Golden Child
Golden Child by Irene Woo is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Just The Tonic at The Mash House. It has 24 performances listed, running from Thu 6 Aug, 17:55 to Sun 30 Aug, 17:55. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
From a sold-out NYC preview! Until recently, Irene Woo embodied the 'Golden Child'. As a Senior Software Engineer at Google, she had it all: the six-figure salary, the impressive title, and the unconditional approval of her immigrant parents. But when she turned 28, she quit her job to tell jokes in damp basements. With the unrelenting standards of a type-A Asian oldest daughter and the messy reality of a human being, Irene explores the golden handcuffs of tech, the cultural whiplash of being a French-Chinese woman in America, and the baffling logic of modern relationships.
Details
- Performer: Irene Woo
- Venue: Just The Tonic at The Mash House
- Space: Just The Snifter Room
- Genre: COMEDY, Stand-up, Storytelling
- Country: UNITED STATES
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 60 seats (Just The Snifter Room) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 24, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: The main entrance is accessed either via an alley and some steps (appximately 20) from Cowgate or from an alley and steps down (approximately 15) from Guthrie St. Once in the venue, this space is accessed vias approximately 20 stairs Stairs: 20+ 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 14 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.
3.1 Stars Golden Child is a safe and pleasant Festival Fringe experience. It is a reliable choice for taking acquaintances when you are unsure of their comedic tastes.
3.5 Stars Irene Woo: Golden Child blends relatability and discovery of new experiences in a solid stand-up set, with humour that’s enjoyable for people of all backgrounds.
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Thu 6 Aug, 17:55 — Already performed — £5.00
- Fri 7 Aug, 17:55 — Already performed — £5.00
- Sat 8 Aug, 17:55 — Already performed — £7.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 17:55 — Already performed — £5.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 17:55 — Already performed — £5.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 17:55 — Already performed — £5.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 17:55 — Already performed — £5.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 17:55 — Already performed — £5.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 17:55 — Already performed — £7.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 17:55 — Already performed — £7.00
- Sun 16 Aug, 17:55 — Already performed — £5.00
- Mon 17 Aug, 17:55 — Already performed — £5.00
- Wed 19 Aug, 17:55 — Already performed — £5.00
- Thu 20 Aug, 17:55 — Already performed — £5.00
- Fri 21 Aug, 17:55 — Already performed — £7.00
- Sat 22 Aug, 17:55 — Already performed — £7.00
- Sun 23 Aug, 17:55 — Already performed — £5.00
- Mon 24 Aug, 17:55 — Already performed — £5.00
- Tue 25 Aug, 17:55 — Already performed — £5.00
- Wed 26 Aug, 17:55 — Already performed — £5.00
- Thu 27 Aug, 17:55 — Already performed — £5.00
- Fri 28 Aug, 17:55 — Already performed — £7.00
- Sat 29 Aug, 17:55 — Already performed — £7.00
- Sun 30 Aug, 17:55 — Already performed — £5.00