — £12.00
- Sat 8 Aug, 22:05 — Already performed — £12.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 22:05 — Already performed — £12.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 22:05 — Already performed — £12.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 22:05 — Already performed — £12.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 22:05 — Already performed — £12.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 22:05 — Already performed — £12.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 22:05 — Already performed — £12.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 22:05 — Already performed — £12.00
- Mon 17 Aug, 22:05 — Already performed — £12.00
- Tue 18 Aug, 22:05 — Already performed — £12.00
- Wed 19 Aug, 22:05 — Already performed — £12.00
- Thu 20 Aug, 22:05 — Already performed — £12.00
- Fri 21 Aug, 22:05 — Already performed — £12.00
- Sat 22 Aug, 22:05 — Already performed — £12.00