DUCK

DUCK by Sam Morrison is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Gilded Balloon Teviot. It has 26 performances listed, running from Wed 5 Aug, 17:30 to Mon 31 Aug, 17:30. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.

About this show

Sam Morrison (Late Night With Seth Meyers, Comedy Central) follows smash-hit Sugar Daddy with DUCK, a science-obsessed attack on the human ego. He questions why everything – his Judaism, therapy and Grindr – have never worked for him. Using ducks with spiral vaginas and dick-throwing octopuses as a guide, Sam spirals through a punchline-packed evolutionary existential crisis searching for answers. 'Arch sass and polished panache' (New York Times). 'Superb' (Guardian). 'Morrison has everything... under masterful control' * (WhatsOnStage.com). 'Head-thrown-back funny' (TheDailyBeast.com). * (BroadwayWorld.com). * (LondonTheatreReviews.co.uk). * (BroadwayBaby.com). * (LondonTheatre1.com). * (NorthWestEnd.co.uk).

Details

  • Performer: Sam Morrison
  • Venue: Gilded Balloon Teviot
  • Space: Billiard Room
  • Genre: COMEDY, Stand-up, LGBTQ+
  • Country: UNITED STATES
  • Running time: 60 minutes
  • Ed Fringe Guide rating: Wild Cards
  • Room size: about 100 seats (Billiard Room) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
  • Performances listed: 26, of which 0 still to come and on sale

Accessibility

  • Access features: Accessible toilet
  • Venue notes: Accessible entry: Please be aware this venue can only be accessed by stairs. Once inside there is lift access to Basement level and then 12 steps up to venue. 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 4 published reviews and 9 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.

  • 4.5 Stars Hilarious observations with a hint of antagonism from a wonderful comedian.

    A Youngish Perspective

  • In the space between the many facts and the structures that govern our existence, there must be a simpler way for us to live – but what does that even look like?

    Theatre in Edinburgh (4 out of 5 stars)

  • It is a smart show, and one that rewards attention.

    The Recs (4 out of 5 stars)

Performance dates and ticket availability

  • Wed 5 Aug, 17:30 — Already performed — £12.00
  • Thu 6 Aug, 17:30 — Already performed — £12.00
  • Fri 7 Aug, 17:30 — Already performed — £17.00
  • Sat 8 Aug, 17:30 — Already performed — £17.00
  • Sun 9 Aug, 17:30 — Already performed — £17.00
  • Mon 10 Aug, 17:30 — Already performed — £17.00
  • Tue 11 Aug, 17:30 — Already performed — £17.00
  • Wed 12 Aug, 17:30 — Already performed — £16.00
  • Thu 13 Aug, 17:30 — Already performed — £16.00
  • Fri 14 Aug, 17:30 — Already performed — £17.00
  • Sat 15 Aug, 17:30 — Already performed — £17.00
  • Sun 16 Aug, 17:30 — Already performed — £17.00
  • Tue 18 Aug, 17:30 — Already performed — £16.00
  • Wed 19 Aug, 17:30 — Already performed — £16.00
  • Thu 20 Aug, 17:30 — Already performed — £16.00
  • Fri 21 Aug, 17:30 — Already performed — £17.00
  • Sat 22 Aug, 17:30 — Already performed — £17.00
  • Sun 23 Aug, 17:30 — Already performed — £17.00
  • Mon 24 Aug, 17:30 — Already performed — £16.00
  • Tue 25 Aug, 17:30 — Already performed — £16.00
  • Wed 26 Aug, 17:30 — Already performed — £16.00
  • Thu 27 Aug, 17:30 — Already performed — £16.00
  • Fri 28 Aug, 17:30 — Already performed — £17.00
  • Sat 29 Aug, 17:30 — Already performed — £17.00
  • Sun 30 Aug, 17:30 — Already performed — £17.00
  • Mon 31 Aug, 17:30 — Already performed — £16.00

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