Reaching
Reaching by Jack Abela is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at PBH's Free Fringe @ Canons' Gait. It has 12 performances listed, running from Wed 19 Aug, 17:45 to Sun 30 Aug, 17:45. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
His sister has just won a BAFTA, his friends are d*ckheads, and he’s five foot five. Jack Abela is trying to escape his sister’s shadow. He’s reaching for a better life, better friends, and also, the microphone. Komedia New Comedy Award finalist. South Coast Comedian of the Year finalist. BBC New Comedy Award nominee. Presenter on LocalTV.
Details
- Performer: Jack Abela
- Venue: PBH's Free Fringe @ Canons' Gait
- Space: Lower
- Genre: COMEDY
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND
- Running time: 45 minutes
- Performances listed: 12, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Level access into bar. Performance space is in basement with 2 staircases. First staircase has 8 steps down a permanent staircase with handrails on both sides to a landing area. Second staircase has 7 steps down a permanent staircase with handrails on both sides. Stairs: 11- 20 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 19 Aug, 17:45 — Already performed — Free
- Thu 20 Aug, 17:45 — Already performed — Free
- Fri 21 Aug, 17:45 — Already performed — Free
- Sat 22 Aug, 17:45 — Already performed — Free
- Sun 23 Aug, 17:45 — Already performed — Free
- Mon 24 Aug, 17:45 — Already performed — Free
- Tue 25 Aug, 17:45 — Already performed — Free
- Wed 26 Aug, 17:45 — Already performed — Free
- Thu 27 Aug, 17:45 — Already performed — Free
- Fri 28 Aug, 17:45 — Already performed — Free
- Sat 29 Aug, 17:45 — Already performed — Free
- Sun 30 Aug, 17:45 — Already performed — Free