The Fifth Weezer

The Fifth Weezer by Jake Donaldson is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Alchemist Cocktail Bar and Restaurant. It has 7 performances listed, running from Fri 7 Aug, 14:45 to Thu 13 Aug, 14:45. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.

About this show

Jake was born in the 90s, a teenager in the 2000s, and never really fit in. Turns out being into X-Men and the band Weezer didn’t win you much respect growing up in a North East ex-mining village. He only had one real dream but never followed it. Maybe all of this is why he’s ended up the way he is. Brand-new stand-up comedy from BBC New Comedy Award 2024 finalist Jake Donaldson, packed with nostalgia, punchy jokes and stories about finding your place in the world. ‘Excellent’ (Comedy.co.uk). ‘Truly brilliant humour’ (NorthWestEnd.co.uk).

Details

  • Performer: Jake Donaldson
  • Venue: Alchemist Cocktail Bar and Restaurant
  • Space: The Garret
  • Genre: COMEDY, Stand-up, Solo show
  • Country: UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND
  • Running time: 55 minutes
  • Ed Fringe Guide rating: Wild Cards
  • Room size: about 25 seats (The Garret) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
  • Performances listed: 7, of which 0 still to come and on sale

Accessibility

  • Access features: Accessible toilet
  • Venue notes: Accessible entry: As you enter the main entrance, take the flight of stair up to The Garret. With windows looking out to George Street, you'll find an intimate room awaiting you to take your seat for the show. Please feel free to ask team members for directions. Drinks ordered at the main bar can be taken into the room. 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

  • Fri 7 Aug, 14:45 — Already performed — Free
  • Sat 8 Aug, 14:45 — Already performed — Free
  • Sun 9 Aug, 14:45 — Already performed — Free
  • Mon 10 Aug, 14:45 — Already performed — Free
  • Tue 11 Aug, 14:45 — Already performed — Free
  • Wed 12 Aug, 14:45 — Already performed — Free
  • Thu 13 Aug, 14:45 — Already performed — Free

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