Horrible Family

Horrible Family by Mark Black is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4. It has 6 performances listed, running from Wed 5 Aug, 19:25 to Mon 10 Aug, 19:25. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.

About this show

Mark Black brings his brand-new stand-up comedy and musical show, Horrible Family, to the stage for 2026. Best known as the star of BBC’s Pity Party, Mark has amassed millions of online views with his razor-sharp sketches and songs. Following sold-out performances at the SEC Armadillo and Pavilion Theatre in 2024, he returns with his signature dark wit, brutally honest storytelling and a brand-new collection of hilarious original songs. Expect big laughs, biting observations and outrageous tales from a family you’ll be glad isn’t yours.

Details

  • Performer: Mark Black
  • Venue: The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4
  • Space: Stand 3
  • Genre: COMEDY, Musical comedy, Alternative comedy
  • Country: UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
  • Running time: 60 minutes
  • Room size: about 180 seats (Stand 3) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
  • Performances listed: 6, of which 0 still to come and on sale

Accessibility

  • Venue notes: Accessible entry: Stand 3 is accessible from the pavement with steps leading to a courtyard. The venue is situated in the basement part of the building. There are 15 steps in total with a 90 degree turn on a stone staircase with handrails. Once inside the Stand 3 has a further 3 steps indoors before leading to the main space. Staff are always available to assist, however we cannot help to carry customers. 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 5 Aug, 19:25 — Already performed — £20.00
  • Thu 6 Aug, 19:25 — Already performed — £20.00
  • Fri 7 Aug, 19:25 — Already performed — £20.00
  • Sat 8 Aug, 19:25 — Already performed — £20.00
  • Sun 9 Aug, 19:25 — Already performed — £20.00
  • Mon 10 Aug, 19:25 — Already performed — £20.00

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