Harder Better Faster Paul-er
Harder Better Faster Paul-er by Paul McDaniel is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4. It has 14 performances listed, running from Thu 6 Aug, 14:55 to Thu 20 Aug, 14:55. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Come see the Northern Irish deadpan comic's new show where he talks about coming to terms with his "inner" Paul. Perfect if you're a Paul or friends with one! Tour support for Susie McCabe. As seen / heard on Breaking the News and Edinburgh Unlocked. 'An inexplicable delight' (Chortle.co.uk). 'Glorious' (Comedy.co.uk). 'Paul McDaniel is f*cking brilliant' (Janey Godley).
Details
- Performer: Paul McDaniel
- Venue: The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4
- Space: Stand 4
- Genre: COMEDY, Stand-up
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 35 seats (Stand 4) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 14, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Stand 4 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 venue, it is level access to stand 4 with a right turn. 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.
What the reviewers said
We have captured 1 published review and 1 audience review 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.
Having only seen Paul McDaniel do a couple of 20 minute slots previously and was interested to see how he would translate to a full hour.
— One4Review (5 out of 5 stars)
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Thu 6 Aug, 14:55 — Already performed — £8.00
- Fri 7 Aug, 14:55 — Already performed — £12.00
- Sat 8 Aug, 14:55 — Already performed — £12.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 14:55 — Already performed — £12.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 14:55 — Already performed — £12.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 14:55 — Already performed — £12.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 14:55 — Already performed — £12.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 14:55 — Already performed — £12.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 14:55 — Already performed — £12.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 14:55 — Already performed — £12.00
- Sun 16 Aug, 14:55 — Already performed — £12.00
- Tue 18 Aug, 14:55 — Already performed — £12.00
- Wed 19 Aug, 14:55 — Already performed — £12.00
- Thu 20 Aug, 14:55 — Already performed — £12.00