I've Started So I'll Finish

I've Started So I'll Finish by Samantha Day is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at PBH's Free Fringe @ Banshee Labyrinth. It has 20 performances listed, running from Sat 8 Aug, 18:25 to Sat 29 Aug, 18:25. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.

About this show

What should you do when it’s clear you’ve chosen the wrong partner, or the wrong job? Talk yourself into it! You’re not a pathetic quitter. Ignore red flags and emails from HR, and assert your right to cock things up without being interrupted. 'Once you choose false hope, anything is possible.' Leicester Comedy Festival Silver Stand-Up Winner 2025. British Comedy Guide Pro Award Finalist 2024. Comedy Store King Gong Winner 2022. 'Just brilliant' (Arthur Smith). 'A highly engaging performer' (Chortle.co.uk). 'Warm, witty and a natural with the crowd' (One4Review.co.uk).

Details

  • Performer: Samantha Day
  • Venue: PBH's Free Fringe @ Banshee Labyrinth
  • Space: Cinema Room
  • Genre: COMEDY, Stand-up, Solo show
  • Country: UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND
  • Running time: 60 minutes
  • Room size: about 60 seats (Cinema Room) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
  • Performances listed: 20, of which 0 still to come and on sale

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access: ramp
  • Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
  • Venue notes: Accessible entry: The venue is halfway down a steep hill. This venue has a temporary ramp into the venue. As this venue has lots of internal stairs, staff are available to carry wheelchairs over the steps to the various performance spaces. If you require staff assistance, please book ahead & speak to staff beforehand. Wheelchair access type:Temporary Ramp Stairs: 6 - 10 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 and 21 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.

  • The Funny Women 2025 finalist and self-described comedy hottie is back at the Edinburgh Fringe. The setup of the show is like Mastermind (with a chair), only instead of answering questions on a specialist subject, it’s…

    One4Review (4 out of 5 stars)

  • Self-styled Heritage Hottie, self-confessed Recovering Accountant sits in a quiet, dark corner of (Scotland’s most haunted pub/venue – tell us another!) The Banshee Labyrinth and at least we know we’re in the right…

    North West End UK (5 out of 5 stars)

Performance dates and ticket availability

  • Sat 8 Aug, 18:25 — Already performed — Free
  • Sun 9 Aug, 18:25 — Already performed — Free
  • Mon 10 Aug, 18:25 — Already performed — Free
  • Tue 11 Aug, 18:25 — Already performed — Free
  • Wed 12 Aug, 18:25 — Already performed — Free
  • Thu 13 Aug, 18:25 — Already performed — Free
  • Fri 14 Aug, 18:25 — Already performed — Free
  • Sat 15 Aug, 18:25 — Already performed — Free
  • Sun 16 Aug, 18:25 — Already performed — Free
  • Tue 18 Aug, 18:25 — Already performed — Free
  • Wed 19 Aug, 18:25 — Already performed — Free
  • Thu 20 Aug, 18:25 — Already performed — Free
  • Fri 21 Aug, 18:25 — Already performed — Free
  • Sat 22 Aug, 18:25 — Already performed — Free
  • Sun 23 Aug, 18:25 — Already performed — Free
  • Tue 25 Aug, 18:25 — Already performed — Free
  • Wed 26 Aug, 18:25 — Already performed — Free
  • Thu 27 Aug, 18:25 — Already performed — Free
  • Fri 28 Aug, 18:25 — Already performed — Free
  • Sat 29 Aug, 18:25 — Already performed — Free

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