Chop Logic
Chop Logic by Rhys James is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Pleasance Courtyard. It has 15 performances listed, running from Mon 17 Aug, 20:10 to Sun 30 Aug, 20:10. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Rhys made a discovery that could fix everything. It's been staring him in the face this whole time, in a mirror held behind his head. If he can somehow ignore his own problems, he might just be able to solve yours. A fast, forensic hour of big ideas and gag-dense overthinking from one of Britain's sharpest stand-ups. Star of Mock the Week, also seen furrowing his brow on QI and Live At The Apollo. 'Scintillating stand-up' (Times). 'Pee your pants funny' * (EdFestMag.com). 'One of the funniest men in the world' (Richard Osman).
Details
- Performer: Rhys James
- Venue: Pleasance Courtyard
- Space: Cabaret Bar
- Genre: COMEDY, Stand-up, Storytelling
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Ed Fringe Guide rating: Ok
- Room size: about 170 seats (Cabaret Bar) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 15, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: ramp
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet, Hearing loop
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Queue in courtyard. Once inside either remain in ground level seating or five steps down to stage level. All seating moveable. Performance space is on the Ground Floor with 5 steps down a permanent stone staircase. Wheelchair access type:Temporary Ramp 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 2 published 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.
there’s no doubting the warmth and charming appeal from a hugely talented comedian.
— Theatre in Edinburgh (4 out of 5 stars)
Known largely for his frequent appearances in the panel show Mock the Week, one of James’ strengths is his quick punchlines — Chop Logic is no different.
— The Student (4 out of 5 stars)
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Mon 17 Aug, 20:10 — Already performed — £15.00
- Tue 18 Aug, 20:10 — Already performed — £15.00
- Wed 19 Aug, 20:10 — Already performed — £15.00
- Thu 20 Aug, 20:10 — Already performed — £15.00
- Fri 21 Aug, 20:10 — Already performed — £17.00
- Sat 22 Aug, 20:10 — Already performed — £17.00
- Sun 23 Aug, 20:10 — Already performed — £17.00
- Mon 24 Aug, 20:10 — Already performed — £15.00
- Tue 25 Aug, 20:10 — Already performed — £15.00
- Wed 26 Aug, 20:10 — Already performed — £15.00
- Thu 27 Aug, 20:10 — Already performed — £15.00
- Fri 28 Aug, 20:10 — Already performed — £17.00
- Fri 28 Aug, 22:50 — Already performed — £15.00
- Sat 29 Aug, 20:10 — Already performed — £17.00
- Sun 30 Aug, 20:10 — Already performed — £17.00