Government Approved Comedian
Government Approved Comedian by Kate Hammer is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Monkey Barrel Comedy (Niddry Street). It has 27 performances listed, running from Mon 3 Aug, 17:00 to Sun 30 Aug, 17:00. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
One Canadian needs to make you laugh, otherwise she will be deported. Join Kate as she navigates proving herself to get a Global Talent Visa, getting dominated on Vinted, and breaking up with an identical twin. As seen on Breaking the News, BBC Scotland, Roast Battle League and Channel 4. 'A full package, all tools comedian... It is impossible not to vibe with Hammer' (Comedy.co.uk). 'Frenetic and clownishly graphic' (Chortle.co.uk). 'Dynamic and charismatic' (BroadwayWorld.com). 'Delightful on stage… knows exactly how to land a line' (One4Review.co.uk).
Details
- Performer: Kate Hammer
- Venue: Monkey Barrel Comedy (Niddry Street)
- Space: The Studio
- Genre: COMEDY, Stand-up, Solo show
- Country: CANADA
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 40 seats (The Studio) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 27, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: There are 3 steps up to the ground floor where the performance space is. Stairs: 2 - 5 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 4 published reviews and 13 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.
Hammer’s excellent physicality and vocality while telling these stories team well to have the audience buckling with laughter.
— Ed Fest Mag (5 out of 5 stars)
3.5 Stars Ultimately, she rustles plenty of superb material, giving ample opportunities for well-timed callbacks.
3.5 stars Boisterous stand-up with a good heart and an eye for fun.
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Mon 3 Aug, 17:00 — Already performed — £8.00
- Tue 4 Aug, 17:00 — Already performed — £8.00
- Wed 5 Aug, 17:00 — Already performed — £8.00
- Thu 6 Aug, 17:00 — Already performed — £8.00
- Fri 7 Aug, 17:00 — Already performed — £12.00
- Sat 8 Aug, 17:00 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 17:00 — Already performed — £13.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 17:00 — Already performed — £13.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 17:00 — Already performed — £13.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 17:00 — Already performed — £10.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 17:00 — Already performed — £12.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 17:00 — Already performed — £12.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 17:00 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sun 16 Aug, 17:00 — Already performed — £13.00
- Mon 17 Aug, 17:00 — Already performed — £10.00
- Tue 18 Aug, 17:00 — Already performed — £10.00
- Thu 20 Aug, 17:00 — Already performed — £12.00
- Fri 21 Aug, 17:00 — Already performed — £12.00
- Sat 22 Aug, 17:00 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sun 23 Aug, 17:00 — Already performed — £13.00
- Mon 24 Aug, 17:00 — Already performed — £10.00
- Tue 25 Aug, 17:00 — Already performed — £10.00
- Wed 26 Aug, 17:00 — Already performed — £10.00
- Thu 27 Aug, 17:00 — Already performed — £12.00
- Fri 28 Aug, 17:00 — Already performed — £12.00
- Sat 29 Aug, 17:00 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sun 30 Aug, 17:00 — Already performed — £13.00